DIRECTOR’S REPORT TO THE VIGO COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
A. VALENTINE MUYUMBA RE-APPOINTED TO VCPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Vigo County Council re-appointed Mrs. Valentine Muyumba to the Vigo County Public
Library Board of Trustees at the Vigo County Council meeting on September 13th for a four year
term on the Library Board. Mrs. Muyumba will be sworn in at the September Library Board of
Trustees meeting.
B. ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Energy Systems Group contract project update includes the following:
Window replacement on-going on the main floor level; the administrative reception office
windows were completed this week with one window requiring replacement due to damage
during installation; caulking, insulation installation, and trim replacement is on-going for
windows on the main and 2nd floor level; the west wing window replacement will begin on
Monday Sept. 19; the contractor anticipates completing the project by the end of September
Interior light fixture replacement has been completed and work has begun on the parking lot
and building perimeter fixtures; Crown Electric is pursuing information from the fixture
provider regarding upgrades to existing fixtures that were replaced during the 2005 lighting
project upgrade: Crown is also investigating the repair of the in-concrete embedded light
fixtures on the ramp leading to the parking lot entrance; four of those fixtures are not
functioning due to water infiltration
OCS is working with the VCPL maintenance department to identify and label all of the VAV
boxes on all three floors (over 150 boxes) in order to fully integrate the graphic display
digital thermostatic controls for the HVAC system; Sycamore Engineering has installed the
auxiliary air conditioner for the systems room, the system is fully functional and Crown
Electric will complete the installation by connecting the system to the VCPL emergency
generator the week of September 27th in order to provide air conditioning during a power
outage; Sycamore Engineering is in the process of installing the heat wheel and will address
the installation of the 2nd variable speed drive on the supply fan as soon as the heat wheel is
completed; OCS continues to connect the new HVAC system features to the digital control
system
Building maintenance issues:
Mold was discovered in one of the humidity control rooms on the lower level; ESG assisted
the VCPL in contacting an Indianapolis based firm, Moisture Management, to immediately
contain and remove the mold from the area. Moisture Management conducted air quality
tests subsequent to the mold removal both on the interior and the exterior of the building.
The air quality tests indicated no traces of mold regarding the interior air quality.
In order to facilitate air filter removal and re-installation Sycamore Engineering has been
engaged to remove the existing roll type filter fixtures contained in the air supply room on
the lower level to allow the installation of cut filter packs that are denser, less costly, and
less hazardous for staff to install; the cost to remove the roll type fixtures $1,269; R & A
Service Corp., a local commercial filter provider, will be engaged to supply the cut filter
packs for library staff to install quarterly.
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Controlled access entry and door project: implementation and installation of the controlled
access entry system has been delayed due to the need for a specific part for the access
entry system; during this time the Business Office has purchased software and hardware to
print and maintain the security access identification cards staff will be required to utilize in
order to enter the building; the cards will serve as both staff identification badges and
access entry cards; the software includes a camera to provide a picture for the ID badge;
cards will be issued to staff, vendors, Friends, and volunteers during the middle of October
for full implementation of the control access entry system
Poplar (parking lot) entrance ramp sidewalk repair and maintenance; the VCPL is
investigating vendors to control the corrosion on the bottoms of the handrails leading to the
building due to water infiltration; the VCPL plans to also sand, seal, and cover areas where
the concrete has moved since the 2001 installation
C. SIGN REPAIR
A patron hit and damaged the VCPL’s sign located in the grassy area between the overflow
parking area and the parking lot. The VCPL filed a police report and the vehicle was towed. The
owner of the vehicle declared their insurance agent and the claim has been filed against the
patron’s insurance policy. Repairs to the sign total $683.
D. INDIANA LIBRARY FEDERATION LEGISLATIVE FORUM
The Indiana Library Federation will conduct the annual legislative forum on Tuesday, October 4,
at the Oak Hill Mansion in Carmel Indiana. The keynote speaker for the event is John
Ketzenberger, President of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute and key contributor to the weekly
public broadcasting program Indiana Week in Review. The forum is an opportunity for Indiana
librarians to meet to openly discuss, debate and formulate the ILF legislative platform for the
upcoming 2012 legislative session. Key elements of the platform will include continued state
support and funding for Internet access for public and school libraries and continued support for
the statewide INSPIRE electronic resources.
