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Recent Executive Director Updates

Going Fine Free

Submitted by larry.white on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 08:39

What is happening?

MLS will be implementing some changes to our Library Accounts and Borrowing policies beginning July 1st. The two major changes happening in July will be starting a fine free pilot and transitioning to a three-year expiration date for library accounts.

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Fine Free, Library Accounts, Library Cards, Executive Director Update

System Update (Budget, Sit & Stay, Communication Cabinet and Appreciation)

Submitted by larry.white on Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:09

This is a short video that provides information regarding where we are with the budgeting process, our approach to reopening the library, the work of the Communications Cabinet, and appreciation for the work that you do. There will be more information on all these topics moving forward as we progress through the year. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Communication, COVID-19, Phased Reopening, Budget, Executive Director Update

State of the Library

Submitted by larry.white on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 18:35

This video is about describing the general state of our library system. It is a 20,00-foot perspective of where we are today and how we can move forward in becoming a meaningful and impacting organization for the communities we serve. I am still learning and listening to you and our stakeholders to better understand what our needs are and how we can make a difference. But, I wanted to give you an idea of what I am thinking and where we are; it does not include everything that we do well or need to improve on. There will be more videos in the future that will address things more specifically.

I will be out learning and listening to you as we move forward. I hope you decide that we can be a leader in our communities and work together to bring success to fruition for everyone. Thanks for listening to me ramble for a while.  

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Executive Director Update

Interim Executive Director Video Update

Submitted by larry.white on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 13:38
I hope this finds you well and enjoying your day. I know there are questions about how the library is responding to Covid and other organizational activities. So, during this video (filmed on Thursday Nov. 5), I walk through our current status of covid within the system and provide other organizational news / information.  In addition to the Covid news, I also discuss SMG / LT developments, the Communications Cabinet, and other system information.  
 
As an addendum to the video, I know this morning's Covid -related data took a steep climb. I will be bringing data to the Executive Committee of the MLC on Wednesday to discuss how the library moves forward.  
 
Based on your responses, I will try to make a regular video message and share them every 2 weeks. Please send me any questions you may have, and I will give you an answer (either via video or other means).
 
Thank you for everything you do that allows MLS to make a positive difference in our communities. 
 
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COVID-19, Coronavirus, Safety, leadership team, Executive Director Update

Introduction

Submitted by larry.white on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 10:30

Please find a short video introduction of myself with some comments related to where I see the library moving in the future. I will be posting short videos like this occasionally to the intranet so that anyone can view them. Please let me know if I can be of assistance or there is a topic that is of interest to you. 

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Executive Director Update

Reopening

Submitted by larry.white on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 13:29

I would like to share with you the planning for reopening the libraries within the MLS system. Therefore, I would like you to know about the plan and the thinking behind it.     

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COVID-19, Coronavirus, Reopening, Executive Director Update

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