Library A Week

Sidney Community Library

2010 no. 28

Library Profile

Library Name: Sidney Community Library Location: 221 S. David St, Sidney, IL 61877 Type: Public Mission: To meet the needs of our patrons and to continue to grow and be aware of those needs. Library Webpage: http://www.sidneylibrary.webs.com LTLS Directory Page: http://www.lincolntrail.info/syn.html LTLS Member Since: 1970   An interview with Director, Jeanne Daly

What is unique about your library?

I believe that we have one of the smallest libraries (in square feet). We used to house the historical society’s newspaper collection, but it has since been put on microfiche. We have really tried to update the library to the community’s needs. We have gone online with LTLS and added computers for library use.

What are the primary goals and objectives of your library?

We, of course, want to continue to meet the needs and wants of our patrons, but our main goal right now is expansion. The library needs more space for collection growth and programming.

What cooperative efforts are you currently doing?

We have been online with LTLS for 2 years. We have started working with the local art guild and will be doing programs with them once every few months. Once a year we have a CPR class in the library. One of the school librarians has been coming every two weeks to do Advanced Reader testing.

Tell us a story about your library.

When Bethe Lynn joined our board, the previous director asked her to start a new book club. Bethe’s book club started about 5 years ago and is still going strong.

If money were no object, what services would you add?

We would expand the library. With more space we would be able to do a lot more programming, especially children’s programming. The space would also allow our collection to grow without making difficult weeding decisions. I would get all new computers and add more of them. I would also hire someone to teach a basic computer skill class. I would work on updating the junior non-fiction section and buy more elementary school level books.

What is popular in your library?

Fiction is very popular with the best sellers being in the highest demand. DVD’s and movies are also very popular. Many people come into the library to use the computer.

How does your library use online tools to connect to your users?

We have a library website where patrons can find out what is going on in the library, as well as in the area. We have a link to LINC so that our patrons can search the catalog and make requests from home.

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