E. LIBRARY MATERIALS WEEDING PROJECT
In order to implement an RFID system the VCPL has undertaken a library materials weeding
project to reduce the number of library materials that would need an RFID tag. Criteria to weed
library materials include the following:
Outdated format-all videotapes and books on tape will be removed from the collection: these
items will be offered to Vigo County community organizations serving senior citizens,
disabled clients receiving service from the Will Center, and Outreach Service client
agencies free of charge; Remaining materials will be submitted to the Friends for inclusion in
upcoming sales
Outdated, unused, non-circulated items; circulation statistics will be culled from the
Innovative system to determine popularity
Damaged and or shabby materials-these materials will be evaluated for possible re-order
especially if title is a classic title
The goal of the project is to weed approximately 20,000 items from various collections at the
Main library that meet the criteria of outdated, unused, damaged or shabby materials. Discarded
books will be submitted to the Friends for upcoming book sales. The completion date of the
project is February of 2012. The target number of items to be tagged for the RFID project is
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150,000 which will include new items added to the collection during the weeding project. A
checklist and project objectives is included in the Board packet.
F. CUPOLA REPAIR
The Wiley High School cupola located on the 7th Street side of the Main Library was repaired
and repainted by local contractor John Conner. Mr. Conner specializes in historical restoration
techniques and conducted the original repair and restoration of the cupola in 2006. Cost for the
repairs totaled $865. The Wiley Class of 1962 is planning their 50th class reunion in 2012 and
has contacted the VCPL regarding the donation of funds for a library project. The VCPL
recommended to the group consideration of the establishment of a Wiley High School Cupola
Maintenance Fund that could be used for on-going maintenance of the cupola. Last year the
VCPL repaired and replaced the spotlights on the cupola. The interior lighting fixture is in need
of replacement. Due to weather conditions the cupola requires exterior wood molding
replacement and re-painting every 5 years.
G. PARTNERS ADVANCING LITERACY SKILLS UPDATE
The Lilly grant funded Partners Advancing Literacy Skills project officially concluded at the end
of the 2010-2011 school year. The grant provided funding for salaries for 3 writing teachers for
all 5th grade classrooms in Vigo County, the salary for a full time coordinator, funds to provide
Young Hoosier books for all 5th grade classrooms and elementary and middle school media
centers, plus provided funds to host a number of literacy related events and author visits and
presentations for several school years. The VCPL provided support for the PALS grant by
providing spaces for the writing teachers to plan curriculum and office space for the coordinator.
The VCSC will continue to provide funding for the three writing teachers through a variety of
grant funds, and a Wabash Valley Community Foundation grant will provide funding for the
salary of a part-time PALS coordinator. The VCPL has pledged to continue to offer office space
for the project and will provide from the library materials budget funding for the provision of
Young Hoosier books for all 5th grade classrooms and elementary and middle school media
centers. Annette Engle, former Franklin Elementary School principal, will serve as the part-time
PALS coordinator. PALS plans to participate in the Family Learning Day Downtown event and
will continue to support literacy efforts in Vigo County. The VCPL looks forward to another
successful year working with the PALS project.
H. VCPL OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE PLAN
The Vigo County Public Library has subscribed to the Overdrive Advantage plan which, as a
member of the Indiana Digital Media consortium, allows the VCPL to offer popular titles
exclusively to VCPL patrons. The cost of the subscription is $1,000.00: $500 for platform
hosting fees and $500 for purchasing additional copies of popular titles. The Advantage Plan
allows the VCPL the opportunity to add titles that are not yet available through the consortium.
