LAMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY INSIDE THIS ISSUE Borrowing Policies Patron Confidentiality Lost / Damaged Items Code of Conduct SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST • Library Databases • Interlibrary Loans • Outreach Services • Library Programming • Imagination Library • Staff Duties Library Services Library Book, Audio, & DVD Returns There are book drops located outside of the library for your convenience. You can return your library items after hours, by putting them in the book drop located on the south side of the building. Free Wifi Access The library offers wireless access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connect to LPL Guest, no password required. Library Hours MONDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm TUESDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm WEDNESDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm THURSDAY 9:00am - 6:00pm FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm SATURDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed on Sundays & Major Holidays lamarlibrary.colibraries.org 719-336-4632 An Apple a day is good for your body, a chapter a day is good for your mind.
BORROWING POLICIES TRADITIONAL SERVICES 2 You may borrow between 5-15 items (3 DVDs or magazines) at a time (depending on patron status). Patrons in good standing may check out additional materials. Computer Use: Patrons may also use computers. Headphones are available to purchase. Loan periods: Regular materials – three weeks; magazines-one week; New releases or high demand items – three days or one week. Teachers and homeschoolers please ask for special policies. Two renewal check-outs for all materials. No renewals for new items or items with holds. Fines: Fines are applied to the account when books have not been returned to the library after 45 days. Fines and Fees are Subject to Change. For damaged or lost materials, patrons will be charged the cost of the item plus a processing fee. If items are not returned and you do not respond to our attempts to contact you, your account may be restricted and turned over to a Collection Agency. Books — Physical & eBooks Audio Books — CD & Streaming Magazines & Newspapers Online databases DVDs Interlibrary Loan Services Reference Assistance Services and materials for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Service throughout Prowers County Book Groups Story Time & Play Area Teen/Gaming Room Business & Educational Services Computers Wireless Access for Your Devices Free Small Group or One-on-One Computer Tutoring. Reservations Required. Printing, Faxing & Copying for a Fee. (We do not send or receive International faxes.) Big & Small Meeting Rooms by Reservation Document Scanning Outdoor Reading Areas RITA DOVE “The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world”
LAMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY SUE LATHROP, LIBRARY DIRECTOR ‘There is something deeply satisfying in working at the library. It is a place where your work collides with what you love - in a good and wholesome way” 3 LIBRARY DIRECTOR, SUE LATHROP Sue Lathrop came to our library in 2017. From the beginning, she was faced with a plethora of challenges. Sue was immediately thrown into defending the library and staff which she handled with grace and tenacity and because of this she received the Julie J. Boucher Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom Sue is passionate about libraries and finding ways to offer a variety of services and programs. This makes our library relevant and current to meet diverse needs. Sue brings invaluable knowledge and expertise making her a great conversationalist in almost every library topic. Sue is a forward thinker and embraces any change that comes our way with a hopeful smile, already planning ways to make the library better. Sue is an essential building block of all events to come in the future that work to build and shape our wonderful community. Sue’s everyday duties include: prepare and oversee library budgeting, monthly/annual reports, ordering supplies, attending meetings, webpage maintenance, strategic planning, updates policies and procedures to stay current, READsquared, grant writing, Trailblazer Theatre Company, ensuring compliance with laws, hire and motivates library staff, and so much more!
