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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report for Marsha To: M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director From: Marsha Tubbs, Children’s Librarian Subject: December 2010 Operational Report Date: December 29, 2010 I.PROGRAMS A.One class from ICS visited the library on December 13 B.Jingle Bell Storytime was held on December 14 and attended by 15 children and adults C.Forty two children enjoyed a Fancy Nancy Celebration on December 29 II.COLLECTION A.The Young Adult collection and Juvenile Non Fiction collection were shifted and weeded for space. The addition of YA Non-Fiction materials to this section had created a crunch for space in the Young Adult section. Consequently, staff moved the YA Non-Fiction to the main room. Space is becoming an issue in the Children’s department. The lack of seating and shelving limitations is reaching a crucial point. B.Two last minute book orders were place for items needed before the end of the year. C.Clean up and reorganization of the magazine storage area and program supply materials was completed. Inventory lists are being prepared. D.J Non Fiction was weeded for space. E.New shelving labels are being prepared for nearly all shelves. III.PROJECTS A.Articles for spring Heights Happenings were prepared for submission on January 7. B.Tentative schedules for summer programs were established. C. Research on potential grants for 2011 was completed and materials prepared for a meeting with the Director in January. D.I completed the first level of Excel 2000 training through WEB Junction and am working on Level two. I participated in the 6-month performance evaluation of E. Michelle Wermerskirchen. Very pleased to have her as a staff member. F. The Director and I met with a BWI representative to discuss the possible option of using their service. We are currently considering moving our standing order for paperbacks to BWI. IV.GRANTS & MEETINGS st A.I attended a 21 Century Grant meeting on December 16 and was impressed by the year end report delivered by the representative from the Wilder Foundation. The report showed that statistically children st participating in 21 Century programs were advancing in their academic courses as well especially in reading and math. B.I attended a Heighten the Arts committee meeting on December 14. The WEB site for the organization was discussed. The design work is complete but the site is not “live” and being held up awaiting decisions within the district. C.I attended a summer reading evaluation meeting along with other Children’s Librarians from Anoka County. Changes have been made to the program: 1. Macy’s will no longer be supporting the program and a search is underway for new corporate sponsor. 2. MELSA will no longer be participating in the national program and is branching out to produce a reading program 3. An umbrella theme has been selected to encompass all summer reading programs. Future MELSA programs will be titled “Bookawocky” V.STAFF A.Children’s department staff has been busy closing up year-end files, reorganizing the book collection and storage areas, placing final orders for materials and preparing for the 2011 program seasons. Cristy Tombarge prepared publicity materials for upcoming programs. Rachel Meyers, library page, has been creating flannel boards for the Storytime materials collection.