• Extended check outdoes not apply to out-of-state and out-of-county loans. Patrons can call the lending library to see if the item is renewable.

• If patrons renew already checked out books next week, the items will renew for the extended loan period.

• Patrons who place holds on books will be asked if they want to go to Powell to retrieve the book or they will be given the option of having their name moved to the bottom of the hold list.

• Please encourage patrons to return books at the book drop at the "old" Cody library as they are finished with them.
   
• Beginning next week, Powell is the default pick up location for interlibrary loans

• A patron suggested that the new library have receptacles of some sort at strategic locations for patrons to place books that need re-shelving accompanied by a sign such as "Please place materals here for reshelving". We hope this will discourage patrons from re-shelving books themselves.

• During the period we are closed we will be weeding and reading shelves simultaneously.
   
   

I LIKE THE IDEA OF A BOOK SALE -- B UT NOT THE DAY BEFORE THE GRAND OPENING. WE WILL BE FAR TOO BUSY THAT DAY. PERHAPS A WEEK OR TWO PRIOR TO THE OPENING WOULD WORK. THIS IS SOMETHING WE SHOULD PROMOTE TO THE HILT. IDEAS?

• Some staff members have suggested to the committee that we should pose the possibility of the Powell Branch remaining open longer on Saturdays during closure time from Aug. 16 to Oct. 4.

• We feel the holds (materials reserved by patrons) should be kept at the circulation desk on higher shelving so we don't have to bend down to get them. (Pat)
  THERE ARE OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE CIRCULATION AREA WHERE HOLDS CAN BE SHELVED. I WILL LOOK AT THAT WHEN I GO TO THE COMPLEX THIS MORNING AND REPORT BACK.
  12 PM -- I JUST RETURNED FROM VISITING THE NEW LIBRARY. THERE ARE OTHER PLACES NEAR THE CIRCULATION DESK WHERE HOLDS CAN BE KEPT ON A BOOK TRUCK.
  We also think that patrons should not pick up their own holds, as was previously discussed, because grabby people might take stuff not intended for them. We feel there should be two spots for holds: one for in-county holds at the circ desk and one for out-of-county holds at the Ref Desk (Carmela)
  DOES THIS MEAN THAT CARMELA WILL NEED A CASH BOX TO COLLECT ILL FEES?
   

• What should we do with items we withdraw during the closure period? Suggestions: put them outside for people to take; put them up at the Rec Center for people to take; put them up at the Complex inside the front door; throw some in the dumpster and selectively give away some by one of the aforementioned methods. (Edie)
  THESE SUGGESTIONS SHOULD ALL BE IMPLEMENTED. WE SHOULD ASK THE REC CENTER IF THEY ARE WILLING TO RECEIVE ITEMS..

• Carmela wants the pickup points for ILL requests made by Cody patrons (i.e., Powell or Meeteetse branches) spelled out thoroughly on the website. She is trying to contact Trish about this today. We also need to have it spelled out on our website. Attention Laura; can you think of a way to do this? LET'S SEE WHAT TRISH HAS TO SAY
  I can't do anything about WYLDCAT--that's all the state. We could put a subpage on the Cody page with a thorough explanation and link to it in every front page Cody library update. --Laura

• Carmela also wants up to make sure that people know that extended checkouts will not apply to popular bestsellers that have holds. Say, "Come on people, share!!!" HOW DO YOU PLAN TO ENFORCE THIS?

• Carmela noted that a patron suggested we put black paper over the door and a big sign saying we're closed so that people can't see what's going on and potentially disturb the very busy bees inside. Edie says put up newspapers; save our good black paper for other uses. I LIKE THE IDEA OF NEWSPAPERS. WHAT ABOUT THE FUNNY PAGES?
   
   We hope that we'll be able to have enough time to test-run things, especially computers, before we open the new doors at the new place. (Edie) AT THIS POINT THE MOVE IS TO TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15 AND SHOULD LAST 6-8 DAYS. STAFF WILL HAVE TWO WEEKS IN THE NEW FACILITY BEFORE THE OPENING ON OCTOBER 4.

• Pat suggests we resume wearing name tags again at the new place. I think that would necessitate getting some more because not everyone has them. CHERYL HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING THIS (COMPARISON SHOPPING RE PRICE AND MATERIALS) AND I WILL ASK HER TO PLACE THE ORDER SOON.