Patrons browsing the IDM consortium's collection will see all titles that are available to all
members, including Advantage plan titles, and patrons will be able to download these items only
after they have logged into their account by using their VCPL library card number. There is
concern that titles available only to VCPL patrons might be frustrating to consortium patrons
since they will not have access to download them. The remedy for such cases is that the
patrons make a suggestion for purchase to their participating home library, encouraging the
member library to select a copy of the title. This will not only allow patrons access but will assist
consortium collection development. Other advantages this plan offers VCPL patrons:
reduced waiting lists on popular audiobooks, eBooks & more
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a custom collection of titles developed specifically for the community
continued access to titles to share with other libraries
I. FAMILY LEARNING DAY DOWNTOWN’S 16TH YEAR!
The Vigo County Public Library will conduct the 16th Annual Family Learning Day Downtown on
Saturday, September 24, 9:00 AM – Noon, with more than 40 different events taking place on
the Library lawn and inside the building. The goal is to promote families reading and learning
together, and there are many opportunities for a free book. Participants can enjoy book bingo,
story times, the book walk, or bring a book in good condition to swap. At 11:00 AM, Professor
Steve will present his “Crazy Kitchen Laboratory Show,” courtesy of Friends of VCPL. Other
activities include crafts, music, animals, health and astronomy. A complete schedule of events
is available in paper form at the Library or electronically from the Library website
www.vigo.lib.in.us. There will be free horse trolley rides courtesy of P & T Carriages. Other
sponsors include Sam’s Club, Altrusa International of Terre Haute, Friends of the Vigo County
Public Library and the Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition. Events will also take place in the
downtown area.
J. LOUISA MAY ALCOTT WROTE THAT?
The October 6 Brown Bag, Louisa May Alcott Wrote That?, is part of a series of programs
celebrating the work of Alcott and will be conducted from 12:10 – 1 PM at the Main Library.
Louisa May Alcott is best known for her children’s novel Little Women, but authored many other
stories for adult audiences, including 1) Transcendental Wild Oats, a satire on her family’s life in
a nineteenth-century Utopian community; 2) Hospital Sketches, an account of Alcott’s time
spent as an army nurse during the Civil War; 3) Behind A Mask, or a Woman’s Power, one of
the best of Alcott’s recently discovered thrillers; and 4) Work: A Story of Experience, a novel
about women’s rights and responsibilities beyond the family. ISU Scholar, Mandy Reid, will
facilitate a discussion exploring these short works, which together help display the range of
Alcott’s writing and exemplify her strong and dynamic connections to the culture in which she
lived. The materials are available online, free of charge at:
Transcendental Wild Oats: www.classicauthors.net/Alcott/trancendental/;
Hospital Sketches: alcott.classicauthors.net/hospital/;
Behind a Mask, or a Woman’s Power: alcott.classicauthors.net/mask/;
Work: A Story of Experience: alcott.classicauthors.net/work/.
Louisa May Alcott programs in libraries are sponsored by the American Library Association
Public Programs Office with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Additional sponsors include The Library Consortium of Vigo County, Arts Illiana, the Indiana Arts
Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
K. A LESSON BEFORE DYING
Katharine Utley will discuss the novel, A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines at the
October 13 Brown Bag program. The play, A Lesson Before Dying, will be presented at
Community Theatre beginning October 21; exact dates are available on CT website,
http://ctth.org/. Author Gaines beautifully articulates many struggles inherent in the human
condition and explores the confrontation of one's imminent death, the determination of personal
responsibility, the reciprocity found in the teacher/learner relationship, and, ultimately, the true
meaning of manhood and humanity. Portraying a bittersweet triumph of the human spirit,
Gaines inspires the reader to learn his or her own life lessons.
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L. BIGFOOT, MYTH OR REALITY?
Wildlife Educator Larry Battson will conduct an informative and entertaining 90-minute
presentation, Cryptozoology: Bigfoot, Myth or Reality? at the October 20 Brown Bag program
from 12:10 to 1:40 PM. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public
Library.
