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Tuesday, July 09, 2019

Ralph Henderson: Job Well Done

"During the transition from the software, Evanced to Communico, Ralph Henderson made sure all the data migration was done the right way. He kept communication with the IT department, tested and used the software to see that all events, reports, and schedules were correct. Ralph Henderson went far beyond his responsibilities and for that reason he was awarded a Job Well Done, July 9, 2019," said his nominator/supervisor, South Mandarin Branch YS Librarian II Isabel Santiago, pictured here with Ralph. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL OF US, RALPH!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Grants Status Reviewed In Admin Meeting

Resource Development Coordinator Pam McClellan made a presentation at the Administrative Team meeting, July 22, 2016, entitled "Resource Development Grants Look Ahead Forecast" concerning the status of JPL grant opportunities. The report lists grant funding opportunities that have been awarded (and open, meaning we are doing the project and have received funds from the grantor), or pending (we are waiting to learn if our grant proposal will be funded.) The Available Funding category lists grants that staff are pursuing, the potential value of the grant and the application deadline. Resource Development is on track to meet and exceed our $600,000 FY 2015-16 funding objective.

Reggie Garrett (red shirt) to right of Pam McClellan (left center).

Pam concluded, "I also had the opportunity to introduce our Resource Development Summer Jobs Intern, Reginald Garrett to the Admin Team. “Reggie”, as he prefers to be called, is an A-B honor student at Terry Parker High School. A rising senior, he likes math and is a wide receiver for the Braves football team. He has been an exceptional intern this summer supporting Resource Development assisting with donor letters, donor spreadsheets, and other departmental tasks. Thanks to some prompting from Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop, he had the opportunity to share his perspectives on the summer job experience with the Admin group."

Friday, January 29, 2016

Legislative Day In Tallahassee

January 28 was one of the most important days in JPL's annual agenda: Legislative Day in Tallahassee. Pictured below are members of the Board of Library Trustees and JPL's administrative team who visited Florida State senators and representatives to encourage support for State Aid to libraries before the legislators vote on these funds.

Below L/R: Trustees Charlie Kleeman and Sybil Ansbacher, State Rep. Lake Ray and Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop:

Above L/R: Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop, State Rep. Janet Adkins, Trustees Sybil Ansbacher and Charlie Kleeman.

Below L/R: Chair of the Library Board Erin Skinner, Manager of Strategic Initiatives Richard Mott, Trustee Jackie Perry, State Rep. Reggie Fullwood and Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop :

Above L/R: Manager of Strategic Initiatives Richard Mott, Trustee Jackie Perry, State Rep. Charles McBurney, Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop and Trustees Charlie Kleeman and Sybil Ansbacher.

The decision on State Library Aid for fiscal year 2018 will be made during the Florida Legislature's current session, January - March 2016. The State Aid to Libraries grant program assists local governments in maintaining and improving free library services for all Florida residents.

Many thanks to the Library Board Chair Erin Skinner, Trustees Jackie Perry, Sybil Ansbacher and Charlie Kleeman, Deputy Director Jennifer Giltrop and Manager of Strategic Initiatives Richard Mott for their hard work on this crucial project.

Monday, November 17, 2014

From 10 Library Associates In 2004 To 42 in 2014

Julie P. McNeil , Assistant Director for Public Services, announced today, " This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Library Associate position. This position was created in 2004 and the following people were hired in August and November of that year as some of our first Library Associates: Curt Beadell, Gloria Buenavista, Mina Figuerrez, Brenda Javier, Josh Jubinsky, Linda Smith, Gail Blumberg, Marie Myers, Jessica Serrano and Tony Williams.

"We currently have 42 Library Associates working throughout the system in a variety of roles, from youth services to adult services to support services, and we’re thankful for their contribution to our JPL team!"

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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.