Fall Staff Association Meeting Pictures

Thanks to the Staff Association for a great Fall meeting!

The winners of the skull decorating contest were:
1st Place - Reference
2nd Place - Acquisitions
3rd Place - Access Services

Halloween in Jackson Library

The skulls for the Staff Association contest are on display across from the reference desk.  Vote for your favorite!

While you're there, check out this year's display of Living Dead Dolls in the staff display case.

Bountiful CROP of Pennies!

Not my photo but the donated pennies did
cover most of my dining room table.

A HUGE thank you to the thriftiness and generosity of University Libraries' staff! I sent out a modest request for pennies to contribute to my oldest son's school [Brown Summit Middle] Penny War for CROP Walk.  Your response was almost overwhelming - it was certainly heavy. You dumped out your change jars, checked your desk drawers, checked your pockets, and may have looked in places that don't need to be disclosed. To all of you - thank you for your time, your effort, and your support of the cause. To learn more about CROP walks and other services provided by Church World Services, go here. 

A special thanks to the donors:

Mary Katherine Amos

Mary Jane Conger

Cheryl Cross

Jennifer Motszko

Mark Schumacher

Kathelene McCarty Smith

Tattooed Librarians

Good afternoon all,

I thought I'd share this article I saw the other day about the Rhode Island Library Associations "Tattooed Librarians of the Ocean State" calendar. 

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/14/20961308-rhode-islands-tattooed-librarian-calendar-defies-stereotypes?lite

They are using the calendar as a fund raiser for the organization after seeing it done in other states include Texas and Massachusetts.  Maybe this could be a fund raiser for Jackson library? :P

If you are interested in purchasing a 2014 calendar, they are on sale for $12 at their website.

Sean

Pictures from Marilyn

From Marilyn -

This is my grandson Andrew enjoying a drink from the library mug. He just turned 9 months old.

Free Popcorn!

Yes, you read that right.

I have limited quantities of microwave popcorn in the following flavors:

• Unbelievable Butter
• Butter Light
• Kettle Corn

Come see me in ERIT to get the flavor of your choice.

And if you happen to like it, consider purchasing a box to support scouting, or make a donation to send popcorn to our military troops, families and veterans around the world.

Other flavors of pre-popped popcorn are also available for purchase, including cheddar, caramel and chocolate.

Thanks.

Terry Brandsma, ERIT 224E

Fall Holiday Decorating Competition 2013

Hi everyone!

Its that time of year again. As the weather gets colder we start thinking about Fall holidays. This year we will have another decorating competition, this year its "spooky skulls". Each department should come pick up one for decoration, they are available in the reference office. Have them back to the reference office (Emily) by October 21st so we can put them out for a vote! I'm not sure about the space we are displaying them in, so make them whatever size seems right to you.

If you don't want a "spooky skull" think about decorating them in the theme of Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that remembers those who have passed on and takes place November 1st-2nd (often with candy skulls painted bright colors).

We will be having our fall staff association meeting Thursday October 31st. Keep an eye out for the time and food sign up sheet, which I'll send out by next week.

thanks!