4 PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT Our goal is to enable all library visitors to enjoy an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Each person is expected to respect the rights of others and comply with the following Patron Code of Conduct while on library property. Permitted conduct in the library includes: •Quiet and courteous use of cell phones •Small group congregation for social, study or discussion purposes •Consumption of light snacks and covered beverages, except near the computers •Service animals •Smoking in exterior designated areas only Prohibited conduct in the library includes but is not limited to: •Alcohol/Drugs/Intoxication •Disorderly Conduct •Identity Theft •Misuse of Computers •Inappropriate Attire •Theft •Verbal Abuse •Physical Abuse •Property Damage •Sexual Misconduct •Threats •Openly carrying a knife, blade, firearm or other object that could be used as a weapon or without a concealed firearm permit issued by the State of Colorado (inapplicable to law enforcement) . •Activities inappropriate for a public library including but not limited to loud social interaction, bathing, shaving, washing clothes, sleeping, gambling, betting or wagering. The full Patron Code of Conduct is available in our policy manual on our website. SIDNEY SHELDON “Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life”
5 THINGS TO KNOW... Our website lamarlibrary.colibraries.org provides 24 hour access to the library catalog. If the library doesn’t have an item you want, we may be able to borrow it for you from another library. Books and other library items take at least two weeks to arrive and come through the statewide interlibrary loan system. You can request materials yourself by logging into the library catalog , or a staff member can request it for you! Magazines, journals, newspapers, and automotive repair manuals in print and on-line. Current issues of magazines do not check out, but back issues do. The library offers wireless access 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is lightly–filtered for illegal content, but otherwise open. Laptop users can also gain access through the Cultural Events Center wireless network. Tours of the library for homeschoolers, classes, or any group. Just call, and set up an appointment. We have books, movies, magazines and computers in Spanish. Return boxes are located in the library entrance on the south wall, or the after hours return boxes are located on the 4th Street south entrance. We offer services to the blind/visually-impaired. Patrons can receive shipments of talking books from the Colorado Talking Book Library. They offer large-print books & magazines. The LPL also offers large-print books. On Demand computing and Internet Safety Classes for parents and kids. Call if you need help or would like us to design a class for your group. We have Awe Stations — learning computers for preschoolers and kids in primary grades. One of these stations is bilingual. Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Children from birth to age five can get free books delivered to their home. The Lamar Public Library Board meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am
SHERI EIRHART, OUTREACH SERVICES SHERI EIRHART, OUTREACH SERVICES ‘There is something deeply satisfying in working at the library. It is a place where your work collides with what you love—in a good and wholesome way” 6 GOING PLACES! OUTREACH SERVICES Are you in need of books, movies, or other library materials? Call Sheri Eirhart today! If you are confined to home because of illness, disability or advanced age. Or if you are a school, nursing home, or daycare entity we can deliver library materials to you…for FREE! To request specific books, movies, audiobooks, or to register: Call Sheri at 719-336-1291 or 719-688-3657 -Email: sheri.eirhart@ci.lamar.co.us What does Sheri do? EVERYTHING… In libraries, outreach is often described as services for those who are infrequent users or nonusers or as services for those who are traditionally underserved. Sheri strives to provide equitable delivery of library services to all people through the development of programs, policies, and behaviors which make the library available to all people. Outreach librarians often develop new and innovative services, so they work in dynamic and changing environments. Sheri often works outside the library, with different groups. Sheri is very people-focused, social and passionate. She is committed to spreading the message of the library to new audiences. Our Sheri is the very best of all outreach librarians and goes above and beyond to help! *Schools *Day Cares *Nursing Home *Assisted Living *Homebound Individuals *Senior Centers *Craft Time *Story Hours SHERI EIRHART, OUTREACH SERVICES “I think the health f our civ lization, the depth of our wareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future, can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.” -Carl Sagan
7 YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT Our Youth Services Librarians, Cheri Aguilera and Tammy Sinka specialize in providing library services and resources for children and young adults. They strive to help foster a love of reading and learning among our youngest library users. In addition to managing their library collections, they design and implement a variety of programs and activities aimed at promoting literacy, creativity, and community engagement. Cheri and Tammy make the workplace very lively and fill it with interactive energy, especially during scheduled programs and events. They work to encourage reading and promote essential literacy skills. They take the initiative to create an inviting and educational learning space for our youth, in hopes that they will continue to use our library for years to come. *Story Hours *Summer Reading Programs *Unicorn vs Dinosaur Parties *1000 Books Before Kindergarten *Craft Time *Library Carnival *Dr. Seuss Birthday Party *Holiday Parties *Trunk-or-Treat Community Event *Advocates for Youth Services CHERI AGUILERA, YOUTH SERVICES “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all” -Jacqueline Kennedy TAMMY SINKA, YOUTH SERVICES “The library is my safe place. When I am there I can be anything I want, go anywhere I want, and see anything I want.” There are many joys to being a youth services librarian. From the hugs, to the thank yous, the laughter during a very funny book being read out loud. The silly songs, crafts, and snacks. Watching the children learn to love the written word. However, the cries when it’s time to go of, “I don’t want to leave the Lie-Barrrrry” is one of our favorite moments.