1. Splash of the day was not so much coffee as a security question concerning a rear emergency door -- east side of the new library near the cafeteria which now exits onto a patio. Will this area be secured somehow to prevent anyone from stealing materials and children from falling into the pond? Will the door be equipped with break-away locks to be used only in emergency? Will there be fencing so people can use the area? How will it be secured so that people cannot steal stuff or otherwise get into trouble?
   The rear door on the east side of the new library that exits from the cafe will be equipped with a panic bar and set off an alarm if opened when the alarm is on. The double doors leading from the adult fiction area to the space under the overhang from the second floor will remain unlocked during fair weather. The space under the overhang will be fenced. People with thievery in mind will probably not be deterred. Others will accept that materials must remain within the boundaries set. 
    
2. Will we be able to check out items at our individual desks? This would require receipt printers, and Carmela pointed out that her computer is not compatible with a receipt printer. To add to that question -- will staff be getting better computers to enable check outs?
   Checkout of materials will take place at circulation, reference, AV and in the children's department. We will purchase another receipt printer. We will be purchasing new computers.
    
3. Carmela is notifying her regular ILL patrons, but somehow other people should be notifed, and perhaps this would be a website task, to specify Powell or Meeteetse as a pickup destination when they place holds via computer at home. Who should be in charge of this? How should we do this?
   It makes sense to put this information on the website. I will see what needs to be done.
    
4. We should give advance notice to patrons in the Big Horn Basin about being closed, not only local patrons. How should we do that? 
   --start by sending press releases EVERYWHERE--I think there are a lot of media outlets we don't reach (Laura)
   Press releases have been sent to the following media outlets: Wyoming Public Radio,  Yellowstone Public Radio, KPOW, Cody Enterprise, Powell Tribune, Casper Star Tribune, Greybull Standard, KULR Television, Billings Gazette, and Big Horn Radio Network
    
    
5. We should begin extended checkout Aug. 11 and make it last for 8 to 9 weeks. Who should be in charge of notifying the state about this? 
   I have been working with Desiree
    
6. It would be helpful to know when the move is actually going to take place (date) so that ILL can continue as long as possible. 
   We will not have a firm date until shortly after Labor Day
    
7. People will call while we are closed. Do we need to designate one person to answer the phone or whoever can get to the phone the fastest? A decision on this would be helpful. 
   It makes sense to schedule people to answer the telephone. This should be a rotating responsibility. I will work with Marge on this
    
8. We need to emphasize to people that they should return any materials they finish reading, listening to, or watching in the drop box during our closed period. How should we do this? 
   Tell people when they are checking out materials and post it on the web site
    
9. We should use our website to update people about closure and the databases etc. that will still be available via WYLD. Who should do this? 
   --I've been talking to the web team about this a bit--we're open to any and all suggestions (Laura)
   I agree with Laura and am interested in learning how you wish to proceed
    

JULY 14

Frances said she is working on the extended or not extended due date question while the library is closed.

ILLs are still up in the air. Will we need to have them pick up stuff in Powell? Will we still have access to our books to send to Powell? What about Meeteetse?

CARMELA HAS SOME EXCELLENT RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL BE DISCUSSED.

Some questions that were raised after the May 9 tour:

The book shelves in the adult sections are getting very full. Will there be additional book shelves?

YES, THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL SHELVING. WE WILL REUSE ALL OF THE EXISTING SHELVING IN THE ADULT AND CHILDREN'S AREAS (ALL OF THIS WILL BE IN THE ADULT AREA NOW WITH NEW END PANELS. THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE NEW SHELVING THROUGHOUT) 

Are all the shelves in the library free-standing? If not, how will the ones that are not free-standing be secured?

I AM NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND THIS QUESTION. MOST OF THE SHELVING WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FROM BOTH SIDES. THE SHELVING ALONG WALLS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED

Will the bookshelves be dis-assembled when they are moved or moved as is?

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE SHELVING UNITS WILL BE DISASSEMBLED, MOVED AND THEN REASSEMBLED WITH THE NEW END PANELS.

CONCERN LIST as of 5/1/2008

 Please begin listing those items needed in the new library that will not be included in supplies orders through the end of June. Those purchases will be made as we prepare move.

