Cause for Celebrations For San Marco Staff

Christie Rogers, SS YS Librarian I, and staff were ready to celebrate, June 12, 2020.  Christie said, "San Marco Branch staff caught up on birthdays and bade a sad farewell to Allegra Harris, who is going to work in the medical field at Shands.  Belated 'Happy Birthdays!' were extended to employees who celebrated their birthdays in April and May.

 

"Our celebrations were enjoyed with a Covid-19 appropriate staff party.  We dined on individual Chick-fil-a box lunches, Little Debbies, and sodas.  Pool noodles were used to keep appropriate distance.

 

"April birthdays included Library Clerk Tammy Mincey, Library Associate Robin West Rodgers, and Library Assistant Davi Harmon.

 

"May birthday celebrants were Part-time Clerk Selena Mann, Part-time Marilyn Maron, and Library Clerk Allegra Harris, whom we wished the very best in her new adventure."

 

Please Note:  Pictures would not align so all three employees would appear on this page so they are not used here.

 

Selena Mann: Job Well Done

Christie Rogers (R above), San Marco YS Librarian I, said, "Selena Mann was awarded the Job Well Done award before Covid-19 because a customer complimented her on how she took time to fix her family’s library cards so they can be active users again at JPL. The customer was grateful and this positive interaction will ensure she will continue to use the library and tell others about their positive customer service, which can lead to more active users. Selena, a P/T Clerk, always demonstrates positive customer service. Even now she is offering help to call customers about their holds."

JPL Starts Reopening

The Main Library resumed customer service inside the building, June 3, 2020. Nine other branch libraries began curbside service only the same day--Beaches, Graham, Highlands, Mandarin, Pablo Creek, Regency Square, Southeast, Webb Wesconnett, and West.

 

Deputy Director Julie McNeil said, "Presently, the Main Library is open to the public to come in, Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm.  Curbside service at the above branches is Monday-Thursday, 10 am - 7 pm, and Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm.  No Jacksonville Public Library Sunday service is available right now.

 

"Argyle, South Mandarin, Willowbranch, and University Park branches will add curbside service later this week, although the date has not yet been determined. Brentwood Branch Library will begin curbside service, June 15, 2020."
 

Terry Welch, a library clerk at Beaches Branch, coined a new word when she reported Theresa Rooney Nicole Saville, Dylan Franke, Robbie Crabtree, Amber Pierce, and she are the original JB "curbies." Terry said, "At first, service was slow but has picked up steam. Customers are happy to see us and we are happy to be back and serving them again." 

Mr. Walter Snow Passes

Christa Snow, a Librarian I in Main's Special Collections department when she retired in December 2019, lost her husband, Walter, May 21, 2020. 

Christa is fondly remembered by her colleagues.  She was with JPL 17 years and is sorely missed.  All of us at JPL extend to Christa and her family our sincere condolences.