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Arpin Library moves, changes name
Monroe Public Library holds rendezvous
Author Garrett speaks at Marshfield Public Library
New to the SCLS professional collection
Question of the Week
Member/Staff News
WebJunction resources target rural and small libraries
Upcoming CEs

 

Arpin Library moves, changes name

The Arpin public library has moved and changed its name.

According to Library Director Wendy Haas, the new building was made possible through the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lester and the Town of Arpin. The new library, called the Lester Public Library of Arpin, opened recently at 8091 County Road E. The library’s e-mail and phone number are unchanged.

Haas said she plans to have an open house sometime in August.

 

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Monroe Public Library holds rendezvous

“Rendezvous at the Library” was part of the Summer reading program at the Monroe Public Library, in keeping with this summer’s theme “Discover New Trails at the Library.” The tepee went up on July 7, complete with a small camp fire. All the participants -- children and adults alike -- got a sample of fry bread cooked in oil over the fire. The children made rag dolls, each had the opportunity to make a bow and arrows, and they got to see real animal pelts. About 100 people attended the Rendezvous, which was hosted by the Yellowstone Flint and Cap Club.

 

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Author Garrett speaks at Marshfield Public Library

Author Ruth Irene Garrett spoke about Amish life July 8 at Marshfield Public Library to a full house of more than 100. Garrett has written three books on Amish life -- “Crossing Over” (HarperSanFrancisco), “My Amish Heritage” (Turner Publishing), and “Born Amish” (Turner Publishing).

Garret fascinated attendees with information on her life growing to young womanhood in an Amish farming community in Kalona, Iowa. When she fell in love with an "Englisher" at the age of 21, she left her Amish community to begin a new life out in the world.

Garrett spent 90 minutes answering questions about work, clothing, courtship, crafts and foods, farming, and her life after leaving the Amish community. According to Library Director Lori Belongia, audience enthusiasm was phenomenal. “People were very pleased to have their questions answered about the Amish community, but time ran out before all of the questions could be asked and answered,” Belongia said.

Copies of Garrett’s books were available for purchase, and the author signed them after the presentation.

 

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New to the SCLS professional collection

The following titles have been recently added to the SCLS Professional Collection:

• Booth, Andrew and Anne Brice, eds. Evidence-based Practice for Information Professionals: a Handbook. Facet, 2004.
• Brumley, Rebecca. The Public Library Manager’s Forms, Policies, and Procedures Manual. Neal-Schuman, 2004.
• Davidsen, Susanna. Web Site Design With the Patron in Mind: a Step-by-Step Guide for Libraries. American Library Association, 2004.
• Evans, G. Edward. Performance and Management Appraisal: a How-to-do-It Manual for Librarians. Neal-Schuman, 2004.
• Gannon, Michael B. Blood, Bedlam, Bullets, and Badguys. Libraries Unlimited, 2004.
• Hennen, Thomas J. Hennen’s Public Library Planner. Neal-Schuman, 2004.
• Massis, Bruce E. The Practical Library Trainer. Haworth, 2004.
• Matthews, Joseph R. Measuring for Results: the Dimensions of Public Library Effectiveness. Libraries Unlimited, 2004.
• Milwaukee Jewish Advocacy Corps. The Do’s and Don’ts of Citizen Advocacy [video]. Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community Relations, 2004.
• The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2004 ed. American Library Association, 2004
• Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-sized Libraries and Media Centers. Libraries Unlimited, 2004.
• Reed, Sally Gardner and Beth Nawalinski. Making Our Voices Heard: Citizens Speak Out for Libraries. FOLUSA, 2004.
• Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey of Wisconsin Public Libraries 2004. WAPL, 2004.
• Smith, Henrietta M., ed. The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970-2004. 3rd ed. ALA, 2004.
• Turner, Anne M. It Comes With the Territory: Handling Problem Situations in Libraries. McFarland, 2004.
• Weiner, Stephen. Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Rise of the Graphic Novel. NBM Pub., 2003.
• Wisconsin Project Learning Tree. Early Childhood Activity Guide. Wisconsin Environmental Education Board and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2003.

Professional Collection holdings are included in LINKcat but do not appear in the public access catalog. To recommend titles for the collection, contact Cheryl Becker at (608) 246-7973 or by email.

 

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Question of the Week

In an effort to gain greater insight into the types of issues librarians address on a regular basis, we’ve implemented this new feature in Online Update. Responses to the questions appearing here may be used to help guide development of library marketing and public relations tools, or to develop other program or training materials.

Your involvement will help us better meet your needs, so we encourage your regular participation. It may also be necessary for us to follow-up with you, so please include your full name, library name, and phone number.

This week’s question is: How do you help patrons who come to your desk and say they recently finished a great book and want another one just like it?

Please send responses to Mark Ibach.

 

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Member/Staff News

Geraldine Gorman is the new Children's Librarian at the Angie W. Cox Public Library in Pardeeville, replacing Linda Carignan. Gorman comes to the library with many years of experience working with children as a kindergarten teacher.

Karen Rattunde is the new Acquisitions and Serials Specialist with the South Central Library System automation staff, replacing Denise Marino. Her email is krattunde@scls.lib.wi.us and her phone number is (608) 261-9109.

 

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WebJunction resources target rural and small libraries

Rural and small libraries face special challenges, including limited staff, distant support resources, and patrons who often need their library even more than their urban and suburban counterparts.

WebJunction is an online community where library staff meet to share ideas, solve problems, take online courses -- and have fun. To access a collection of resources designed specifically to assist rural and small libraries, visit http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=498.

 

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