Frances 

SUPPLIES NEEDED NOT PART OF FURNISHINGS

Bookends

CONCERN LIST as of 4/30/2008

• Need more bookends!!! NOTED. We should begin compiling a list of supplies that are needed that are not part of the furnishing plan.
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• Paperback racks in the adult section THESE RACKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FURNISHING PLAN

Carmela & Edie met at Beta this morning (Wed.) and discussed security concerns. We realize that it may not yet be obvious how to solve these until we're situated in the new location, however we have come concerns:

• Such a big area may be difficult to clear before closing time. PLEASE CONSIDER HOW THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED. IT SEEMS THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE COULD WALK THROUGH THE LIBRARY SHORTLY BEFORE CLOSING AND THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOSING TO MAKE SURE ALL AREAS ARE EMPTY. AT THE HISTORICAL CENTER, WHICH IS VERY LARGE, ONE FLOOR GUARD IS ASSIGNED TO EACH GALLERY AT CLOSING. THERE WAS NEVER A PROBLEM GETTING PEOPLE OUT. SEE REPLY BELOW CONCERNING THE CLEANING CREW.
• Will there be gates on closed sections during after-hours programs?
• THERE ARE TWO METAL GATES IN THE LIBRARY THAT CLOSE THE ENTIRE LIBRARY OFF FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM. ONCE THE GATES ARE CLOSED PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE ELEVATOR, THE STAIRS AND THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN THAT AREA. THERE IS A MEN'S ROOM DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WOMEN'S ROOM THAT CAN BE REACHED BY THE STAIRS OR THE ELEVATOR
• How will entry be gained -- keys or key pads?
• I AM NOT SURE, BUT I BELIEVE ENTRY WILL BE WITH KEYS
• Need for posted fire escape routes?
• THE ARCHITECTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE
• Security cameras?
• THE BOARD AND I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS, BUT CAMERAS ARE NOT PRESENTLY PLANNED FOR.
• Wireless intercom or some way to signal the need for help, say in the stacks....
• PLEASE LOOK INTO THE COST OF SUCH A SYSTEM.
• Will the elevator be locked after hours?
• THE ELEVATORS WILL BE LOCKED AFTER HOURS. WHEN THE MEETING ROOM IS IN USE THE ELEVATOR TO THAT AREA WILL REMAIN UNLOCKED
• Would there be a need for a security guard at night to help make sure the building is cleared?
  EVERY NIGHT DURING THE WEEK THERE WILL BE A CLEANING CREW WORKING IN THE LIBRARY. MIKE VOWELL IS CONFIDENT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE THAT CONCERN.
   
  Thanks for your attention!

Meeting Minutes - 4/16/2008  -- Frances' Responses below in CAPS

A question was raised about signage in the new library?  Has signage been planned for the interior spaces? If not, we need to brainstorm about what is needed, for example: Children's Department, Restrooms, Circulation Desk, Book Return, Young Adult/Teen Room, etc. THE DESIGNER HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE SIGNAGE. PLEASE ASK TO SEE WHAT HE HAS COME UP WITH I HAVE THAT INFORMATION IN MY OFFICE.

Patrons are asking questions about the new library. Their questions are as important as ours and need to be addressed in some forum, perhaps a one sheet pamphlet we can direct them to for information. Among the questions we've heard are: 1) Will we have more/new books? The committee's response is that while our book budget is not increasing, we will be able to add good donated materials because we will have more room. 2) Will more staff be hired? As far as we know, added positions include 2 part-time staff people and people to staff the cafe. If you hear our patrons voicing concerns, please pass them along to either Carmela, Edie or Joanne so we can address them in the transition committee meetings. THE RESPONSES GIVEN ARE CORRECT. PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING TOGETHER A SURVEY TO ASK FOR FEEDBACK FROM OUR PATRONS

The committee raised the question about a part-time YA librarian to staff the YA section. Advantageous times to staff that area are 2-5:30 p.m., 2-8 p.m. on the nights we are open late, and on Saturdays from 10-4. THIS IS NOT YET IN THE BUDGET. I AM TAKING A WAIT-AND-SEE APPROACH AT THE MOMENT. THERE HAS BEEN DISCUSSION WITH NWC LIBRARIAN SUSAN RICHARDS ABOUT HAVING A SHARED POSITION IN THE LIBRARY. THIS PERSON WOULD BE A YOUTH AND STUDENT SERVICES LIBRARIAN. WE ARE ONLY AT THE THINKING STAGES.

