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TO: M. Rebecca Loader
FROM: Mary M. Kloss
SUBJECT: Operational Report, December 2005
DATE: December 30, 2005
I. PROGRAMS:
A. Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Library met on Monday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. at
the library. President, Nancy Rathbun volunteered to take the books from Project Bookshelf over
to SACA on December 16. This year 193 books were donated; 2004-128 books; 2003-78 books.
Sandi Engquist will place an order with Campbell’s Labels for Education for items Becky
requested. The Friends have approximately 14, 000 labels in the bank balance with Campbell’s.
Rita Norberg and Betty Robbins made a brief presentation on the Library Foundation and what
they do. The Friends are anxious to spend their book sale money and are looking forward to
Becky presenting her “wish list” at their February meeting.
B. At-Home-Service: During December, Sandi Engquist, Friend of the Library member, delivered
books to two at-home-patrons. I also received an inquiry from the Crest View Community about
reinstating their bulk loan program. They have completed the required paperwork, but now they
may prefer to have individual residents set up as homebound patrons. I sent them a pack of
MELSA library applications and am now waiting to see what they want to do.
II. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT:
A. I placed a small order for books on compact disc, which will be paid for from the donation
account. Several out-state Minnesota phone directories were received and placed in the reference
section.
III. PROEJCTS & GOALS:
A. Tax forms: A large shipment of federal tax forms was delivered this month, and I have started
the file for individual forms. All forms received will be made available to the public on Monday,
January 9.
B. Book display: During December, I arranged a display of books on holiday foods. For the
January display, I’ve started pulling books, which will be resources to help patrons make good on
their New Year’s resolutions. I plan to include books about health and fitness, finance,
organization, and self-care such as smoking cessation and drinking in moderation.
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C. Adult Reading Program: The date for the library’s 16 annual Adult Reading Program has been
set, and it will begin on Monday, January 23 and continue through Saturday, March 4. The theme
will be “Hot Reads for Cold Nights”. To enter the prize drawing patrons will need to read two
books during the program and list those titles on an entry form. Prizes will be awarded weekly
and at the end of the program.
D. Fidelity: We still have a temporary substitute cleaner, and she is doing an adequate job.
E. Volunteers: Volunteers donated 5 hours this month through the Adopt-A-Shelf program and
delivering books to “at home” patrons.
F. Bulletin Board: I drew a collection of snowmen with library cards “in hand” to decorate the
bulletin board in the lobby of the library.
G. Routine tasks: I updated patron records when overdue and request notices were returned to the
library by the post office.
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H. Supply ordering: I started orders for 2006, and will process them right after the 1 of the year.
I. Procedures manual: I started working on updating my procedures manual and am about 1/3
finished.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Supervised staff while Becky was out of the office on 12/2/05
B. Posted New York Times Best Seller List weekly.
C. Prepared a weekly task calendar.
D. Prepared copy for the January 2006 library Sampler.
E. Sent out December Sampler to ACL and City staff.
MMK/jms