Here we are in the last month of 2012. What better time to tell you about some wonderful things that are happening at our library...the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library in Moultrie, Georgia.
Earlier this year, someone must have told Santa what they would like to have for Christmas 2012. And it appears those wishes are coming true!
First, a new book drop was ordered and the maintenance crew poured the concrete pad this week. The new book drop will be located just across the driveway from the current two book drops. It will be a double-return book drop, meaning that our patrons can return books through one slot and movies/audiobooks through the smaller slot. Patrons will no longer be required to turn in movies and audiobooks at the library's front desk, because this new book drop is designed to protect these materials from the elements. (That's a YEA!, huh?) The book drop should arrive within a few weeks, so keep your eyes open for it in the new location. By the way, this project was funded by SPLOST, which shows that all those pennies do add up!!!
Second, work has begun on the new roof. And work will also begin on the new chiller for the north end of the building. The contractor has already poured a concrete pad for it. They are estimating that the project will be complete (for both roof and chiller) by the end of February 2013. That's like a double present all in one!
And the Friends of the Library decided to fund the software for "PC Reservation." (Thank you, thank you to our Friends!!!) This software will allow patrons to sign up for a computer without having to go through the front desk. PC Reservation will also handle time limits for the computers, so that once the computers fill up, the patron who has been on the longest will receive a message telling them their time is about to be up, and the next patron will be assigned that computer. Tentative plans call for installation sometime this month. The program will free up a lot of time for the circulation staff so they can better help patrons with requests, assistance, and research. It will also save time for patrons, since they won't need to stand in line and wait for a computer or turn in a mouse. Like with anything new, there will undoubtedly be some bumps along the way, but it will all work out just fine.
Last but not least, be sure you notice the lovely big container (you really won't be able to miss it!) full of tall green plants that has been placed in the atrium by (once again) our great Friends of the Library. The atrium is located by coming in the double doors from the parking lot. We appreciate so much the wonderful things they have done to help us this year!!! They are truly our "best friends forever."
So, it's not only a Merry Christmas for all of us working here at the library, but it's a big Merry Christmas to all of you who use our library...your library. And a big HAPPY NEW YEAR, too!
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