Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library

2 - April 2000 - Volume 1, Number 6

Library Now!

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MEET YOUR LIBRARY STAFF

A regular feature of Library Now! is a profile of the staff members. This month, meet Lynda McNiece.

How long have you worked in the library?
Since October 9, 1995

In what area do you usually work?
The circulation desk

What are you currently reading?
A series of antique books

What book do you recommend?
The Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

What do you do in life beside work at the library?
I love going to flea markets, and I love to entertain my grandchildren.

What do you find satisfying about work at the library?
Almost everything! I like the familiar faces and also the new ones.

What is your "dream wish" for the library?
More shelf space and new carpet.

MEET YOUR DIRECTORS

Ann Chandler is serving her second term on the Library's board of trustees.

What is your term on the board?
I was appointed in 1995.

By which councilman were you appointed?
By Larry Durrett, who was then mayor.

What are you currently reading?
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder

What book do you recommend?
Anything by Steinbeck; anything by Hemingway

What do you do in life beside serve on the library board?
I'm retired. I am on the board of trustees for JISD. I am vice chairperson of the Cherokee County Historical Commission, first vice president of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel, and chaplain of my sorority. I'm active in the First Presbyterian Church.

Why do you serve on the library board?
I like to be active and involved.

What is your "dream wish" for the library?
New carpet, of course! Also expansion to better house the Vanishing Texana Museum.

FRIENDS APPROVED FOR NON-PROFIT STATUS

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a determination letter approving Friends as a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The effective date is September 22, 1999, Friends' date of incorporation. This is an advance ruling that will be reviewed in 2004.

Local businesses may now feel confident that projects in which they partner with Friends may be tax deductible to the business.

Each business must, however, consult its tax advisor on this matter.

Similarly, individuals who wish to donate to the Library through Friends may feel confident that their donations are tax deductible to the donor. As with the business, however, each individual must consult his or her tax advisor.

Friends is intended to subsidize the Library with small gifts. For example, the portable "A-sign" purchased to publicize the book sale can be re-used to promote other Library activities. Suggestions from members for Friends' donations are always welcome.

Substantial contributions or bequests in a will should be channeled through the Jacksonville Library Association, which exists to manage large sums of money as a fiduciary of the Library. For more information on the Association, see the November 1999 issue of this newsletter, which is posted at http://friends.jacksonvillelibrary.com.

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library ("Friends"), a Texas non-profit corporation, exists to support the mission of the Jacksonville Public Library, which is to assemble, organize, preserve, and make easily available significant books and other enriching materials that will provide information, stimulation, education, and recreation for every resident of the community.

Information published in Library Now! is offered for the benefit of members of the Friends. Nothing stated herein is intended to, nor does it, express policy of the Jacksonville Public Library, its board of directors or the City of Jacksonville, Texas. While contributions are welcome, Friends reserves the right to edit contributions based on space and relevance to activities of Friends.

Friends has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service for nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions to Friends may therefore be tax deductible to the donor. Each person should consult his or her tax advisor concerning this issue.