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Agenda

LIBRARY COMMISSION September 23, 2019 – 6:30 PM Carver Branch 1161 Angelina 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. Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. 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. 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2019 Regular Meeting 3. Welcome and Introduction of Carver Branch Manager, Doreen Boyd 4. Briefing: Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships 5. Old Business: none 6. New Business: a. Discussion of briefing and agenda topics for future meetings, October – December 2019 b. Discussion and possible action a Recommendation to add a youth member to the Library Commission 7. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for September 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, policies, and APL Priorities. 8. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 9. 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 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