Memorandum:

To: Winnefox Library System Trustees

From: Mark Arend, Interim Assistant Director

Subject: Report of System activities

Date: 15 July 2004

The following is an update of activities since our last meeting. I would be happy to provide further details at our meeting, or feel free to give me a call or send an email in advance.

Summer Reading Program: Summer is a busy time for many of our libraries and this year is no different; reports are coming in that they are having successful summer reading programs. Some are reporting record numbers of participants. Special thanks to the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for providing passes for the Bristol Renaissance Faire and the “Wisconsin Castles” (historic house museums) promotion.

2006 County Funding: As of this writing, funding requests have been sent to the committees overseeing libraries in Green Lake & Waushara counties and requests will be going out in Fond du Lac and Marquette counties soon. It’s too early in the county budget process to tell how funding will be next year, but we’re expecting another tight budget season.

WCTS Collection Enhancement Grant: The effects of the WCTS Collection Enhancement grants continue to be seen in libraries in Marquette, Green Lake, & Waushara Counties. As of the end of June about 3,100 items have been purchased under this year’s grant.

Library Director Changes: Erika Pawinski will start as director of the Oxford Public Library on 1 August; current director Ardis Kuhlman will be staying on until mid-August to help with the transition. Endeavor Public Library has advertised for a new director and will probably be interviewing in late July or early August.

Winnefox Staff Changes: Lou Ann Polishinksi, one of our Interlibrary Loan clerks has retired. We have hired Abby Ziebell, a former OPL page has been hired to replace her.