The library's responsibility for the cafe was discussed. The county already leases space to outside entities (NWC, UW, other businesses) why is the cafe in the library any different? We know Frances' is working on this - we just wanted to let her know we support her efforts. THERE IS A CONCERN THAT IF AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS WERE TO BE CONTRACTED TO RUN THE CAFE THERE WOULD NOT BE THE FLEXIBILITY NWC NEEDS TO HAVE IN TERMS OF SCHEDULING CLASSES THAT WOULD MAKE USE OF THE KITCHEN

Concern was raised about the location for discharging books and the Tech Department's responsibility to discharge the books. This seems an added workload to a department that is already very busy. IT IS NOT MY PLAN FOR TECH STAFF TO HANDLE DISCHARGING OF BOOKS AND OTHER RETURNED MATERIALS. RATHER, THAT WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CIRCULATION STAFF (WE SHOULD PLAN TO TRAIN NEW HIRES IN DISCHARGING, CATCHING HOLDS, RETURNING ILLs, ETC.)

(Frances did acknowledge this before, but I'm not sure how only two more part-time people are going to cover the front desk, YA area and discharge and shelve too. I guess my concern is that maybe two more part-time employees may not be enough. But I'm sure we'll have a better idea as things unfold in the new library. -- Edie) AS EDIE NOTES, WE MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH STAFF, BUT UNTIL WE ARE IN THE NEW LIBRARY AND HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE FLOW OF WORK WE WILL NOT KNOW. THE TWO PART-TIME ADDITIONS SHOULD HELP. I ANTICIPATE THAT ALL OF OUR JOBS WILL UNDERGO SOME CHANGE AND WE ADAPT TO THE NEW ENVIRONMENT

No matter how well-planned and organized the move is, it will still be a chaotic time. For that reason Cody should NOT serve as the drop off point for books going between Powell and Meeteetse. We realize this may be a little inconvenient, but no matter how well we plan, moves are inconvenient - it's the nature of the beast. But the good thing is that it is not forever!

I CANNOT ARGUE WITH THIS CONCERN. LET'S PLAN TO DISCUSS THIS AT THE COUNTYWIDE MEETING NEXT WEEK

If there is time to weed before the move, we thought it best not to move until weeding and withdrawing are completed. A two week period after we close and before we move to weed and then withdraw would be beneficial. Then Tech can be moved after the weeded collections are withdrawn.

THERE SHOULD BE AMPLE TIME TO WEED BEFORE THE MOVE. THE MOVE ITSELF WILL TAKE ABOUT A WEEK. THERE SHOULD BE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BETWEEN CLOSING AND MOVING IN WHICH TO DO A LOT OF WEEDING. THIS

If you have any concerns about the move please let either Carmela, Edie, or Joanne know. Thanks.

THANK YOU TO JOANNE, CARMELA AND EDIE FOR TAKING ON THIS PROJECT. I HOPE EVERYONE WILL TAKE THE TIME TO VOICE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ON THIS SITE.

FRANCES

REPLY TO 4/10/08 QUESTIONS

I have sent an email to the architects asking that they verify for us the locations for all computer network connections. Needed equipment has been noted.

Frances

MORE QUESTIONS STARTING 4/10/08:

More checkout & discharge computers/scanners/receipt printers will be needed: Marge envisions 10: 2 at the circ desk, 2 at the discharge in technical, 1 at children's, 1 teenroom, 1 at AV, 1 at reference, 1 at a smaller extra circ desk, and an extra.

QUESTIONS ETC FROM SESSION 1 4/9/08:

4/9/2008 --- Frances' comments in response to Edie's and Joanne's questions/concerns (ALL CAPS)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MOVERS AND US

What are the responsibilities of the movers -- packing and unpacking both? -- Joanne (AS I UNDERSTAND THE WAY THE MOVING PROCESS WORKS THE MOVERS WILL PACK AND UNPACK EVERYTHING WE DESIGNATE FOR THE MOVE. THEY WILL REASSEMBLE SHELVING BEING MOVED. I WILL KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS SOON)

What will our responsibilities be during this time? (CODY LIBRARY STAFF WILL BE WORKING WITH THE MOVERS TO MAKE SURE MATERIALS BEING MOVED ARE PLACED IN THE CORRECT AREAS. THEY WILL ALSO BE GETTING THEIR AREAS SET UP, ORGANIZING MATERIALS, FAMILIARIZING THEMSELVES WITH THE OVERALL FACILITY, AND MORE -- I AM WORKING ON THIS, PLEASE BE PATIENT)

LONGTERM CHECKOUT DURING CLOSURE?

