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M. Rebecca Loader
Mary M. Kloss
Operational Report, February 1996
February 29, 1996
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The Friends of the Library met on Monday, February 5, with 6 members present.
Vice-president, Bette Litchy presided over the meeting because President, Rita Norberg was on vacation. The
Friends did not receive their registration materials to participate in Campbell's Labels for Education program. Since
the registration deadline is now past, they cannot redeem their labels until the 1997 campaign.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMMING: On Wednesday, February 14, Helen McNulty presented her slide program,
"France the leisurely way...3 weeks on a barge" to 21 senior citizens. Friends of the Library members, Estelle
Nelson and Rita Norberg served refreshments.
DISPLAYS: February's display featured travel videos and was called, "For a great getaway...take a video
vacation".
HOMEBOUND SERVICE: During February, three homebound patrons requested reading material.
DELIVERY TO PARKVlEW VILLA: On Thursday, February 1, Shad Briley delivered 30 books to Parkview Villa
while I was on vacation. She returned with 35 books, and the circulation on those returned was 47.
ADULT READING CLUB: The 6th annual Adult Reading Club, "All aboard the Reading Railroad" began Monday,
February 26. As of 2/28/96, 31 adult patrons have registered.
BULLETIN BOARD: The bulletin board that will continue through the month of March, features the prizes for the
adult reading club.
VERTICAL FILE: The following subjects were added to the vertical file: Sullivan Farm--Columbia Heights; Fuel
economy guide; Employment--MN.; and Chess.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY WORKED ON DURING THE MONTH: · Conducted a class on circulation for the pages which included reviewing methods of renewing
books and checking out interlibrary loan materials
· Attended a supervisor's meeting on the Employee Assistance Program
· Gave copy for the March newsletter to Kelly, on Thursday, February 22
· Recorded supplies used from supply sign-out sheets
· Ordered library supplies
· Filed shelf list cards
· Withdrew shelf list cards of items declared withdrawn
MISCELLANEOUS: I was on vacation January 29-February 16.
MMK/jms
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M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
Marsha Tubbs, Children's Librarian
February 29, 1996
February 1996 Operational Report
T, .... as are heating up in the Children's Department.
STORYTIME: The winter session began February 7. We have approximately 40 children registered for each of the two
sessions. The response has been very favorable. Valentine's Day was a major highlight, thanks to Meredith Cable's Patsy
Hoyt and her friend, Peter Rabbit. Two new bookprops made an appearance The cake that Mack ate (a soft sculpture
cake with candles, corn, seeds, etc.), and a new story apron prop to accompany A hat for Minerva Louise. The last
session was Dinosaur Day - another big hit topic.
READING CLUB: Registration opened February 26, two days later we had 17 families registered and 25 children. I have
become a believer in "All you have to do is ask". After making a number of phone calls requesting donations for prizes,
we received four passes to the Children's Museum, two Omni-theater tickets, ten passes for four to Sports Spree, four
passes to the Bell Museum, and promises of more to come. The Family Reading Club has been favorably received, most
comments center around "It's nice to have a pdze option everyone can enjoy" and "Parents like to participate too".
I LOVE TO READ MONTH: I love to read was celebrated in the local schools this month. Kelly Olson and I were both
invited to read to elementary classes. We read to the kindergarten and first grade classes at Valley View on February 26.
I read Fro.q.qy .qets dressed, and Kelly read Monkey soup.
FAMILY NIGHT PROGRAMS: We began an experiment in programming this month. I scheduled eight weeks of Monday
evening programs for family entertainment which began Monday, February 26. Author David LaRochelle began the series.
If the weather had cooperated I think we would have had a better turn out. As it was, 18 people came to the program.
The response was great. April programming will include a Kids 'N' Chemistry program (HB Fuller), Take Charge of Your
TV (Meredith Cable), a Scavenger Hunt (in-house), and a Family Storytime (in-house). I had hoped to do a storytelling
w,'-'-shop in conjunction with Jill Jungers, a local educator. Jill was unable to participate this year, but would like to give
it .... o next year or maybe this Fall.
INVENTORY: Kelly and I have progressed through G in the J Fiction inventory. I truly wish that the material codes, item
#, and shelf locations would remain as cataloging first assigns them, but wishing will not make it so, the~:efore we are
matching our entries to NTN's (assuming that collection would be the last to change).
STAFF TRAINING: I conducted two sessions of training for the Pages on the subject of mending. These sessions were
repeats/refreshers of the same material covered during their initial training. I attended a training session at City Hall on
the Employee Assistance Program. The session, designed for supervisors, was very enlightening. I was pleased to
discover that supervisors have a place to go for consultation and advice regarding employee work related problems.
COI.LECTION: The Director and I met with sa!es-representa~ve Mary Kay Ulness on February, 23 to purchase books.
It is always nice to meet the reps and see the books.
MAT/k jo