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Diana Miranda-Murillo, Spanish and World Languages Selector Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Library Branch Manager Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian 1. Multilingual Materials and Resources 2. Programming 3. Partnerships 4. Public Services 6. Language Access 7. Q&A 5. Community Services & Outreach Multilingual Collections • Books (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese) • Magazines, and newspapers • Audiovisual materials • Multilingual learning resources (physical and digital) Year-round cultural programs and events • Celebrations and cultural festivals • Guest Speakers • Workshops • Workforce development classes • Digital Literacy programs • Storytimes in different languages • Talk Time • Practiquemos español • ESL Classes Home Baking Business Management Course in Spanish Computer Classes in Spanish and Tutoring in Spanish, English and Tamil Through Austin Free Net • Colocation services through Goodwill and Work Force Solutions • Tabling at the General Consulate of Mexico • Vaccination Clinic and Resource information through APH • Enhanced Library Card • Access to Legal Aid Clinics • Social Service Information Referral • • Naturalization Ceremonies • Resource Clinics • Vaccination clinics Job Portal SOCIAL SERVICES & LIFE SKILLS • Lance Gentles provides 1:1 support to immigrant customers securing their Texas driver’s license and seeking employment, M-F • Team provides monthly ELC sign up to unhoused immigrants at Pop Up Resource Clinics • CSCs provide social services coordination for unhoused immigrant customers at Terrazas and Little Walnut Libraries, M-F CIVICS •7 Naturalization Ceremonies hosted in 2023 •858 attendees provided with voter registration and Passport Services information VIRTUAL & IN PERSON PROGRAMS •Ambray Gonzales provides in person cultural programs at libraries, Title 1 schools and museums •Heidy Urbina provides virtual/in person dual language and Spanish language programs at libraries, community centers, and parks • College Program Students visit to the library • Early Childhood literacy workshop and library services presentation Voiance: Interpretation services over the pone iSpeak Language Access Cards and Materials Library Catalog: • supports searches in languages using different characters. • Interface availble in Spanish • Website information in Spanish: translated in house, not by machine • Social media accounts in Spanish: Facebooks and X (Twitter) • Interpretation services available by request Diana Miranda-Murillo, Spanish and World Languages Selector Irene Magana-Noverola, Southeast Library Branch Manager Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian
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Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Reception for Library Commission, Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association December 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 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. Laura Polio 512-974-9624
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1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION December 18, 2023 – 6 P.M. Austin Central Library Special Event Center 710 W Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair Magen Davis Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta Victoria Vogel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair Steve Derosa Melanie Haupt Cristina Masters Courtney Rosenthal PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the library commission regular meeting on November 27, 2023. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation, regarding The Library Foundation programs and services. Presentation by Charles Peveto, President, Austin History Center Association, regarding Austin History Center Association programs and services. Presentation by Nehemiah Pitts, Chair, Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, regarding Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Engagement. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Immigration Services, by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian III, Diana Miranda-Murillo, Spanish and World Languages Selector, Librarian II, Carmaleta McKinnis-Williams, Equity Inclusion Program Manager, Austin Public Library. Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 Laura Polio at the Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 27, November 2023 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Kezia Frayjo, Sheila Mehta, Victoria Vogel, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members Absent: Melanie Haupt, Christina Masters Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the October 23, 2023, regular meeting were called for approval on Vice Chair Infante Huerta’s motion and Commission Member Herrera Mehta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member Haupt and Masters absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Resources Librarian. 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Library Digital Services, by Amy Mullin, Electronic The presentation was made by Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian. 3. Staff briefing on updated reconsideration procedures for Austin Public Library team staff and upcoming reconsideration committee, by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 The presentation was made by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendations by the Unmet Needs Working Group. The report of the Unmet Needs Working Groups was given by Vice-Chair Infante Huerta, including a recommendation to expand library access by eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Chair Smith appointed the working group to work on additional issues of unmet needs and bring updates and recommendations to future meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group regarding expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra- territorial jurisdictions. The motion to approve expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions was approved on a motion by Vice Chair Infante Huerta and seconded by Commission Member Davis on a 6-1 vote, with Commission Member Courtney Rosenthal voting against, Commission Members Melanie Haupt and Christina Masters absent and Commission Member Kezia Freyjo off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. 7. Staff briefing on …
