Fun Facts

In answer to Kenosha News' inquiring minds, Rob discovered these fun facts. Thought you might enjoy them:

Most checked out 2015 

Book: Gone Girl  with 794 circs

DVD: Guardians of the Galaxy with 689 circs

Mag: People with 984 circs 

CD: 1989 (Taylor Swift) with 86 circs

Books have made up 60% of current and historical (2007 to current) circulation

Highest number of current Reserves: San Andreas (Film) with 76 holds

New Cafe Vendor

Victoria's has decided not to renew their lease in 2016, so we went looking for a new vendor to provide beverages and light fare at our Southwest lobby location. Linnea Bakery is very interested and we are working out details now. Thanks to everyone who put the word out. I'm looking forward to Aunt Thora cookies in the SW lobby!

Bloodies for a Cause

Creepy Halloween title, huh? It's actually the name of a fundraiser planned for October 18th in Naperville in support of the Kenosha Public Library Foundation. The daughter of Nadine Herz will be holding a party at her home featuring Bloody Marys for friends and family in an effort to generate donations for the KPLF Herz fund which provides KPL with financial support for children's programs and library materials. You may have noticed we now have "donate" buttons on the library's website under the "Support" tab that steer people toward the different funds associated with the KPL Foundation. We've also created a Support Your Library link on our home page leading to the same selection to increase donation activity. There is a renewed energy on the KPL Foundation Board for fundraising, and this is a great start. If you receive any questions about how to donate to the library, be sure and point people toward our homepage and the Support Your Library link!

SHARE Catalog Migration Information Page

Hello, Everyone
Anne, Rob, Lin and I have been working diligently these past few months to lay the groundwork for our ILS migration. Rob has created an information page called KPL Migration to SHARE for you to refer to anytime you're curious. The KPL Migration to SHARE site provides links to a timeline that lists out the steps in order, including data cleanup, visits to Racine PL to shadow staff, communication strategies, and celebrations when we reach certain milestones. The site also includes a link where you can continue to ask questions about the migration. There is a FAQ that is continually updated where you can see the questions that have already been asked and answered.
While many of you are waiting to participate in the process, there are things you can do along the way to get us ready. The circulation staff are experimenting with more efficient materials handling procedures. The collection services group is rearranging their work space to improve their workflow. Lin, Anne, and LeeAnn from Community Library are attending SHARE advisory council meetings.
I invite everyone to tour the Lakeshores Library System site and play with the SHARE catalog online. While you're on the LLS site, take a look at the libraries in SHARE with whom we will share our catalog next year.
Thanks to everyone who has stepped forward and volunteered to become a trainer. We have a great cross section of staff from circulation services, youth services, and adult services, as well as two Community Library staff members. There is a lot of positive energy for this project and a smart team of professionals to guide all of us on this journey. You're in good hands and the end result will be even better service to our community. So keep those questions coming and check back to the KPL Migration to Share site often for updates.
Barb