LIBRARY LOUNGE

Here is a lovely picture of the new (and expensive) bookdrop at the Gordon Cooper Library in Carbondale. We hope this makes life easier for you and we are all waiting to hear how you like it ;0)

Mindy

Also joining us is Denise Haynes. Denise is working part-time at the New Castle Branch as a Library Assistant I. Welcome!

Mindy

Please help me to welcome our new employee in Glenwood, Mary De Moraes. Mary is working full time as a Library Assistant I.

Mindy

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http://www.healthline.com/
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I spent some time reviewing this site (it is free to join), and I was impressed.

Mindy

Thanks to Ann and Janine who spent a great deal of time on Friday helping me with an evaluation of their collection for an assignment.

Mindy

INTERESTING WEBSITE

Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add ‘virtual flowers’ and a note to a loved one’s grave, etc.

See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world.
click here!

This month the branch manager’s received the board package in a PDF file. There are many advantages to the PDF file such as:

* The user can pick and choose what to print.

* The print quality is MUCH better than what comes off of the copy machine so the reader can actually see the pictures, etc. Also the pictures are in color.

* The document can be forwarded to anyone else who may be interested in seeing it - which only takes a second versus re-copying it.

* There is no postage, copying or supply costs (paper, envelopes, etc.)

* Pages that may be difficult to read in print can be enlarged on screen to a size that is easy for the reader to decifer.

So if any employee is interested in having their own PDF copy to read/review please let me know and I will forward the file to you via e-mail.

Mindy

The new lighting for the New Castle Branch is almost complete (see pictures below). Soon each of your libraries will be getting it’s lighting renovation - I’ll let you know when I get the schedule. It looks like New Castle will not have to close any additional hours to the public during this renovation. Much gratitude to Flattops Electric who again has done an excellent job for the library system.

By mid February our new mouse pads will be in. If anyone wants to purchase one they certainly can for $5.00. Please let me know as soon as possible as these are a limited edition ;0) and they may run out!

Mindy

Congratulation to Ann Honchell the new branch manager for New Castle. We are all looking forward to seeing your smiling face each day here in library land.

(She does not have red eyes in real life!)