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2 Director’s Report December 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights _______________________________________________________________________________ 3 CIP and Small Projects_____________________________________________________________________5 APL by the Numbers ______________________________________________________________________ 9 Cardholder __________________________________________________________________________ 10 Visitors ____________________________________________________________________________11 Circulation and Collections_____________________________________________________________ 12 Express & Holds ____________________________________________________________________13 Technology ________________________________________________________________________ 14 Programs and Outreach________________________________________________________________ 15 Volunteers and Meeting Rooms__________________________________________________________ 16 HIGHLIGHTS APL at Texas Book Festival APL Central Teen Librarians Letty Leal and Kathleen Houlihan continued their outstanding efforts by actively promoting APL Teen Services and the highly successful Banned Camp program within the community. At the recent Texas Book Fest, Leal and Houlihan engaged approximately 300 participants in bookmark art-making at their teen activity tent. They also conducted two lively rounds of Youth Author literary trivia. This outreach initiative resulted in meaningful connections with teens who were previously unfamiliar with Teen Central, generating interest in the library's programs and volunteer opportunities. Several parents expressed enthusiasm about bringing their teens downtown to Teen Central after the positive engagement at the event. APL Strategic Plan Workgroups We are thrilled to announce the commencement of the implementation phase of our Strategic Plan. The department is currently establishing cross-functional workgroups of APL staff with diverse skill sets and expertise to collaborate on goal-driven initiatives and measures. The teams will kick-off in January 2024. Passport Services APL Passport Services has processed over 7,600 applications this year and is 31% over initial projections for fiscal year 2023-24. Passport Services continues to participate in the monthly naturalization ceremonies hosted at APL, which adds an additional 10-15 applications in the weeks following these events. Howson November Dig It: Gardening in Texas Howson Library partnered with Austin Resource Recovery for their November Dig It: Gardening in Texas monthly event. Local gardener Austin Davenport taught attendees about soil health and composting processes and ARR provided each attendee with a kitchen compost collector to empower everyone to start the process of reducing waste, while making nutrient rich soil. Gardener Ila Falvey commented that “Class was great! I love the mini compost bins. I can't wait to start composting at home! “ 3 Portuguese-English Storytime at Milwood Austin Public Library staff at Milwood are excited to bring Portuguese-English storytime sessions to Milwood. Through a collaboration with Cultral Brasil, the storytimes aim to accommodate the sizable Brazilian community in proximity to the library and North Austin. Cultura Brasil's staff members are enthusiastic volunteers who will conduct a monthly storytime similar to the model by the Austin …
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Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP) & Public Comment Opportunity Update Nehemiah Pitts III, Chairman Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) City of Austin 1 Agenda 1. Introduction & Overview 2. Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP) Preview 3. Public Comment Information Session 4. CTTC Outreach Plans 2 1. Introduction & Overview Digital Equity & Inclusion The All Together For Digital Inclusion - Stakeholder Summit 2023 successfully convened in the aftermath of significant federal funding ($3.3 Billion) being released to Texas for broadband infrastructure and equitable access, as well as the creation of the Broadband the Texas Infrastructure Fund Constitution in November of 2023. in spotlight The Summit aimed to educate participants about the various organizations Digital Divide, committed to achieving Digital Inclusion in Central Texas, and catalyze a call to action for collaboration, partnership, and public comment in response to the recently released Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program 5-year plan draft and the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP). Digital Equity & Inclusion The Digital Empowerment Community of Austin (DECA) constitutes a network of nonprofits, educational institutions, stakeholders other businesses, including the Community Technology & Commission Telecommunications Technology (CTTC), Division (CTD), Austin Public Library (APL), and the Library Commission working together every day to enhance our community's engagement in a digital society, thereby fostering a more digitally inclusive Austin. Community Digital Equity is “a condition in which individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society,democracy, and economy; Necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services” according to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). Broadband Equity, Access, & Deployment (BEAD) - $3.3B Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP) Expands high-speed internet access by funding planning, deployment, and adoption Ensure people and communities have the skills and tech to participate in the digital economy $5M in planning funds to: $3M in planning funds to: ● ● ● ● Help close the availability gap Develop 5-year action plan Conduct research and data collection Facilitate publications, outreach and communications support Source: IIJA Statute Connect Texas, Digital Opportunity Plan and Public Comment Preview, BDO 11/16/2023 Presentation ● ● ● ● Help close the digital opportunity gap Develop Digital Opportunity Plan Reach covered populations Foster partnerships through engagement; establish a planning coalition What is Digital Opportunity? ❖ Digital Literacy ❖ Affordable Service ❖ Applications and online content ❖ Internet-enabled devices ❖ Quality technical support …