“Bigfoot History” was made June 9th, 2009, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Conservation
Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
Wildlife Educator Larry Battson. Larry was interviewed by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife
representative and shared Bigfoot sighting reports he has documented over the years. This
interview was then broadcast to all the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service television feeds, reaching tens of thousands of people around the Country. Larry spoke
at a public lecture hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at its National Conservation
Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. This involvement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
is unprecedented and possibly indicates a change of attitude about the Bigfoot creature’s
existence. The website for Battson is http://larrytheanimalguy.com/main.html
M. OCTOBER BOOK DISCUSSIONS
The Vigo County Public Library Book Club will discuss P. D. James’ novel A Taste for Death at
1:30 PM on October 5. On November 2 the Club will discuss Louisa May Alcott: The Woman
Behind “Little Women.” This discussion will support the series of Alcott programs taking place in
October.
On October 28 at 3:30 PM, a special program celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Sense and
Sensibility by Jane Austin will be held at the Library with a discussion by Kit Kincade, ISU
English professor. It is recommended that participants read the novel before attending if
possible.
N. WOMEN ALONG THE WABASH: 1812
Sally Weatherston will present a program for the annual Daughters of the American Revolution
luncheon on October 11 at the Ohio Building. Sally presented her Haunted Tales to the group
in 2010. Women Along the Wabash: 1812 will also be presented on March 15, 2011, as a
celebration of Women’s History Month and as a continuation of programs centered on the War
of 1812.
O. 2011 COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Reference Librarian Laura Mitchell conducted the VCPL’s exhibit at the 2011 Community Health
Fair on September 10 at the Landsbaum Center. The Fair was organized by the Terre Haute
Chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and focused on kidney
disease and associated conditions of diabetes and hypertension as well as other medical
issues. Laura discussed with attendees the health resources offered by the VCPL, including
books and databases, and answered questions.
P. GED CLASSES AT THE VCPL
The LLC will be a Vigo County School Corporation GED classroom site every Monday and
Wednesday from 9 AM – Noon beginning September 12. The West Branch Library will host a
GED class on Monday and Wednesday from 6 – 8:30 PM. Prospective students must register
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and attend an orientation at the Chauncey Rose Middle School location prior to attending the
class. The LLC welcomes this new partnership and new GED teacher, Cynthia Hurt.
Q. LLC NEWS
Sycamore Readers will continue services in LLC for struggling readers, grades K – 5th grade,
beginning September 19. Applications for Fall 2011 are available in the LLC. Reading tutoring is
available twice a week per student and consists of 30-45 minute sessions scheduled from 3 – 7
PM, Monday through Thursday. The LLC will provide the service of faxing applications to ISU
for prompt consideration. LLC Manager, Susan Jakaitis, will hold orientations on-site for all
Reading Coaches.
The VCPL ESL Program hosted “Jeopardy!”, a family Conversation Club event, on September
7. Teams competed for donated prizes, playing rounds of a Jeopardy game with categories on
prefixes, synonyms and antonyms, homonyms, texting phrases, idioms, vocabulary, maps, flags
and items in Wal-Mart.
The Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition will host two events, coordinated by LLC, during Family
Learning Day Downtown:
9 – 9:45 AM, Multicultural story time with a guest reader and 30 free books donated by
Altrusa International of Terre Haute. 30 cake pops, donated by Starbucks, will also be
distributed. .
10:30 – 11:30 AM, the annual “Put Your Nose in a Book” literacy awareness campaign,
will reward all who stop to read as a family activity with a free sponge nose.
R. ISU VOLUNTEER SUMMIT AND FAIR
Rob Fox and Suzanne VanReed represented the VCPL at the ISU Volunteer Summit and Fair
conducted around the fountain in Dede Plaza on September 14th. The Summit offered two
breakout sessions prior to the Fair on “Grant Writing 101” (attended by Rob and Suzanne) and
“Are You Using Your Board Effectively”? The Volunteer Fair provided an opportunity for the
VCPL to recruit volunteers, network with other agencies and promote library services provided
to the community.
S. UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
The United Way campaign has begun in the community and at the VCPL. The Library staff
committee includes Rob Fox, Jessica Hart and Suzanne VanReed. Letters and donation cards
have been distributed to staff and will be collected by the Business Office.
