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<p>Susan,</p>
<p>Our library offers one-on-one appointments, so if we get a walk-in and the issue is taking longer than 1/2 hr. - 1 hr. we recommend they schedule an appointment. There is a one-hour limit on appointments. If we can't get everything done in the hour, they
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Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:20:30 -0400<br>
From: Susan Pieper via OPLINLIST <oplinlist@lists.oplin.org><br>
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] Special Needs Patron<br>
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Hello All:<br>
We serve a rural population of about 19.5K through our main library, three<br>
branches and one bookmobile. The immediate service area of the main library<br>
is less than 4K. One of our regular patrons has a special need. She is<br>
hearing impaired and tries to communicate with loud mono-syllabic sounds.<br>
We welcomed her over a decade ago, helping her acquire a library card,<br>
providing referrals as she needed, and developed our own communication<br>
technique. Lately, however, I see a team member spending hours sitting by<br>
her actually typing for her, or in the latest case, trying to log in to her<br>
new tablet device. There was an error on some end and even my tech guru<br>
could not figure it out.<br>
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We suggested she take it back home and charge it fully and we will try<br>
again.<br>
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Question: With a very small and limited staff, how long do you sit with any<br>
patron and help them with (fill in the blank) before you simply cannot help<br>
anymore? We try to refer, but she keeps insisting because she has a rapport<br>
with us. My team is kindhearted and do not say they can't help her, but I<br>
see them sitting an hour or two by her side with nothing being accomplished.<br>
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Their supervisor has informed them not to spend so much time, help her and<br>
then tell her frankly, that is all they can do, and walk away. She does not<br>
take advice about other avenues of help.<br>
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I know this is a convoluted way of asking, but I'm just interested in new<br>
phraseology or practices when you have a persistent "needy" patron (I hate<br>
how that sounds).<br>
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Thanks in advance,<br>
Susan<br>
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*Listening on Audio Book: Tom Clancy Point of Contact (A Jack Ryan, Jr.<br>
Novel) by Mike Maden*<br>
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*Susan Hill Pieper, M.S.L.S.*<br>
*Director/Librarian*<br>
*Paulding County Carnegie Library*<br>
*205 South Main Street*<br>
*Paulding, Ohio 45879*<br>
*(419) 399-2032 - Voice (419) 399-2114 - Fax*<br>
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for<br>
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The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Ms. Krista Taracuk of Columbus will complete her first five-year term on December 31, 2017. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2018
-December 31, 2022.<br>
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The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas:<br>
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* As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution.<br>
* As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library.<br>
* In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents.<br>
* Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.<br>
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The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education. The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here: library.ohio.gov/about/state-librarian-board/#panel-schedule<https://staging.statelibrary.local/about/state-librarian-board/#panel-schedule>.
For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01<<a href="http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3375">http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3375</a>> of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board will evaluate candidates' diversity,
geographic locations, and relevant experience and forward candidates' information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education.<br>
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Current State Library Board members are:<br>
Krista Taracuk, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/17)<br>
Laurie Gemmill Arp, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/18)<br>
Melissa Hendon Deters, of Mason (term ends 12/31/19)<br>
Michael Merz, of Dayton (term ends 12/31/2020)<br>
Dr. Tracy Najera, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/2021)<br>
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Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board
concurrently.<br>
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The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency:<br>
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Goal 1: Support digitization efforts to widen access to the State Library of Ohio's collection and increase resource sharing throughout the state<br>
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Goal 2: Position the State Library of Ohio to state government as the preferred channel for information<br>
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Goal 3: Brand the State Library of Ohio to reflect its promise to stakeholders for "A Smarter Ohio"<br>
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Goal 4: Expand access to resources in cost efficient ways through electronic channels<br>
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Goal 5: Lead innovation and development efforts for libraries to ensure ongoing relevance to communities across Ohio<br>
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Please complete and return the attached State Library Board Nomination Form<<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/documents/state-library-board-nomination-form/">https://library.ohio.gov/documents/state-library-board-nomination-form/</a>>, plus any supporting information
such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, by September 29, 2017 to:<br>
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Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian's Office<br>
State Library of Ohio<br>
274 East First Avenue<br>
Columbus, OH 43201<br>
jward@library.ohio.gov<mailto:jward@library.ohio.gov><br>
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Tel: 614-644-6875<br>
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