NCompass Live - May 19, 2021
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/NCompassLive/
How do you run a library when you are the only paid staff? From books to volunteers, budget to programming, learn what it takes to prosper as a solo librarian. Librarian Sherri will discuss her strategies to keep sane in a busy workplace. She’ll speak about purchasing books, passive and active readers’ advisory, utilizing volunteers, simple programing ideas, patrons, and some budgeting. We will save time for questions, suggestions, and brainstorming.
Presenter: Sherri Lemhouse, Librarian, Brownsville (OR) Community Library.
16. Volunteers
the big deal
• Super
• Community Oriented
• Friendly
• Unpaid
• Tap into their expertise
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30. Other programs
• These programs bring
people to the Library
throughThe Side Door
• Choose 3 and rotate
31. Advertising • Poster
• Library website
• Social Media
• Local Newspaper
• Flyers at the circulation desk & bulletin
boards
32. Budget
Which Star Wars character
travels around the world?
Globi-wan Kenobi!
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33. 2021/22 NEW REQUESTS
+FRONT DESK/LIBRARIAN COMPUTER
(PURCHASED 2019)
+LIBRARY LAPTOP? (HAND ME DOWN 2020)
+GRANT LINE ITEM FOR SUMMER
READING PROGRAM
+CORNER ROUNDED BOOKSHELF ON
WHEELS FOR BOARD BOOKS
34. Saving for future expenses: Total Saving per year
• Carpet $25,000/20 $1,250/year
• HVAC $20,000/20 $ 1,000/year
• Upholstery $ 5,000/20 $ 250/year
• Roof $20,000/20 $1,000/year
• Circulation Computer $ 2,000/5 $ 400/year
• Public Computers $ 2,000 /5 $ 400/year
• Librarian Computer $ 1,000/5 $ 200/year
• New Exterior Paint $ 7,500/10 $ 750/year
• Total $62,000 $ 5,250/year
• 2021/22 Conferences
• OLA $ 650
• ARSL $2,500 (I plan to attend in Fall 2021 Nevada)
• Internet/Wi-Fi Failures TCC/Jodie $1,000
• Special Budget Requests 2021/2022 year $ 8,500