T. VCPL STAFF ASSOCIATION TOURS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The VCPL Staff Association provided the opportunity for staff members to tour the Children’s
Museum on Wednesday, September 14th. Lynn Hughes, Director of the Museum, conducted
the tour, which for some staff was their first opportunity to be in the recently relocated and
expanded new building.
The November program will feature Missy Rohrbach, Volunteer Coordinator for CASA (Court
Appointed Special Advocate), who will discuss the program in Vigo County.
U. WEST BRANCH ACTIVITIES
The Best of the West Book Club will discuss The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell on Thursday
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September 8 at 11 AM (new time). Books are available at West Branch.
The Knit & Crochet Support Group welcomes experienced and inexperienced knitters and
crocheters at their next meeting on Tuesday, September 27 at 10:30 AM.
Learn computer basics with Reference Librarian Bonnie McNair at a Computer Class on
Wednesday, September 21, at 9 AM.
Coffee Thursday’s event on September 29 at 10:30 AM will feature West Terre Haute History
presented by Tim Crumrin. This event will be conducted at All Place, 219 N. Providence Place,
West Terre Haute.
The 2nd West Branch Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Library will be conducted on
Friday, September 30, 10 AM – 5 PM in front of the West Branch Library. This is a great
opportunity to stock up on reading and media materials for the winter months.
V. YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICES
Upcoming Events
Event Activity Where & When
Teen Activities for Teen Advisory Board meeting September 8
September* Teen Advisory Board Game Night September 16
& October Teen Advisory Board Mystery September 22 & 29
Grades 6 - 12 Writing
(Cindy Rider serves as facilitator for
the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)) Fri., Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30 PM
Teen Read Week Lock-In
Books Alive! * Bats at the Library by Brian Lies; Mon., Oct. 17, 4 – 5 PM
Grades K - 2 experience bats at the library with a
story and “batty” activities; learn
how bats hunt for prey in the dark
and create a foam bat craft*
Afterschool Adventures* Explore Monsterology: The Mon., Oct. 24, 4 -5 PM
Grades 3 – 5 Complete Book of Monstrous
Creatures by Ernest Drake; share a
story, discuss the lifestyles of well-
known creatures like werewolves
and vampires; sort thru artifacts and
create unique monsters to take
home
Family & Teen Gaming Stop by the YP’s department to play Sat., Oct. 15, 11 AM – 2 PM
board games or video games for
Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360
Preschool Storytimes Enjoy stories, music & fun with Mrs. Main Library ~ Tues., 1:30-
Ages 3 – 5 Clark & Miss Holly 2:30 PM, Oct. 4,11,18 & 25;
Wed., 10-10:30 AM, Oct.
5,12,19 & 26; Thurs., 9:30-10
AM, Oct. 6,13,20 & 27
Something New! Family A new storytime which offers flexi- Main Library ~ Fri., 10-10:30
Friday Storytime bility for family schedules; bring the AM; Oct. 7,14,21 & 28
All Ages family & enjoy stories, music & fun
*Sponsored by Friends of the Library
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Halloween Book Give Away
The 14th Annual Halloween Book Giveaway will be conducted at the Main Library (lobby area)
and West Branch locations on Monday, October 31, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Many youngsters in
delightful costumes are expected to make an appearance to receive the best treat of all – a new
book! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library and the Wabash
Valley Optimist Club.
Teen Volunteers ~ Report for 2010-2011
Cindy Rider, School Liaison Program Librarian, and Carolyn Clark, YP Assistant Librarian, who
direct the VCPL Teen Volunteers, report that there were 80 teen volunteers and interns for
the period August 2010 thru July 2011 who logged a total of 1,045 hours and 35 minutes, an
average of 13 hours per volunteer. These volunteers assisted with programs, gaming events
and special projects; they also managed the games computers, straightened shelves, and
assisted with Friends of the Library book sales.
North Vigo H.S. junior Cori Leader worked the most at 91 hours,15 minutes; Hannah Smith,
South H.S. sophomore, followed closely with 81 hours; and J.C. Moore, an 8th grader at Sarah
Scott, ranked third with 62 hours, 15 minutes.
