The Connector
Staff Newsletter of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries
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MANDATORY
Open Enrollment Meetings
Due to upcoming changes associated with Healthcare Reform, we will be having Mandatory Insurance Enrollment Meetings on the following days. All employees working 30 or more hours per week must attend one of the following meetings:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
10am - 11am - Board Room
2pm - 3pm - HC Classroom
Thursday, June 6, 2013
10am - 11am - HC Classroom
2pm - 3pm - Barrett Room
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
10am - 11am - Board Room
2pm - 3pm - Board Room |
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06/20 - Board of Trustees
Meeting @ Headquarters Library - 5:00pm
06/25 - MGMT/Public Services Meeting @ Headquarters Library - 9:30am
07/04 - Independence Day - All Libraries Closed
07/18 - Board of Trustees Meeting @ Headquarters Library - 5:00pm
07/23 - MGMT/Public Services Meeting @ Headquarters Library - 9:30am
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Summer Reading is here and all SCPL Staff may participate in the fun!
The grand prize this year for staff is a $50 gift card to the Spartan 16 movie theater.
Here's how you can win:
Go to: http://www.infodepot.org/zReaders/adultSR-2013.asp and print out a bookmark to keep track of your reading this summer. For every book you read, your name goes in the pot for the gift card. There is a 10 book limit though; one bookmark per person for the summer please. :-)
Contact Rebecca Mack (AV) if you have any questions about the contest or how to enter.
Good luck! |
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Meet the Newest Library Employees
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Emily Coldwell
Circulation Clerk - Headquarters
Favorite Food: Coffee, coffee, coffee!
Something You Like To Brag About: I have donated my hair to Locks of Love three times in the past.
Sharon Mathew
Page - Cyrill-Westside
Favorite Books: Hunger Games
Leisure Time Activities: Photography, Video Games, Biking
 Laura RiddleCirculation Clerk - Headquarters
Native of: Campobello, SC
Something You Like To Brag About: I had heart surgery at 17 and a few months later I flew to Australia by myself. I am a member of the Denmark Society of Anderson University which is made up of a select group of students from each graduating class that are student leaders and are selected by the faculty. |
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RTP Training Review
The RTP Training Review was designed in September 2011 to cover important aspects of reference, technology, and Polaris training. Better known as just RTP, the review contains "point of need" training competencies that have been identified by supervisors across the Library system. RTP is a learning tool to ensure that all staff master basic skills in areas that have been identified as system wide needs.
The reference and Polaris competencies are aimed primarily at those who work in Public Services, while the technology skills covered are applicable to all. Even though there is a focus on Public Services, all departments are encouraged to participate. Employees may want to keep up to date on these competencies if they wish to move into other positions in the Library system.
We will be taking a break from the RTP reviews during summer reading. However, please be on the lookout for new RTP topics scheduled to resume in August. Meanwhile, you can always refer to the RTP review archives posted on the intranet under the Training Department. There is a separate section for the RTP Training Review.
Thank you for your support and interest in training. We will continue to strive towards having everyone involved in training on a regular basis. A more informed and trained staff will help us better address the needs of our patrons.
Have a good summer.
Submitted by the Training Department |
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Jerry and Nina Brown (Circulation) are proud to announce the marriage of their son, Kevin, to Christine Liston on May 17th, 2013. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Brown!
Oh, the Places we go
and the People we meet
Maybe you know
this guy, who is neat.
He's Jeremy Clements
He can't be beat
#51, NASCAR ----SWEET!
Nancy Lewis (Bookmobile) and Jeremy Clements at Fairforest Elementary School Career Day 3/29/2013.
Maggie Johnson (Circulation) retired from the Spartanburg County Public Libraries after 39 years of service. Congratulations Maggie! Enjoy retirement!
Todd Stephens (County Librarian) recently received the University of South Carolina's F. William Summers Outstanding Alumni Award. This recognition of merit is awarded by the faculty of the School of Library and Information Science. Todd serves as a member of the School's National Advisory Council and assisted in securing $1.5 million to endow the Augusta Baker Chair in Childhood Literacy, the first academic chair at the University of South Carolina named for an African-American female.
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| Mark Smith (Boiling Springs) was selected as a recipient for the 2013/2014 Fred W. Roper Silver Anniversary Scholarship for the USC School of Library and Information Science. |
| Ashley Elizabeth Duckworth, daughter of Angie Duckworth (Facilities), graduated from Dorman High School on May 30th, 2013. She plans to attend USC Upstate and will major in Nursing. |
| DJ Brown-Harper, nephew of Keyonna Brown (Circulation), graduated from Kindergarten on May 24, 2013. |
| Tom Smith, son of Steve Smith (Local History), graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters Degree in Social Work. |
| Amanda Christiano (Reference) has been accepted to the University of South Carolina's Masters in Library and Information Science program. She will start in the fall. |
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Thank you for your years of service! |
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June |
July |
16 Years
Judy Lawrence, Landrum
15 Years
Betsy Tolley, Tech Services
10 Years
Nina Brown, Circulation
6 Years
Kim Coleman, Middle Tyger
Holly Hughes, Woodruff
5 Years
Matthew Johnson, Landrum
4 Years
April Roper, Reference
1 Year
Kathy Bowen, Circulation
Rebecca Felmet, Circulation
Travis Sanford, Teen Services
Susan Sutton, Security |
23 Years
Debra Hutchins, Local History
Chris Rogers, Middle Tyger
18 Years
Cathy Litteral, Westside
13 Years
Susan Thoms, Local History
Marie Turner, Facilities
Margo Wilson, Children's
10 Years
Jane Anthony, Children's
8 Years
Britt Elder, Facilities
Laura Morrison, Tech Services
5 Years
Alicia Allison, Boiling Springs
Erin Martin, Reference
4 Years
Jody Gowan, Systems
3 Years
Heather Holowach, Teen Services
1 Year
Jennifer Annis, Teen Services
Aaron Dabe, Circulation
Olivia White, Woodruff |
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July |
05 - Wanda Fisher, Circulation
08 - Jessica Herzog, AV
09 - Frances Bradley, Middle Tyger
15 - Emily Coldwell, Circulation
16 - Tiffany Alley, Cyrill-Westside
17 - Marie Turner, Facilities
18 - Heidi Smith, Children's
19 - Alicia Allison, Boiling Springs
20 - Susan Havird, Human Resources
20 - Evelyn Parks, Development
27 - Debra Hutchins, Local History
28 - Miranda Sawyer, Development
30 - Terri Sides, Inman
30 - Zenobia Wade, Circulation |
03 - Christine Anlicker, AV
03 - Cindy Hart, Cyrill-Westside
05 - Susan Prestipino, Circulation
08 - Chris Rogers, Middle Tyger
09 - Jonathan Kirsch, Pacolet
11 - Cassie Traugott, Westside
12 - Beth Jett, Inman
14 - Patti Bowers, Tech Services
15 - Brenda Bright, Tech Services
15 - Katrina Rehm, AV
21 - Jill Gelders, Development
23 - Jennifer Land, Web Services
24 - Helena Oxendine, Cowpens
24 - Cathy Terrell, AV
25 - Ryan Garner, Circulation
26 - Debra McAbee, Facilities
28 - Nancy Jones, Middle Tyger
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