JPL Staff News: JPL Leadership Award Winnrs Honored By Library Board

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

JPL Leadership Award Winnrs Honored By Library Board

At the May 11, 2017 Library Board Meeting, these winners of the 2nd quarter of JPL's Leadership Awards were recognized for their accomplishments:

Shawana Brooks, Library Assistant at the Main Library and curator for the JAX Makerspace, was the point person for the exhibit, KESHA: A Black Female Experience of Identify and Race. This show, exhibited in the Main Library Makerspace Gallery, drew over 1,800 attendees. For this, she receives the “Inspired a Shared Vision Award.” She is also JPL’s Employee of the Quarter:

Robin Cumby, Library Assistant at the Argyle Library, thought a clerical manual of all off-desk responsibilities would be of benefit, and she’s already updating and adding sections. For this, she receives the “Enable Others to Act” award. (Ms. Cumby was not present and Interim Region Manager Kathy Tekin accepted the award for her.)
NOTE: At July 6, 2017, a pic of Kathy Tekin, who is now CW Manager, presenting Robin with her award:

Kimberly Hamilton, Library Assistant at the University Park Library, noted that story times in the children’s department were becoming too crowded and took charge of the new story times in the multipurpose room. For this, she receives the “Model the Way” award:

Pertoria Kennedy, Library Clerk for Support Services, proposed an alternative procedure for marking new books as new without ripping off labels and risking tearing the book but simply erasing the label and leaving the tape on it. For this, she receives the “Challenge the Process” award:

Tricia Larrabee, Library Clerical Services Supervisor, developed cash handling procedures for the new Point of Sale system, creating cash reconciliation forms, updates to daily/monthly reports, and procedures to implement the new system. For this, she receives the “Challenge the Process” award:

Danielle Linnen, Library Clerk at the Pablo Creek Library, recognized that the library’s movie programs weren’t getting good attendance and created “Throwback Thursday,” a retro movie day with added activities, special guests, and crafts. For this, she receives the “Challenge the Process Award:”

Pam McClellan, JPL’s Resource Development Coordinator, searches for grant opportunities to meet the strategic goals of JPL, often thinking outside the box. As the library’s sole Resource Development coordinator, Pam is responsible for the timely submission of grant applications, including the LSTA, NEA Big Read and AARP Foundation grants. For this, she receives the “Challenge the Process” award:

Alfreda Whitfield, Library Assistant at the Southeast Library, showed customer service skills with a disgruntled customer who did not want to show her ID. By the end of it, Alfreda was having a conversation with the customer about Brainfuse and other JPL programs. For this, she receives the “Get to Yes” award:

Tyhedra Wilson, Library Clerical Services Supervisor at the Highlands Library, took it upon herself to figure out how to combine financial transactions on the new cash management system so it was no longer necessary to run a customer credit card twice. For this, she receives the “Get to Yes” award:

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!

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THREE STAFF HONORED AT CW

In December, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented service pins to Kristi Dorney (middle in pic) for 20 years at JPL; Cassy Manning (left) for five service years; and Helena Davenport for five years serving JPL. Kristi received a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry, and Cassy and Helena each received a letter of appreciation from Director Tim Rogers. Cassy, Kristi, and Helena also enjoyed a socially-distanced party given in their honor. All of us send our thanks, too, for your years with the library.

MR. MOSELEY: CONGRATS ON 20 YEARS & A JOB WELL DONE!

DON'T NEED TO BE A DUMMY; JUST READ BOOKS FOR DUMMIES

PT shelver with help from Teen Associate Beverly Mason created a “I thought you said Mummy…No I said Book for Dummies” display to transition to fall/Halloween and highlight DU’s For Dummies series of books on a variety of topics. DU Manager Eric Soriano added, “There’s also a new ‘Interactive chess display’ by Librarian Benjamin Smith. Books and DVDs are available for checkout while customers enjoy actually playing the game. Ben is also planning to offer possible chess classes.”