Cindy and Carolyn comment that “it is such a pleasure to work with Cori, Hannah, J.C. and the
rest of these motivated young adults! And, we certainly appreciate the financial support of the
Friends of the Vigo County Public Library.”
Summer Reading Club Sign-up Stats ~ 2011
Main West TOTALS
Juveniles Signed up 1,092 22 1,114
Juveniles Finished 352 10 362
Books goal set 27,687 457 28,144
Books goal met 9,420 169 9,589
Teens signed up 247 2 249
Teens Finished 63 1 64
Books goal set 4,256 65 4,321
Books goal met 1,316 65 1,381
Total Sign-ups 1,339 24 1,363
Total All ages Finished 415 11 426
Total Books goal set 31,943 522 32,465
Total Books goal met 10,736 234 10,970
Outreach Services = 24 participating agencies (33 locations); 814 signed up &
656 books distributed
Mother Goose on the Loose = no participation this summer
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Summer Reading Club Attendance ~ 2011
Event # Events Attendance
Special Event Mondays 6 1,024
Storytime Tuesdays 6 116
Storytime Wednesdays 6 344
Teen Thursdays 6 139
Family/Teen Gaming 2 30
West Storytimes 6 83
West Gaming 2 12
Magician Kesler Show (WV Community Ctr) 1 136
Totals 35 1,884
The number of participants in Reading Club increased by 169 but the number meeting their
reading goal decreased by 91 as compared with 2010. One hundred sixty two students were
involved through the Math Magic/Writing Wonders program offered at Sarah Scott Middle
School through the VCSC. Cindy Rider met with students on two occasions to explain the
Summer Reading Program and handed out a free paperback book to each student on her third
visit.
The summer reading program for 2012 will be “Dream Big – Read” (children) and “Own the
Night” (teens).
COMMUNITY OUTREACH – SEPTEMBER
STAFF EVENT FOR WHOM
Margaret Korenski Board meeting A.L.L.
Cindy Rider Media Specialists’ meeting VCSC
Carolyn Clark Storytime & tour of YP Local Homeschool Group
Holly Curtsinger Council meeting CARE
Nancy Dowell, June Dunbar Meeting PALS
& Cindy Rider
Reach Out & Read Program
Margaret Korenski will meet with Dr. Jacqueline Holder to discuss a possible partnership with
UAP Clinic and the Reach Out and Read program which targets children growing up in poverty
and without books. The Clinic Pediatrics Department serves more than 4,000 young children
and will distribute 8,000 new books annually as part of a grant program. The VCPL will provide
literature about the Library and its services to the Clinic as well as Every Child Ready to Read
literature which promotes early literacy from birth.
Promoting Books as a Fun Experience
At the monthly meeting of the VCSC After School Care workers, Margaret Korenski will discuss
ways books can be used with children as a fun experience. She will provide titles of popular
books that children enjoy reading and suggest extra activities to go with the book that will
encourage and expand independent thinking skills. Library resources from the Parent/Teacher
section will be promoted along with the procedures for acquiring library cards.
W. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Jeanette Bouchie, Outreach Librarian, continues to conduct discussions with the following
agencies regarding the development of partnerships and use of VCPL’s materials and services:
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FSSA/ARBOR – spoke at the August 12th IMPACT network program, providing ARBOR
clients with information about VCPL resources, including online databases, computer
labs, computer classes, Reference services, LLC services and demonstrated how to
access eNews.
SENIOR EDUCATION MINISTRIES/DINE WITH A DOC – discussed the Outreach
Program and other library services and resources with the attendees at the Dine with a
Doc programs at Sugar Creek Consolidated in West Terre Haute on August 9th and at
the Wabash Valley Senior Activity Center on August 12th and August 24th.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL – represented VCPL at the August 10th Substance
Abuse Council meeting with discussion on ways the community can work together to
prevent substance abuse.
RYVES HALL – Jeanette and June Dunbar, YP Coordinator, met with Jim Edwards,
Ryves Hall Program Director, who is establishing a reading program for the children who
visit Ryves Hall, to explore ways that VCPL and Ryves can work together, including
programs about library resources at “parent nights”, revising the materials received from
Outreach, Every Child Ready to Read sessions, computer classes and book talks.
