Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-11-16T18:58:33Z

Hello everyone! Starting tomorrow I will be the branch manager for the Henrietta Hankin Branch of the Chester County Library in Chester Spring PA. (Can't wait to see how that fits on a business card). I am coming from a very very small library to a just small library (service area wise). I am delighted to see how many people are reading these posts, even though there are only a few posts. Don't just lurk! Join in the fun!! Tell us about yourself.

Also - share some info you think those in small libraries might like to know! helpful resources, websites, contacts, etc. I am working on my own blog and would love to include some really practical, easy-to-use stuff! http://villagelibrary.blogspot.com
Who will be next?! Don't be shy - it's easy!!

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-11-12T23:16:31Z

Royce,
Congrats on getting that MLS! I used to work in a library in Fort Smith, Arkansas so I know the area you are in a little (friends and family in Lawrence and Olathe). You should talk to Bill Harmer at the Chelsea District Library. He spoke at the ARSL conference in Sept. He has a band called the High Strung that have toured libraries all over. He shared some great ideas for programming too.

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-11-12T23:08:52Z

Hi Everybody,
I'm Patty Hector and I work for a library consortium that serves all of Northern California from the north bay of San Francisco to the Oregon border and from the coast across to the Nevada border. Our libraries are large and small, urban and rural. I used to be a library director in a small, extremely isolated rural library--that's my street cred (or gravel road cred as Carla Lehn says). I am the president of ARSL this year and I'm very interested to hear from our members. How can the organization help you?

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-09-25T21:52:17Z

Hi, I am Rose Chenoweth. My title is Library Development Consultant and I work for the Alliance Library System. I work with over 100 small rural libraries on a daily basis. I am a former library director. My interests include library buildings, intellectual freedom, trustees, and collection development.

I am a board member in the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-08-21T19:33:30Z

I'm Carly Wiggins, branch manager in a county wide system that includes urban, suburban, and rural communities. I'm in the last group. We also have a large population of Amish community members. Having moved from managing an urban branch, I'm learning on my feet.
Graduated from U of Michigan about 10 years ago. When I'm not working, I'm chasing my children and chickens, reading literary fiction & graphic novels, and basically taking it easy.
-Carly
Grabill Branch Library
Allen County Public Library

RE: Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-08-15T02:44:57Z

Hi my name is Royce, and in about two weeks I will start as the director of the Tonganoxie (KS) Public Library. It is a town of about 4700 that is projected to be 5900 and growing by next year. I have worked in libraries for 7 years; rotating book van, interlibrary loan, reference librarian. I just got my MLS a couple of days ago. I love technology, gaming, having fun, and change.

I hope that I can get a lot of use out of webjunction now that I am a small library director...damn, it feels weird to be a library director.

I guess my spare time is spent on NFL and all things Rock and Roll.

Those interested in Rural/Small Libraries - Let's Get Reacquainted

2008-08-08T21:18:52Z

Hey gang:

I hope that many of you who have been involved with WebJunction and the Rural Library Sustainability Project-- or been a part of any of the webinars or programs we sponsor for rural and small libraries, or just have an interest in rural and small libraries-- have found your way to our new and improved space.

Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the group, let us know where you're from, and any other information you'd like to share.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Jim