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Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit 2023 Summary Report Nehemiah Pitts III, Chairman Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) City of Austin 1 1. Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit Historical Framing Agenda 2. Call(s) to Action: Public Comment, Collaboration, & Education 3. Thank yous & Acknowledgements 4. Next Steps 2 1. Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit Overview Digital Inclusion - Stakeholder Summit 2023 - Summary Report The All Together For Digital Inclusion - Stakeholder Summit 2023 successfully convened in the aftermath of significant federal funding ($3.3 Billion) being released to Texas for broadband infrastructure and equitable access, as well as the creation of the Broadband Infrastructure Fund in the Texas Constitution in November of 2023. The Summit aimed to educate participants about the Digital Divide, spotlight various organizations committed to achieving Digital Inclusion in Central Texas, and instigate a call to action for collaboration, partnership, and public comment in response to the recently released Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program 5-year plan draft and the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan (TDOP). Held on Friday, December 1st, at the Austin Public Library Special Events Center downtown, the inaugural Summit achieved these goals by assembling a diverse group of representative stakeholders, including community leaders, public officials, digital inclusion practitioners, governmental and NGO leaders, city service providers, internet services providers, nonprofit entities, industry thought distinguished researchers, technology experts, and leaders—all rallying under the theme… The event commenced with an indigenous people's land acknowledgment, emphasizing the importance of education, collaboration, partnership, civic engagement, and funding-focused public comment submissions. The focus of the event briefly remained on the history of Austin after the US. Civil War and the formation of a municipal strategy for growth and development. 5 6 A City Plan for Austin Texas (1928) We then delved into the root causes of the Digital Divide in Austin, TX, tracing historical challenges stemming from the 1928 City Plan, which led to racial segregation, restrictive covenants, industrial zoning, and decades of infrastructure underinvestment for marginalized groups. Disparate Outcome Areas for Marginalized Communities ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Gaps in Wealth and Income Health Disparities Educational Attainment Disparate Impacts in Housing Gentrification and Displacement Climate Resilience Public Safety Access to Opportunity includes Digital Redlining and the ensuing This inequalities infrastructure, device access, and capabilities that endure to this day. in 7 2. Call(s) to Action: Public Comment, Collaboration, & Education Why attend a Stakeholder Summit focused on …
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1. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 27, 2023 – 6 P.M. CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY 1161 ANGELINA STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair Magen Davis Melanie Haupt Cristina Masters Courtney Rosenthal AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair Kezia Frayjo Andrea Herrera Moreno Sheila Mehta Victoria Vogel The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the library commission regular meeting on October 23, 2023. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Library Digital Services, by Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian. Staff briefing on updated reconsideration procedures for Austin Public Library team staff and upcoming reconsideration committee, by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendations by the Unmet Needs Working Group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group regarding expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Discussion and possible action on the Library Commission’s appointment of a library commission representative to the Austin Public Library reconsideration committee. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion of the November Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 Laura Polio at …
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 27, November 2023 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Mark Smith, Chair, Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice-Chair, Courtney Rosenthal, Kezia Frayjo, Sheila Mehta, Victoria Vogel, Magen Davis, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members Absent: Melanie Haupt, Christina Masters Public Communication: General None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2023, regular meeting The minutes of the October 23, 2023, regular meeting were called for approval on Vice Chair Infante Huerta’s motion and Commission Member Herrera Mehta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Member Haupt and Masters absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Resources Librarian. 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Library Digital Services, by Amy Mullin, Electronic The presentation was made by Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian. 3. Staff briefing on updated reconsideration procedures for Austin Public Library team staff and upcoming reconsideration committee, by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 27, November, 2023 The presentation was made by Christina Nelson, Customer Access Division Manager. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 4. Report of recommendations by the Unmet Needs Working Group. The report of the Unmet Needs Working Groups was given by Vice-Chair Infante Huerta, including a recommendation to expand library access by eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Chair Smith appointed the working group to work on additional issues of unmet needs and bring updates and recommendations to future meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation from the Unmet Needs Working Group regarding expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra- territorial jurisdictions. The motion to approve expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited-purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions was approved on a motion by Vice Chair Infante Huerta and seconded by Commission Member Davis on a 6-1 vote, with Commission Member Courtney Rosenthal voting against, Commission Members Melanie Haupt and Christina Masters absent and Commission Member Kezia Freyjo off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion regarding Library Commission outreach and community engagement opportunities. Discussion was held regarding recent outreach and community engagement opportunities by Library Commission Members. 7. Staff briefing on …
