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To: M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
From: Marsha Tubbs, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian
Subject: January 2009 Operational report
Date: January 24,2009
I. PROGRAMS
A. The classes from Immaculate Conception School visited the Library during the
week of 1/12 to 1/16.
B. Classes from Global Academy visited the Library on 1/9 and 1/14
C. Voting for Maud Hart Lovelace favorites began 1/26 and will continue through
3/22/
D. READ dogs winter sessions were cancelled due to the harsh weather. A longer
spring session has been planned.
E. Members of PAAM and the Indonesian Dance company performed on 1/12
F. I attended Kindergarten registration open house at local elementary school
G. Bulk loan materials were provided for ICS, Global Academy and District 13
classrooms
II. COLLECTION
A. Weeding of easy book collection is underway. The project has progressed
through the letter J . I am withdrawing low circulation items and making them
available for the sale carts.
B. Collection development in the easies will be something to look at in the future as
many of the library’s standard picture book titles have worn out and/or are in need
of replacement.
C. Weeding of the Reference collection and the Fiction collection letter G, as
required by the 2009 reading schedule, is complete.
D. Weeding of Juvenile and YA CD’s is complete
E. The first book order for 2009 was placed to Baker and Taylor
F. In the absence of an Adult Services Staff member I prepared a supply order of
paper products to supply library printers that was submitted to Office Depot.
III. PROJECTS
A. I continue to function as a community liaison for the Community Arts Planning
Program which meets monthly. Currently my subcommittee is working on an
MRAC grant application for public art in Columbia Heights.
B. The Library will host a visit from Author Derek Anderson on February 11 at 4:00
pm. Derek will also visit District 13 elementary schools during the day. This
program is paid for through the MN after school learning activities grant.
C. I am pursuing grant options for 2009 to aid with the budget crunch.
D. Summer program planning is on hold until we receive budget figures for 2009
IV. STAFF
A. I had my annual performance evaluation in January. I have successfully
completed my 25-year as an employee of the city of Columbia Heights.
B. Library staff has been busy preparing for 2009 budget changes and what they will
mean for customer service. Staff has accepted the serious nature of our economic
status and has actively been providing ideas for efficient and effective changes.
Unfortunately staffing two floors during open hours has already created shortages
at customer service desks. Hopefully our clientele will be gracious and
understanding.