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MEET YOUR LIBRARY STAFF
A regular feature of Library Now! is a profile of the staff members. This month, meet Valarie Prather.
How long have you worked in the library?
Since April 1998
In what area do you usually work?
I’m the circulation supervisor.
What are you currently reading?
She Said Yes: the Unexpected Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall by Cassie’s mother,
Misty Bernall. It recounts part of the Columbine shootings.
What book do you recommend?
Bernice McFadden’s Sugar, which was her first book.
What web site do you recommend?
Dogpile.com and AskJeeves.com
What do you do in life beside work at the library?
I sing southern gospel music, e-mail my kiddos, mow -- anything creative!
What do you find satisfying about work at the library?
My patrons are the best!
What is your "dream wish" for the library?
New carpet and more shelf space.
MEET YOUR DIRECTORS
Phyllis Johnson is a veteran trustee.
By which councilman were you appointed?
Councilman Harold Alexander
What are you currently reading?
A History of Music in the Western Civilization by Christopher Hogwood.
What books do you recommend?
Children’s books: Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman, The Man Who Could Call Down Owls by Eve Bunting, and Mabelle’s Suitcase by Tricia Tusa.
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What do you do in life beside serve on the library board?
I teach music at West Side School. I play for the church choir and am youth director for
Sweet Union Baptist Church.
Why do you serve on the library board?
I was recommended by Mr. Alexander, and I want to serve the community.
What is your "dream wish" for the library?
To continue to serve the community.
CLASS OF 1961 GIVES CYBERGIFT TO FELLOW CLASSES
The JHS Class of ’61 recently posted a website that can be utilized by any JHS class from 1935 forward.
The site features a master list of e-mail addresses of all JHS alumni and a message board. (Think of the expenses that can save in notifying people of reunions!)
Each class is invited to build its own site of photographs and mementos. The ’61 pages feature a poem by Friends life member Ruth Haberle about the ramp at the new building into which this class moved during its high school years.
There are "as they were" photographs of school board members, administration, faculty, and students. Concerning Friends life member Rudee Toland, who was secretary to the JHS principal, the site notes, "She recognized the handwriting of every parent in town."
The site is constantly updated by its volunteer webmaster Joan Baxley Lewis, JHS ’61. "I’m uploading information as quickly as I can," she notes, inviting all classes to send in
their mementoes.
The 40th reunion of the Class of 1961 will be held next year. Friends life member Ann Chandler is chairing the preparations committee.
If you graduated from JHS, or know anyone who has, visit the site at www.JHSAlumni.com. It’s a blast from the past!
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JULY STATISTICS
Reported to the Board at its August 1, 2000 meeting.
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| Adult nonfiction |
1,248 |
| Adult fiction |
2,156 |
| Total adult |
3,404 |
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| Juvenile nonfiction |
276 |
| Juvenile fiction |
1,064 |
| Total juvenile |
1,340 |
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| Books used in library |
3,331 |
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| Total book circulation |
8,075 |
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| Non-book circulation |
2,609 |
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| Total circulation |
10,684 |
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| Average daily circulation |
427 |
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| Spanish books |
24 |
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| Reference questions |
1,313 |
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| Attendance at juvenile programs |
220 |
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| Persons in the library |
4,664 |
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| Computer Usage |
279 |
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| Internet Use |
1,508 |
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| Children's Internet Use |
11 |
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