Hi All,
I hope everyone is having a great week! As part of my routine in Ankeny, I would post weekly updates on non-time sensitive information (generally on Fridays, but not always) rather than posting multiple smaller messages all week long. I would like to bring that routine for JPL to help keep everyone informed of what is going on. Please read through the information below and let me know know if you have questions. I have tried to indicate a good contact for each item to direct questions to. Thanks for your time!
- Cooling Center: As the weather heats up this weekend, reminder that the library is a cooling center and we may see increased usage as patrons seek refuge from these high temperatures. This is just a heads up and shouldn’t change anything we are doing — just that there might be a bit more traffic than normal. Contact: Librarians-in-charge; supervisors, Holly
- Book Donations: We put out a call on social media (in case you didn’t see it) for some gently used children’s books for the book bike. I do not fully know the process of donations (yet), but if you start to get some in the next couple of days — please process/store as normal. Contact: Beth, Megan or Holly
- Transition: I will be assuming all of Molly’s responsibilities in the interim of her leaving and us hiring a new team member. It is going to take a little time to breathe and re-group, and I want to reassure everyone that you are doing great. We are not changing anything at this time, so if you would have taken a situation, including scheduling questions, to Molly please bring it to me. Contact: Holly
- Staff Meeting: Reminder that there is a staff meeting on Sunday July 28 from 11 AM- 12:45 PM. We will plan to have social time the first 30 minutes, and then our business meeting will be from 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM. To ensure we are planning appropriately, please respond to this form to let us know if you will be attending the social time and staff meeting. You may also use the form to submit specific questions for the meeting or you may email Holly directly. The agenda will be posted with next week’s update. Contact: Holly
- Celebration: Please make sure to stop by next Wednesday July 17th to say goodbye to Molly as she moves onto her next great adventure. Contact: Lori Elrick and Dreama
- 1:1 Meetings: One of the goals I set for myself in coming to this job was to meet with all library staff members in my first 6 months in a get-to-know everyone setting. I have slowly been setting up times to meet with people via email, but if you have a specific time — please feel free to reach out. I am fairly flexible in my schedule if you are only available certain days or times. Thank you for everyone’s patience as I learn JPL. Contact: Holly
Again, I hope you all have a wonderful week/weekend and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
~Holly