HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report from MaryTO:
M. Rebecca Loader
FROM:
Mary M. Kloss
SUBJECT:
Operational Report, May 2002
DATE:
May 31, 2002
I. :
Programs
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Friends:
A. The Friends of the Library met twice during the month of May on the 6 to finalize the
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book sale plans and again on the day of book sorting, May 15. Betty Robbins and Rita Norberg
reported on the organizational meeting they attended at ACL for starting a Friends of the Library
group. Staffing for the book sale and the Friends new purchasing policy were reviewed.
The book sale was held on Thursday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. A pre-sale was held on
Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tickets for the presale were sold at the door and
each person was given a number when they bought a ticket. This allowed the patrons to browse
around the library before the sale and as numbers were called they were allowed in to shop. Forty
people attended the presale hours. Many books were sold at the presale and shoppers from as far
away as Grand Rapids, MN. drove down for the sale. The sale was very successful with the
Friends making $1,400.00, their highest amount ever.
The Human Service Commission chose Rita Norberg as 2002 Humanitarian of the Year. The
Friends voted to present her with a $30.00 gift certificate to Bachman’s.
The Friends next meeting is Monday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Library boardroom. They will
not meet in July and August.
At home service
B. : I selected and processed books for four “At Home” patrons. I left phone
messages for two new “At Home” patrons who were referrals from ACL. As of today, I have not
heard back from them.
Bulk Loans:
C. I selected and processed books for bulk loans to Heights Manor and Parkview Villa
and delivered them on Wednesday, May 1.
II. :
Collection development
Collection Development
A. : The first order of the year for books on tape and books on cd was
completed.
The travel brochures from each state were ordered and many have been received.
III. :
Projects and goals
Book Sale:
A. The book sale went very well this year. The Friends worked very hard at the book
sorting day, presale and day of the sale. They hired two high school age boys to bring the books
out of storage and one of the pages to help on clean up day. Each helper was paid $20.00. I did
some additional publicity for the sale which included posting a book sale sign at McDonald’s, and
advertising on the Internet through “booksalefinder.com”. The Friends initiated their new
purchasing policy, which now allows them to buy books only during the presale along with the
public who purchase $5.00 tickets. The Friends are allowed to shop at the presale free of charge.
Open House:
B. I prepared signs and display items for the City-wide open house. The display was
well received by the public, and I worked at the open house from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Nancy Rathbun
represented the Friends of the Library. The public enjoyed the “fishbowl questions”, and they
liked the small prizes.
Annual Report Flyer:
C. I prepared a 2002 annual report flyer using the theme: Bloom and Grow
@ Columbia Heights Public Library. Library statistics were integrated into the theme using
garden and landscaping terminology.
Book Display
D. : I pulled the books for June’s book display and plan to organize the display on
May 31. The theme will be: Cool Reads for Warm Summer Nights (new fiction).
Supply ordering:
E. I ordered office and computer supplies during the month. The paper order
was unpacked and shelved.
Budget Report:
F. An itemized budget report for January – May 2002 supply line items was
prepared.
IV. :
Miscellaneous
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Participated in a “walk-thru” with Fidelity.
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Processed delivery twice.
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Reordered our User’s Guide.
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Prepared copy for the Library newsletter.
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Sent out the May Sampler to City and ACL staff.
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Supervised staff while Becky was on vacation Friday, May 31, 2002.
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Pulled shelf list cards from items withdrawn from the Library.
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Posted signs for Memorial Day closing.
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Added book to COH-NEW displays.
MMK/jms