Writing the Story of a New Library

It’s hard to believe that I’m entering my sixth month with the Delaware County District Library. Since I started in September, I’ve jumped headfirst into discovering the wonderful things that DCDL offers. My primary focus has been closing the construction chapter of the Liberty Branch Library. With that, I’m happy to say that the Liberty Branch Library will open this spring!

In this issue of Check it Out, you’ll learn about how we put (60,000+) items on the shelves at a new library. However, the work that goes into creating a new library goes beyond books. The IT Department prepares all the technology that it takes to have a 21st century library. The Facilities Department maintains everything – from the floors you’ll walk on to the toilets you’ll flush. Human Resources prepares 25 positions to help the branch operate. The Fiscal Office budgets for such a beautiful building. The Communications Department keeps the process transparent with updates. And this is just the start; there are many more individuals with important roles to play.

Just like a good book has many layers and characters that bring the story to life, a library is written in the same way. Without one of these components that I’ve listed, we would not have the full story of the Liberty Branch Library.

I can’t wait for you to open the cover. See you there later this spring.

Bryan Howard, Director

Dcdl Board Of Trustees

Holly Quaine, President

Scott Tiede, Vice President

Connie Skinner, Secretary

Brad Allen

Lori Kipfer

Nick McCoy TBA

Holiday Closures

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29