LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING December 13, 2021 – 6 p.m. Central Library Special Event Center 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. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication 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 during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert, Chair; JC Dwyer; Eric Frierson; Lynda Infante; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; Mark Smith and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Approval of Minutes from the November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting 3. Briefings: Library Foundation Update, Tim Staley, Executive Director; Austin History Center Association Update, Jeff Cohen, Executive Director a. Presentation and discussion: Transportation options for getting to the Central Library, Jo Anne Ortiz, Community Engagement, Cap Metro 6. Discussion of Director’s Report for December covering programming highlights, 4. Old Business a. None 5. New Business facilities, and APL Priorities 7. Future Agenda Items 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 (48 hours) 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 Community Interest Announcement Reception for Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association December 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Sharon Herfurth 512-974-7420
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 15 November, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 15 November, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Pat Dabbert, Vice Chair Steven Self and Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, and Courtney Rosenthal Board Members Absent: Commission Member Lily Trieu Citizen Communication: General None 1. Welcome and Introductions Chair Dabbert introduced Mark Smith, new Library Commissioner for District 3 2. Approval of Minutes from the October 25, 2021 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on an 8-0 vote. Commission Member Trieu absent. 3. Staff Briefing: Austin Public Library Outreach Update Melissa Sanchez, Outreach Manager, gave the update. 4. Old Business: none 5. New Business meeting. a. Discussion of a reception for Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association staff and board members at the December 13 meeting. A reception will be held from 5-6 p.m. before the start of the regular Library Commission 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for November covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Library Commission Meeting Minutes 15 November, 2021 Director Weeks gave the report, including an update on grants received for Telehealth Access and Digital Navigators. Chair Dabbert will speak on behalf of the commission at the Pleasant Hill Branch Grand Re-opening celebration on December 4. 7. Future Agenda Items Updates on the Library Foundation and the Austin History Center Association Transportation options to get to Central Library Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. without objection.