LIGHT BULB GOES OFF IN CREATIVE DECKER'S HEAD

YS Asociate Decker Cavosie hosted EB’s first “Minute to Win It,” April 9, 2019, where 15 teens competed in various challenges under a 60 second time limit. Participants discussed strategies and difficulties throughout the program and exhibited creative problem-solving to gain advantages. Each month at the end of the program, the teen with the most points writes their name on the “Minute to Win It Undisputed Championship” belt Decker made. The belt will be displayed until the following month when the reigning champion will defend their title.

HAIL, HAIL THE GANG'S ALL HERE FOR MELODIE BRUNSON'S 5 YEAR CELEBRATION!

January 17, 2019, Deputy Director Julie McNeil presented Melodie Brunson with Director Tim Rogers' congratulatory letter for her five years of service and her service pin. Melodie also enjoyed a big cheer from West Branch's staff pictured here. Back row: Jessica Carpenter (clerk), Eve Harm (YS Librarian 1), Shannon Buchanan (clerk), Larry Singer (volunteer), John Jessee (Assistant Branch Manager), & Manager Kathleen Brunner. Front row: Latisha Woolbright (clerk), Julie Horton (YS Library Assistant), & Melodie Brunson (YS PT Associate.)

THANKS, MANDY ELLIOTT, FOR 5 GOOD YEARS OF SERVICE

JANICE ADAMS CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS W/JPL

Library Associate Janice Adams received her 5 year service pin from Webb Region Manager Lynne Baldwin, January 31, 2018, along with a letter from Library Director Tim Rogers thanking and commending Janice for her service to JPL, the City and the community. Staff at Webb surprised Janice with not one but two cakes, a card, a bouquet of flowers and a gift card. Branch Manager Kathy Tekin joined Lynne to say, "Congratulations to you, Janice, for 5+ years of outstanding service to the Jacksonville community."

STUDY BUDDY SHARED BY 3 IN MAIN TEEN DEPT.

A Thank You From Denise Thomas

To the JPL Family: I wish to thank each and every one of you for your caring responses during my time of need. For those who were not aware, time was needed for surgery and recovery from breast cancer. I want you to know that all donated leave, words of encouragement, random acts of kindness and those beautiful smiles are appreciated.

I am a breast cancer survivor as a result of God’s Grace and an early detection of the cancer. May I suggest that each of you, if you have not already done so, take time to schedule health screenings of any kind knowing that these can be lifesaving methods for you.

To God be the glory for the things he has done. I am now free of cancer and want to say again that I appreciate what you did for me. Not knowing who my time donors were, I am not able to give individual hugs; collectively to the JPL Family I say THANK YOU a million times over.

Denise Thomas, JPL’s Center for Adult Learning at Main.

MARILYN JORDAN SENDS THANKS TO STAFF WHO DONATED TIME FOR HER RECENTLY

SANTA AND KIDS AT MAIN

Main's Children’s departmemt had a jolly great time with Old Saint Nick this year. We handed out jingle bells, read a sleigh ride picture book and, of course, sang the Jingle Bells song. Next, resident elf, Carisia Rooney, took over and kept the line smiling as they waited to verify that indeed, Santa’s whiskers were real and so was his tummy! Afterward, Jonathan Sandbach held a bell-decorating class (complete with glitter) so the kids could take some of the holiday fun home with them.

MATTHEW TAYLOR, LIBRARIAN I, WITH MAIN LIBRARY 15 YEARS

DENISE THOMAS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH JPL

Denise is a Literacy Program Specialist in the Center for Adult Learning, located on the Conference level of the Main Library. She has done so much good for the community beside all the wonderful things she does for children in her position with JPL. Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop (far left) gave Denise a congratulatory letter from Mayor Curry and her 15 year service pin. Denise is 2nd from left, then CAL Manager Katie Devanny, & Tammy Owens. We join with them in congratulating you, Denise.