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Approved Minutes

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.