DR 2015-09-29 LB
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Library Board
FROM:
Victoria A. Chiavetta, Director of Library Services
DATE:
September 29, 2015
SUBJECT:
The library has been reopened now for three weeks and although we still have some
adapting to do, staff has settled into the temporary facility and is working through a change
in workflow. We now pick up books every day from the book return at Town Center. We
keep holds behind the desk due to space limitations and we accept materials at the desk
for check in. Along with adjusting to new processes, staff is also getting used to working
together in a smaller space and doing a fine job of it. The best part though, is that there
has been excellent support from the community, which goes a long way towards making
this transition easier. Many folks have commented that the Fire Library reminds them of a
small town library and that seems to make people happy.
We also have an official contract with Byrne Construction to get the project started. As of
yesterday, there is a construction trailer on the site and security fencing should be going
the beginning of
a new phase of our long awaited expansion
Workload Indicators
Much of September was spent on getting adapted to our new home. As we prepared for
opening, the staff organized the work spaces, decorated the program room, set up what
furniture we have room for, installed the public computers and spent hours making sure
the books were shelved properly. Some of the smaller collections were relocated as books
were shifted throughout the library. The library was quite busy the first week we re-opened
with a huge amount of books returned and customers returning for holds and new
materials. Check in became the focus of attention during that first week. Attendance is
t have study and meeting space.
Programs
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Story times and book clubs resumed the week of September 14. The program room has
been full for story times and Got Books was well attended this month. Coppell Reads book
My Life in France was read aloud at the Friends North Texas Giving Day Read-a-Thon.
The book is delightful and the event was quite entertaining.
Coming up in October are Coppell Reads programs: French Jazz Concert with La Pompe
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at the Senior & Community Center on October 10 at 1:30 pm, Page Turners Book Club
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discussion on October 12 at 7 pm and Joe the Baker at the Farmers Market on October
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24 at 10 am.
Five Year Budget Planning
Library Expansion Update
Youth Advisor Interviews
Youth
Friends of the Coppell Public Library Report
Library Board Goals & Objectives
FY 14/15 Library Board Goals:
1. Support the promotion of the library expansion throughout the community
2. Support the implementation of the library strategic plan
a. Support and promote the Friends of the Coppell Public Library
3. Promote the library by active individual participation in library programs,
outreach and community events
a. Attend Library Programs
b. Represent the Library Board at City and civic events (i.e. Earth Fest,
c. Actively use social media to market library activities.
MISSION: The William T. Cozby Public Library is to nurture and sustain a family community for a
lifetime by providing innovative, exceptional service and access to learning, information and enrichment.
VISION: The William T. Cozby Public Library inspires an informed, educated family community.