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To: M. Rebecca Loader
From: Renee Dougherty
Subject: August 2011 Operational Report
Date: August 31, 2011
I.Programs
a.The Friends of the Library did not meet in August.
b.At Home Service selected and delivered fifty-four items to six patrons this month.
c.Six volunteers contributed twenty-seven hours of service this month. Volunteers served
as reading buddies, delivered materials to At Home patrons, reviewed DVDs and
audiobooks for damage, dusted shelves, and prepared items for the sale cart.
d.I lead the book group in discussion of Ape House by Sara Gruen.
e.I gave a brief library tour to the new teachers from ISD 13.
f.I worked with the library clerks to create promotional material for David Housewright’s
visit, a library user guide, and a fall events calendar.
II.Collection Development
a.I placed an order for DVDs from Baker and Taylor this month.
b.I also placed an order for adult audiobooks.
III.Projects
a.The large lobby display continued to promote JobNow, the online job, interview, and
resume coaching service. The slat wall book display featured memoirs and biographies.
b.Orders for office supplies were placed with Office Depot. I also order a replacement
cartridge for the microfilm reader.
c.I prepared a list of potential books for the adult book group to discuss in 2011-12. The
group selected titles for the next four months at the 8/31 meeting.
d.I attended a public service meeting with Anoka County librarians on 8/25.