Are we going to consider longterm checkout periods before we move? Will this possibly cause more problems? Will people forget they have the items during this prolonged time? -- Joanne & Edie (THE LARAMIE COUNTY LIBRARY HAD GOOD SUCCESS WITH THE EXTENDED CHECKOUT DURING THE TIME THEY WERE CLOSED FOR THE MOVE FROM THE OLD LIBRARY TO THE NEW ONE -- IT IS FROM THEM THAT I GOT THE IDEA. THEY ALSO RELAXED THE LIMITS ON AV MATERIALS A BIT.)

DISCHARGING MATERIALS

How will the discharging be handled at the new library? I understand that the books will be returned to the tech services area. Will there be additional people employed to do discharging? Or will the tech services department employees be responsible for this? I have noticed that at the front desk currently, discharging is about all you get accomplished. I would really like to see someone other than a current tech employee take time to do this. Also, will new scanning equipment be set up at the discharge place? I would foresee a need for that, rather than dragging items over to our work stations. -- Edie (AT PRESENT I AM ASKING FOR TWO NEW PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY. AMONG OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES THEY WILL BE DISCHARGING MATERIAL WHEN IT COMES IN. IT MAKES SENSE TO HAVE COMPUTERS WITH SCANNERS ATTACHED ADJACENT TO THE RETURN BINS -- I WILL SEE THAT THIS IS IN THE PLAN)

CLOSURE TIME:

When will we be closed? It would be nice to have advanced warning for planning and personal scheduling. Will we have regular hours during this time? What about weekends and evenings? (I CANNOT GIVE AN EXACT DATE FOR CLOSURE AT THIS TIME. THAT WILL DEPEND ON THE SPEED WITH WHICH THE NEW LIBRARY IS COMPLETED. MY CURRENT GUESS IS THAT CODY WOULD CLOSE SOMETIME AFTER THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST AND REOPEN ON THE 4TH OF OCTOBER --- MORE ON THIS AS I HAVE MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: THE ACTUAL MOVE WILL NOT TAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. WE ARE ALLOWING FOR PRE-MOVE PREPARATION TIME AS WELL AS POST-MOVE SHAKE DOWN IN THE TIME ESTIMATED FOR CLOSURE.)

WEEDING

Should we get into a decisive plan for weeding old materials and other items now rather than later? Help! We need a plan! And we need to implement the plan. Or maybe we can't even do this now and should quit worrying about it? Joanne and Edie. (WEEDING IN PREPARATION FOR THE MOVE IS ESSENTIAL. IN ADDITION, AFTER CODY CLOSES, BUT BEFORE THE MOVERS ARRIVE, THERE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED TIME FOR WEEDING AND DISPOSAL OF UNNEEDED MATERIALS.)

SOFT OPENING

Joanne suggests having a dress rehearsal over a period of days to troubleshoot technical and logistical procedures. Develop a list of opening and closing procedures. New keys? or how will the library be secured? (ONCE THE LIBRARY MOVE IS COMPLETE, EVERYONE ON STAFF WILL BE SPENDING TIME GAINING FAMILIARITY WITH THE FACILITY BEFORE THE DOORS ARE OPEN. NEW KEYS WILL BE ISSUED AT SOME POINT DURING THE MOVE. IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT LIMITED ACCESS MIGHT OCCUR, BUT I AM STILL CONSIDERING HOW THIS MIGHT BE ACCOMPLISHED.)

