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From the Director's Desk
Greetings from the Director!!!
Happy Holidays from you r library staff!!!
We are delighted at this holiday season to again be very thankful for all of our patrons.
Thank you for making it a pleasure to live and work in Madison County.
Many of you want to know when we will move Berea—Hopefully February at the worst March. We will be in the new building in time for the library’s 20th birthday in April.
Watch the website and the building for news and as soon as we know something you will know. We are excited to be planning to be back on Chestnut Street to serve you better.
The library also found out this week that we will be receiving a matching grant to provide the county with a new more fuel efficient bookmobile. We are excited about this also.
Ms. Beth and Miss Pauline have been looking forward to this for a long time. We don’t know the exact schedule yet but be watching for this new vehicle.
As always exciting changing times for the library. Always growing to better serve you.
Check out the statistical reports for November and she how busy we are. Thanks for keeping us that way.
Remember two things:
1. Always bring your library card when you come to the
library.
2. Always feel free to call with any recommendations or suggestions. We
are always ready to listen.
Sue Hays
Director
Madison County
Public Library.
I want to welcome you to our Bragging Pages. I am proud of the services that we offer you as residents of Madison County, and I want you to see how your tax dollars are working for you.
- December 2007 Director's Report
- November 2007 Director's Report
- October 2007 Director's Report
- September 2007 Director's Report
- August 2007 Director's Report
- Value Brochure 2007
- November 2007 Director's Report
Program attendance and staff involvement
I can’t believe that your library is now 19 years old. You as residents of the county have made it a success. As you look at the attached Director’s report, I hope you can appreciate all of the dynamics that go into a day at the public library. These three pages will show you
1. The number of items checked out—but not the number of items checked in. They usually match.
2. The number of people who visit the library in a month. Yes we get repeat visitors.
3. The number of people who sign up to use computers. Many of those are repeat also.
4. The number of people who attend programs and the kinds of programs your staff provides.
5. Numbers related to new services like downloadable e audiobooks.
6. The number of new items added to our collections on a monthly basis
7. The number of items we borrow from other libraries for you plus the joy we have had in growing enough that other libraries actually need to borrow from us.
It is our pleasure to serve you. When you have questions or suggestions as to how we can do this better please let us know. We are anxious to provide the service that you as residents of the county would like.
One more point, please bring your library card with you when you come to visit or when you call have it handy. It will help us serve you better and that is our goal.
Your friend,
Sue Hays
Director
Madison County Public Library.
Take a minute and look at my report. The Board sees these statistics every month. In case the jargon makes no sense, AF-Adult Fiction ANF-Adult Non Fiction, JF-Juvenile Fiction and JNF-Juvenile Non-Fiction. Circulation means the number of items that are checked out and taken home. Also always note the number of people coming in the doors, the number of computer users, and the number of library card holders. The library card number reflects the number of people who have used their card at least once in the last year.
Thank you for making the Madison County Public Library a great success. Help us to continue to be a success by letting us know what you need. My door is always open to talk with you at any time about how the library can better serve you. The Madison County Public Library is truly your library and "Your Highway to the World." Take advantage of it!
Your friend,
Sue Hays, Director
Director's Report
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Staff Activity
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