LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING October 9, 2021 – 10 a.m. Central Library 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert, Chair; JC Dwyer; Eric Frierson; Lynda Infante; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Team Building Excercise 2. Discussion of Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings, October 2021 – March 2022 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 9 October, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 9 October, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 10:14 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Patricia Dabbert; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Members Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, and Courtney Rosenthal Citizen Communication: None 1. Team Building Exercise Commissioners introduced themselves and Vice Chair Self explained the role of a Commissioner. 2. Discussion of Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings, October 2021 – March 2022 The following topics were proposed: October - Overview of Metrics That APL Uses to Measure its Success; Transportation Accessibility for Central Library; Reactivating Fine Free Libraries Working Group November – Usage Data & Demographics of Library Users; Redistricting & Demographics of Austin Residents; Outreach & the Bookmobile December – Reception for Library Foundation & Austin History Center Association board members; Library hours; Accessibility to technology (laptops, tablets, hot spots); Community Services January – Fine Free Libraries Working Group Update; Security February – Facilities Update; Recycled Reads; Use of Central Rental Spaces March – Project Outcome; Civic Engagement Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m. without objection.
