Library Director’s Report
January 11, 2012
December
Fines: $170.80 Patrons: 10
Donations: $1.60 Programming: 82
Photocopy: $11.71 Circulation: 1887
(OverDrive DB-69 of above circulation)
Programs and Activities
A book display of World War II books was created in observance of the 70th Year Anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
Diane Morrell held a craft class on Monday, December 5 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. creating a Snowman on Canvas project.
The Friends’ Christmas Raffle continues with the drawing to be held on Wednesday, December 21.
The Angel Tree was displayed with gift request tags for those in the community with need.
Cribbage games were held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Storyhours with crafts were held for children on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Crafts to make natural ornaments and other tree trimming items were offered at sessions this month.
Mrs. Francoeur led a Holly Wreath Workshop on Tuesday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m.
The Evening Book Review discussed the book title, Out Stealing Horses, by Per Petterson on Monday, December 19 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Morning Book Review Circle was held on Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. with a readers’ choice format.
A Movie Matinee featuring, Meet the Robinsons, was shown on Wednesday, December 28 at 2:00 p.m. during school vacation week.
The Friends of the Gale Library
The Friends held their Holiday meeting in Exeter on Tuesday, December 13 at 12:00 p.m.
The Christmas Basket Raffle continued with winning tickets selected on Wednesday, December 21 at 12:00 p.m.
Information is being researched to add another Library Logo sign to the existing pole in place at the library.
The group will not meet during the months of January and February. They will resume their meeting schedule on Tuesday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Facilities Management
David’s Heating and Cooling Company inspected the furnace and upper level of the library for operating purposes.
The lights on the shed and upper level of the building are still out. An electrician has been contacted to have the work completed soon.
Mrs. Mears decorated the shed’s window box and front porch planters with greens and red berries.
The Road Crew moved the parking lot wheel stops for the winter season.
Mice have been noticed in the pantry area, packets were placed in various location points.
Staff
Lauri Gaudet is now working the additional hours that were previously open on Friday, 4-6 p.m. and alternating Saturdays, 9-1 p.m. It is still necessary to have a substitute/float staff position. I will review applications and proceed with a selection for the Board’s approval.
A staff meeting was held on Friday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m. A review of the NH Downloadable Books process was highlighted, along with reminders and other procedure reviews.
The Big Read: NH Reads the Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Preliminary information has been submitted for the Gale Library to participate in a possible statewide Big Read project to be held in October 2012. A grant application will be submitted by the Center for the Book at the NH State Library in February 2012. The project will proceed upon receiving a Big Read grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. More information will be relayed as the project continues.
Wonderland Coat Drive
The library will be a collection site of warm winter clothing for Wonderland Thrift Store in Exeter, NH. The donated coats and other winter items will be distributed to community members in need.
Gale Library Town Reports
Work continues in preparation for these annual reports.
Technology Management
A Dell computer with Windows XP operating system was donated this month by Mr. Karpowski, a local resident. A thank you note was sent in recognition of this generous donation.
The unit has replaced the older catalog station computer located on the second floor in the J-Room. At this time, the older computer will be retained for other possible applications.
Ancestry Library Edition databases are now available for participating New Hampshire libraries. Our subscription, with an annual cost of $250.00, will begin in January 2012. This online resource will provide patrons with detailed genealogy information.
Follett Software provided a hosted server upgrade to Destiny version 10.0 on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. The process continued over the weekend with the server back on January 1, 2012.
I have set the Circulation Calendar for 2012.
Goals
* Winter Programming
* Collection Development
* Policy Review
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa E. Caswell
January 11, 2012
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