Friday, April 15, 2011

Bragging Rights

Hello faithful non-followers! I'm going to do some seriously obnoxious bragging (and possibly a small victory dance) for my library today. You see, on Tuesday was National Library Workers Day, and the American Library Association put up a website where people could go and nominate their favorite "library stars." Well, our little library garnered 3 nominations! How cool is that?! Check it out:

Alicia, from a(n) public library in Hiawatha, Iowa, is a Star because She is the most friendly and helpful librarian ever – helped us set up new accounts when we relocated to Iowa from Alabama. Always brightens my day and is always willing to help. Thanks to Amanda for this nomination.


The Entire Staff, from a(n) public library in Cedar Rapids, IA, is a Star because They are so helpful and courteous. They have an awesome reading program and even have special programs such as an actor acting out what Edgar Allen Poe was like and reading his stories. Ever since I came to Iowa I have been going to the Hiawatha Public Library. Nominee is the Entire Staff. Thanks to Mark for this nomination.


The entire staff from a(n) public library in Hiawatha, Iowa, is a Star because The entire staff of the Hiawatha Public Library is stellar. We are a small town with a large service area and we circulate over 280,000 items yearly with only 7.3 FTEs. We are cramped in an 8,500 square foot building and we are always busy. The entire staff does an excellent job of making patrons feel welcome and taken care of. Our patrons continually tell me that my staff is the friendliest and most helpful around. Nominee is the Entire Staff. Thanks to Jeaneal for this nomination.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Something different?

Since today is April Fool's Day, the staff decided to have a little fun...notice anything different?