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Recommendation 20231127-05: Expanding library access & eliminating non-resident fee in limited purpose & extra-territorial jurisdictions. — original pdf
LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231127-05 Date: 11/27/2023 Subject: Expanding library access and eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited purpose and extra-territorial jurisdictions. Motioned By: Vice Chair Infante Huerta Seconded By: Commission Member Davis Recommendation Expand library access by eliminating the non-resident fee for those who live in limited purpose and extra- territorial jurisdictions. Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that the Austin City Council use their authority to amend the fee and fine ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to remove the non-resident library card fee for residents of the Austin LTD and Austin ETJ from the fee schedule. Rationale: Austin Public Library (APL) has had a longstanding commitment to equity which includes examining where barriers exist that prevent community members from obtaining equal access to important resources and services. As Austin has become increasingly unaffordable, many people who work in Austin and contribute to its thriving culture and economy have been forced to relocate to surrounding areas and commute to the city to work12. Ongoing gentrification and increased costs of housing, as well as the continued influx of new residents will only exacerbate this trend and have a more significant effect on traditionally marginalized and underserved communities3. 1 Egan, J. (2022, September 14). Austin ranks among 20 U.S. cities where middle class can’t afford housing anymore. CultureMap Austin. https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/03-01-22-austin- middle-class-cannot-afford-housing-study/ 2 Charpentier, M., & McGlinchy, A. (2023, June 28). Two paragraphs forced black residents to East Austin. exploding real estate prices forced them out. KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station. https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-06-22/two-paragraphs-forced-black-residents-to-east-austin-exploding- real-estate-prices-forced-them-out 3 Charpentier, M., & McGlinchy, A. (2023, June 28). Two paragraphs forced black residents to East Austin. exploding real estate prices forced them out. KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station. Currently only Austinites living in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction are entitled to receive a library card free of charge. Surrounding areas, including Austinites who live in the limited purpose jurisdiction (LTD) and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) must pay a non-resident card fee of $120 annually. This non- resident fee creates an economic barrier to all individuals who may work in Austin and have been forced to relocate to surrounding areas due to gentrification and increased costs of housing that commute into Austin for work4. Some constituents of Districts 6, 2 and 8 also fall outside of the full purpose jurisdiction areas and are negatively affected by this fee. Austin Public Library access supports workforce and economic development, digital inclusion, …
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Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Reception for Library Commission, Library Foundation and Austin History Center Association December 19, 2022 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. Laura Polio 512-974-9624
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1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARYCOMMISSION December 19, 2022 – 6 p.m. Austin Central Library Special Event Center 710 W Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair; Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair; Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Melanie Haupt; Cristina Masters; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self; Tori Vogel and Gabriel Nwajiaku CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on November 28, 2022 Staff briefing regarding Library Marketing, Baylor Johnson, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation by The Austin History Center Association, regarding AHCA programs and services Presentation by The Library Foundation, regarding programs and services Discussion of the December Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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. or Please laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov the Library Department, call Laura Polio 512-974-9624 at at
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1. 2. 3. 4. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARYCOMMISSION November 28, 2022 – 6 p.m. Windsor Park Branch 5833 Westminster Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair; Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair; Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Melanie Haupt; Cristina Masters; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self and Tori Vogel CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on October 24, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Wendy Woodland, Texas Library Association, regarding Library Legislative Issues. Presentation by The Austin History Center Association, regarding AHCA programs and services. Discussion of the November Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov the Library Department, call Laura Polio 512-974-9624 at at