There will be further discussions once the program has become more organized.
CYPD – as a CYPD Board Member, assisted in organizing and attended the annual
CYPD conference on August 28th and 29th; interacted with librarians from all over the
state and participated in informative sessions.
The following agencies have been provided with Outreach Brochures for distribution: Disabled
American Vets, Chapter 9; Wabash Valley Care Management and Consulting LLC; and Hospice
and VNA of the Wabash Valley.
All VHS and cassette tapes have been withdrawn from the Outreach collection and children’s
items were given to Chris Schellenberg for distribution at Family Learning Day. Area adult
agencies were invited to visit Community Services and select any adult materials they felt would
be of use in their own collections. Books with CD have been ordered to replace a portion of
Outreach’s popular collection of children’s “read-along” books with cassette.
Glenda Cordell presented her popular “Reflections” program to 114 residents and staff
members at the following agencies in the month of August: Royal Oaks, Wyndmoor, Meadows
Manor East, Sisters of Providence Healthcare, Cannon Inn, Park Place, Anthony Square, and
Springhill Village.
The Outreach Department added two new agencies and two individuals in the month of August
for a total of 122 individuals and 131 agencies.
X. GIFTS
The Library gratefully acknowledges the following monetary contributions: Educational Heritage
Association Inc., $100, meeting room use; AA Grapevine Group, $20, meeting room use.
Y. TRAVEL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Jim Gilson, MCLS Online “Update Cataloging Skillset” Workshop; August 24-26; $160.
Cindy Rider, Young Adult Roundtable, Greensburg-Decatur Co. Public Library, September 12;
$114.40.
Jim Gilson, MCLS Online “Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings, September 28-30;
$90.
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Jeanette Bouchie, CYPD Board Meeting, Nashville IN, October 14; $67.32.
Z. INTERNSHIPS, AARP SENIOR EMPLOYMENT & EXPRESS PROFESSIONALS
AARP Senior Employment
Joseph Kosarko, end hourly shelving assistant assignment, effective August 25, 2011.
James Mascari, end hourly shelving assistant assignment, effective August 17, 2011.
AA. PERSONNEL
1. Employment
a) Levesque, Angela L. Computer Lab Attendant/Lending Assistant (hourly), effective
August 10, 2011.
b) Michaels, Brittany L. Part-time hourly, 20 hours per week for position of Special
Collections Clerk/Reference Librarian, effective September 20, 2011, with transition
to full-time salaried non-exempt, effective December 26, 2011. As of December 26,
2011, employee will work 40 hours bi-weekly (per pay) in the Reference Dept. as
Reference Librarian, and 40 hours bi-weekly (per pay) in Special Collections as
Special Collections Clerk.
2. Return from Leave of Absence (With Pay)
a) Cook, David G. Return from leave of absence with pay (utilizing available accrued
sick hours) on an Intermittent basis, effective August 29, 2011.
b) Cook, David G. End intermittent leave of absence with pay, effective September 8,
2011.
3. Transfer
a) Elmerick, Patricia G. Transfer hours from Mail/Supply & Computer Lab (hourly) to
Technical Services (hourly), effective July 25, 2011.
b) Kite, Michael D. Transfer 40 hours bi-weekly (per pay) to the Reference Depart-
ment in the position of Reference Librarian and will continue working 40 hours bi-
weekly (per pay) in Lending Services in the position of Lending Clerk, effective
September 19, 2011.
4. Change in Status
a) England, Kerri C. From Systems Librarian (salaried) to Systems and Technology
Training Librarian (salaried), effective September 12, 2011.
b) McNair, Bonnie S. From Reference Librarian (salaried) to Information Systems and
Technology Manager (salaried), effective September 12, 2011.
5 Resignation
a) Williams, Rachel. Mother Goose on the Loose, effective August 23, 2011.
Respectfully submitted
Nancy E. Dowell
09/11Adminlh