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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOperational Report for Renee To: M. Rebecca Loader From: Renee Dougherty Subject: April 2011 Operational Report Date: April 27, 2011 I.Programs a.The Friends of the Library met at the Dragon House this month. They celebrated the success of the ‘Love Your Library’ project which raised $1077 to replace damaged, lost and worn materials. Chair Rita Norberg and I sent letters of gratitude to the community via the Sun Focus and Northeaster newspapers. b.At Home Service selected and delivered twenty-five items to three patrons this month. c.Six volunteers contributed sixteen hours of service serving as reading buddies and delivering materials to At Home patrons. d.I assisted Irene Parsons in leading the book group in discussion of Hannah Tinti’s The Good Thief. e.The Spring Fling adult movie series began on April 12 and continues through May 17. Attendance has been light. II.Collection Development a.I placed two orders for audiobooks with Books on Tape and Baker & Taylor in order to have new materials available to meet summer travel demand. I also placed small DVD orders for new feature films from Midwest Tape and classic movies from Baker & Taylor. III.Projects a.I planned and installed a display on essential library services for the display case at City Hall. I elaborated on the theme of National Library Week (creating stories) and illustrated how the stories of the library are literacy, lifelong learning, entertainment and enjoyment, community, and enduring value. b.The large lobby display and slat wall display at the library celebrated National Library week and the 2011 theme, “Create Your Own Story @ the Library.” The slat wall featured books on creating stories in various media – film, html, fabric, print, music. c.Press releases and posters were created to publicize an author visit by Doug Ohman on May 7. d.As part of the Safety Committee, I participated in a training session conducted by the League of Minnesota Cities. Committee members learned to conduct an ergonomic assessment of an office space. e.Tax forms were displayed through April 25. We will continue to display Minnesota property tax forms and federal forms for filing extensions and amended returns through the end of the summer. f.Weeding of the following sections was completed: adult music CDs 781.6 - 781.62, and DVDs B. g.Orders for office and library supplies were placed with Office Depot, General Book Covers, and Demco. Chairs for the children’s circulation area were ordered from Belnick. h.I completed webinars on video in libraries and working with the workforce centers to serve job seekers.