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Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 October, 2022 REGULAR MEETING 24 October, 2022 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St., in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Mark Smith, Vice-Chair Lynda Infante Huerta, Commission Members Pat Dabbert, Cristina Masters, Courtney Rosenthal, Steven Self and Tori Vogel Board Members Absent: Commission Members Julia Aguilar and JC Dwyer Public Communication: General Kerry McGuire, Development Manager for the Library Foundation spoke about the Mayor’s Book Club and other upcoming Library Foundation events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 26, 2022 Regular Meeting The minutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following amendment on Commission Member Rosenthal’s motion and Commission Member Masters’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dwyer absent. The amendment was to add “The working group has concluded,” to item 8. Update from the Freedom to Read working group. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding eBook Pricing Amy Mullins, Austin Public Library Electronic Resources Librarian, gave the briefing. 3. Staff briefing regarding Training Materials for Boards available from the Texas State Library Katherine Adelberg, Manager, Consulting & Continuing Education, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, gave the briefing. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 October, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for October covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities Director of Libraries, Roosevelt Weeks, gave the report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the Library Commission Meeting Schedule for 2023. The 2023 Meeting Schedule was approved on Commission Member Vogel’s motion and Commission Member Masters’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commission Members Aguilar and Dwyer absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group The update was postponed to the November meeting due to Commission Member Dwyer’s absence. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Community Engagement Working Group Marketing Austin History Center Association report Library Legislative Issues Adjournment: Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. without objection.
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Director’s Report November 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 4 FY2018 Bond Program Summary ___________________________________________________________ 4 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 11 Literacy Advancement ___________________________________________________________________ 11 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _______________________________________________________________ 11 Civic and Community Engagement _________________________________________________________ 11 Staff Development ______________________________________________________________________ 12 Workforce and Economic Development ______________________________________________________ 12 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 13 Collections Circulation October ____________________________________________________________ 13 HIGHLIGHTS Passport Services Passport Services are expanding! In addition to Passport Services already offered at Central Library, in early 2023 we will begin offering Passport Services at Spicewood Springs, Recycled Reads and Ruiz. School Partnerships School Partnerships Librarian Jenny Stirrat will be joining the Customer Access Team on November 21. Jenny will facilitate the library’s partnerships with local schools, especially those with student card programs. Welcome to Jenny! New Assistant Director, Support Services Please join me in congratulating Dinene Brown on her selection to the Assistant Director for Library Support Services job. Dinene has worked for the City of Austin for nearly 15 years. She began her career with the City as a Human Resources Consultant in the Employee Relations Division of the Corporate Human Resources Department. Dinene served as the Acting Employee Relations Manager, while the regular Employee Relations Manager was reassigned to a special project, known today as the Municipal Civil Service (MCS) Rules. Dinene held this Acting position until she was promoted to the Human Resources Manager job here at the Austin Public Library (APL), in August 2013. I appointed Dinene to the Interim Assistant Director for Library Support Services role in June 2022. Dinene holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Human Resource Management (from Tarleton State University), and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing (from Texas State University). Additionally, in 2021, Dinene graduated from the City of Austin’s Executive Academy. Dinene holds a “Senior Certified Professional (SCP)” credential with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and a “Professional in Human Resources (PHR)” designation through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). As the Assistant Director for Library Support Services, Dinene will oversee the APL’s Human Resources Division (ACHR), Financial Services, the Security & Custodial Division (ASCS), and the Passport Services/Grants Office. Dinene will officially begin her new job on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Strategic Plan and Facility Master Plan The Strategic Planning process is nearing its final stages. There are community engagement pop-up events happening now to gather more …
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1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARYCOMMISSION October 24, 2022 – 6 p.m. Central Library, 4th floor Conference Room 710 W Cesar Chavez St AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Sharon Herfurth, 512-974-7420, sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mark Smith, Chair; Lynda Infante Huerta, Vice Chair; Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert; JC Dwyer; Cristina Masters; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self and Tori Vogel CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first five 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 26, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding eBook Pricing, Amy Mullin, Electronic Resources Librarian Staff briefing regarding Training Materials for Boards available from the Texas State Library, Katherine Adelberg, Manager, Consulting and Continuing Education, Texas State Library & Archives Commission DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of the October Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, facilities, and APL priorities Discussion and approval of the Library Commission meeting schedule for 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 at 512-974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov 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 the Library Department, call Sharon Herfurth at