SHERI EIRHART, OUTREACH SERVICES ‘There is someSHERI EIRHART, OUTREACH SERVICES ‘There is something deeply satisfying in working at the library. It is a place where your work collides with what you love—in a good and wholesome way” 8 TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL EVENTS CENTER COORDINATOR Sarah Ausmus is our Technology Coordinator. She is prepared to help us all better understand those technology tasks that leave us all stumped. She also enjoys diverse job responsibilities such as: *One-on-One Basic Computer Tutoring *Help with Devices (laptops, iphones, kindles) *Email Help *Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks *Internet Searching *Learn about the Databases of the Month with her technology education classes *Version Conversion - transfer VHS to DVD *Cataloging Assistant *DVD Collection Development *Library Marketing Videos *Circulation Desk Help *Book Processing Sarah Ausmus is also our Cultural Events Center Coordinator. She is available to schedule the room and coordinate all the equipment you will need for your event. We call her our library wizard. ARAH AUSMUS, TECHNOLOGY “I can live five different lifetimes just by visiting the Library for a day.” MISTY WARREN, LIBRARY ASSISTANT, SENIOR “I love the atmosphere we have created at our library. A library is meant to be enjoyed and loved. I think we allow people to do that here” CATALOGING / LIBRARY MARKETING Misty Warren first started at our library in 2003. She is our lead Cataloger and helps with the library marketing/social media pages and makes the majority of our marketing fliers and flipbooks. She spends a lot of her time on collection development, inventory, and library database cleanup. She enjoys dressing up and having fun at our library programs. Misty is available to help any staff member whenever they need her because... “team work makes the dream work.” Misty also enjoys training other staff members on different tasks and loves watching them succeed.
9 LIBRARY CLERKS Tandy Hasser is our decorator extraordinaire. She makes imaginations soar with her articulate designs and thoughtful creations. Tandy works part-time at the library, but she brings so much devotion to her tasks during the time she is here. She is extremely knowledgeable while working the circulation desk and our patrons appreciate her willingness to go that extra mile. Tandy has been instrumental in making the Homeschool Hub group so successful, and she also leads the Happy Bookers Book Club. Tandy likes to keep busy and has learned many new tasks to keep her occupied. She helps with cataloging books, filing new/proofreading library cards, overseeing overdue items, and collections accounts. She is always willing to lend a hand, and is great at asking for extra tasks that need completed. Gayle Crawford came to us through the SER National program. The SER Network of Affiliates serves over one million individuals annually under three pillars: Education, Employment, and Empowerment. Gayle has taken on many new tasks and has gained confidence in her technology skills. She has taken over most of the shelving duties, Interlibrary Loans, clerical jobs as needed, book mending, help with database cleanup, assists with the inventory, and will soon learn all about working the circulation desk. Gayle also likes to keep busy and has had a significant part in getting our Summer Reading Program tasks completed; by stuffing registration bags, cutting and sorting fliers, making copies, and organizing items. Gayle is always willing to step in and help with whatever is needed! Our library clerks perform a variety of tasks and we are especially grateful for their willingness and readiness to participate. They have great attitudes and we look forward to seeing them every time they come in. GAYLE CRAWFORD ‘Every day at this library is a new adventure for me. Learning new things and meeting new people” TANDY HASSER, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” -Marcus Tullius Cicero
LAMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY 102 E. PARMENTER LAMAR, CO 81052 719-336-4632 THE LIBRARY IS NOT JUST ABOUT BOOKS… •Cake Pan Library •Musical Instrument Library •STEM Kits •Board Games and Puzzles •Wii •Video Games •Colorado Parks Passes •Writing Contests •Coloring Contests •Trailblazer Theatre Company JORGE LUIS BORGES “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library” FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY We have an incredible Friends of the Library group! Our Friends of the library raise money and public awareness in our community to support the services and programs at the library. They have monthly book sales in our library garage. This book sale is held on the 1st Friday and Saturday of every month. New items are added to the book sale daily. The Friends of the Library’s fundraising efforts are vital to the success of all of programs, but most of all they have a huge part in making our Summer Reading Program so effective. If you would like to join the Friends of the Library, just come to a book sale; sign up and pay your membership! Friends of the Library Fee Scale: $10 a year OR $50 for a lifetime ELIZABETH ANDREW “Volunteers do not necessarily have the TIME; they just have the HEART”
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