PUBLIC COMPUTERS

How many computers are there going to be? I overheard something about software to time out usage. But are we going to keep restricting people to one-time usage during a day? If so, will we still need to keep a paper sign-up sheet? -- Joanne. Someone might need to be in that area during usage. Who? -- Edie (THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 20 PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS. TY AND I PARTICIPATED IN A WEBINAR ABOUT ACCESS CONTROL SOFTWARE YESTERDAY MORNING. THE SOFTWARE WE LEARNED ABOUT CAN BE SET TO TIME OUT AT THE TIME OF OUR CHOOSING, IT CAN BE OVERRIDEN TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME IF NO-ONE IS WAITING, IT CAN BE SET TO ALLOW X HOURS/MINUTES OF USE PER SESSION/PER DAY/PER WEEK THAT CAN BE CONTROLLED REMOTELY. WE WILL BE LOOKING AT OTHER SYSTEMS BEFORE REACHING A DECISION. USING SUCH SOFTWARE WOULD FREE CIRCULATION DESK STAFF FROM THAT RESPONSIBILITY AND THE SYSTEM WOULD COMPILE USAGE STATISTICS FOR CODY. THIS MAY BE EXTENDED TO POWELL AND MEETEETSE AS WELL. IN MY LIMITED EXPERIENCE I HAVE NOTED THAT THE COMPUTER AREAS IN LARGER LIBRARIES ARE NOT ALWAYS STAFFED. HOWEVER, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT OUR TECHNOLOGY PERSON WILL NEED TO SPEND SOME TIME IN THAT AREA EVERY DAY.

PHYSICAL IMPACT AND HOURS

People are going to be physically taxed. Margie suggests not adding hours right away. "Let’s work out the kinks first." She said she thinks we’ll be hiring 2 part-time people but there may be a need for more. (THE IMPACTS ON STAFF WILL BE MANY. EMOTIONALLY, CHANGE IS OFTEN A CHALLENGE -- PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUT HOW THINGS ARE DONE WILL BE THREATENED; PHYSICALLY, THERE WILL BE MORE SPACE TO MONITOR AND MANAGE; ADDING NEW STAFF IN THE LIBRARY AND FOR THE CAFE WILL ALSO AFFECT THE LIBRARY STAFF; STAFF WILL BE CALLED UPON TO LOOK AT NEW WAYS OF DOING THINGS. FOR THE PRESENT, THE HOURS WILL NOT CHANGE. HOWEVER, THAT MAY CHANGE WHEN WE HAVE A BETTER FEEL FOR THE DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY.)

ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS

What is the new official address? How do we go about notifying change of addresses. Who do we need to tell? Need to develop a good way to tell people how to get there. Maps? List of other internet email places should be posted on the door while we're closed and maybe afterward? (I HAVE ASKED THE CITY OF CODY TO INVESTIGATE ASSIGNING A DESIGNATED ADDRESS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY. LONNIE KELSEY WHO WAS IN CHARGE OF THIS AREA RECENTLY DIED AND HIS SUCCESSOR IS STILL GETTING UP TO SPEED ON THE JOB. ONCE WE KNOW WHAT THAT ADDRESS IS, IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED. THE SUGGESTION TO POST A LIST OF OTHER PLACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN GO TO ACCESS EMAIL IS A GOOD ONE. LET'S PLAN TO DO THAT. THE SUGGESTION OF A MAP IS ALSO A GOOD ONE. THAT SHOULD NOT BE HARD TO ACCOMPLISH. THE CURRENT CODY MAP CAN BE ANNOTATED AND THEN COPIED WITH THOSE COPIES DISTRIBUTED AROUND TOWN, AT THE CHAMBER, THE BANKS, SCHOOLS, BBHC, AND SO ON.

  CODY' DVDS & CDBOOKS COULD GO TO POWELL DURING THE TIME WE'LL BE CLOSED:

Hi, Edie--

    Frances may have already passed this thought on to your committee, but just in case--Jo Norlin had an idea I thought was a good one.  We think we could find room in Powell during the Big Move to house and keep circulating all of Cody's DVDs and CD books.  It might help with moving logistics, and it would keep those items circulating, hopefully to Cody patrons as well if they make their way over to Powell.  We don't think we could find room for other materials, but we're hoping this might help a little. Janet

TRANSPORTING BOOKS FROM MEETEETSE TO POWELL, AND VICE VERSA 

Well, it occurs to me that the business of transporting books may be a little more complicated.  Will there be some kind of designated drop-off place for couriers?  I don’t think driving from Meeteetse to Powell (or vice versa) and back on a regular basis is really a great solution.  Should we mail everything?  That could get expensive. . . .That’s all I’ve thought of so far. Laura.

Laura -- I think we'll probably be able to come up with some solution as the time approaches when we are closed. -- Edie