NEWSLETTER Discover Connect Learn
Jul—Aug 2015 UPDATE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Children’s Corner
2
Teen Video
2
Digital Collections
3
Author Interview
3
Friends Corner
4
News Briefs
4
Word Search
4
DEWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ShoppingTown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214-1799 (315) 446 – 3578
www.dewlib.org Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Closed Sundays The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2014 for Independence Day & Saturday, Sept. 5, Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day weekend.
ON THE
LIBRARY BUILDING PROJECT
The DCL Board of Trustees has approved the preliminary schematic design presented in a report by King & King architects on June 4, 2015. You can read the entire Schematic Design on the DCL Building Project website: dewhome.wordpress.com Visit the site to view preliminary renderings and floor plans, the Traffic Impact Assessment Report from GTS Consulting and the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report, and more. Check the web site often for new information and to sign up for email updates.
We’ve also set up a new display in the library with information and the preliminary renderings and will update it as the project progresses. Check out the website or stop in the Library to view our display often for new information and updates. Sign up for e-mail updates on the website: dewhome.wordpress.com/. Designs and updates will be posted as they become available, so check back often or register to receive project updates automatically by email! - Wendy Scott Executive Director
DCL WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES The DCL Board of Trustees elected three new trustees at its May 2015 Board Meeting. The trustees have been elected provisionally for three year terms pending a vote in the 2016 Annual Meeting. The new trustees bring a wealth of experience and skills to the Board, and the library is delighted to welcome them as we move forward with the building project. Jill Enright has varied experience as an environmental planner and project manager, a natural resources specialist, and a mechanical engineer, with extensive experience in U.S. Navy and Marine Corps projects and installations. A resident of Jamesville, Jill is also an active member of the Jamesville Elementary Parent Teachers Group. Before joining the Board of Trustees, Jill was a volunteer on the DCL Board Design Working Group.
Douglas Arena is a project architect with Bell & Spina P.C. with an expertise in building envelope systems. In 2009, he and his family moved to DeWitt for the fresh air and space, and closer proximity to family in upstate NY. Doug volunteers his time as co-chair of the building and grounds committee at All Saints Church and participates in his neighborhood association. Shelly Field, a seasoned author and presenter, is President and CEO of two organizations: the Shelly Field Organization, a public relations, marketing and management firm, and; Shelly Field Organization Life Coaching and Stress Management Services. Shelly also has extensive experience working with non-profits and community groups, including serving as trustee on the DCL Friends of the Library Board.
DCL WELCOMES NEW OUTREACH LIBRARIAN The DCL is pleased to announce that Nancarrow Brown has joined the DCL as the new part-time Outreach Librarian. Nan has a BA from SUNY ESF, an MS in Education from LeMoyne, and a brand new MSLIS from the SU iSchool. In addition to experience as a teacher, Nan has significant library experience, including: circulation, reference and reader’s advisory, and
children’s and teen programming. The DCL welcomes Nan in her new role.