SWON Libraries

As the summer starts to wind down, we thought it would be a good time to update you on happenings at SWON Libraries.  There is some important information in this message.  So please read it and pass it on to others in your organization.  If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us.  We love to hear from you!

Glen Horton continues to serve as Interim Executive Director.  In addition to regular activities, the staff has spent the past several weeks planning an office move.  The lease on our current office ended and we found a much better deal just one mile from our current location. As of August 27, our office will be located at 10901 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 120, Blue Ash OH 45242.  Please update your records. Our phone numbers will remain the same, but our phones and website may be down around the 26th and 27th.  We do not have a dedicated training space at our new office, but there is a seminar room and conference room directly across the hall.  So we will continue to hold some programs and meetings at our new space.

Vicky Sweeney, our Continuing Education Coordinator, has accepted a branch manager position at the Franklin-Springboro Public Library.  Her last day as a full-time employee will be September 10.  However, Vicky will continue to work one day per week for SWON Libraries.  Her email address will continue to work, but most communications should be directed to Glen Horton.  We wish Vicky the best of luck in her new position, but we are also happy that she will still be able to help with SWON Libraries events.

At their August meeting, the Executive Board discussed the Executive Director and CE Coordinator vacancies. The group decided to begin the hiring process for an Executive Director with CE responsibilities.  A Search Committee has been formed and they plan to have the position posted by the end of August.  We appreciate your patience over the next few months while we work on restoring our staff.

Much is also happening with our other committees.  The Strategic Planning Committee continues to work on a draft plan.  A new Policy and Operations Committee has been formed and will hold their first meeting next week.  Delivery service was suspended about a year ago, but a new Delivery Committee will soon evaluate and explore ways to restore the service.  These committees can still benefit from additional volunteers.  So please reply if you are interested in serving.  You can find a list of all our committees at http://www.swonlibraries.org/groups

Finally, we want to make sure that you put our Fall Membership Meeting on your calendar.  Beverly Cain, the State Librarian of Ohio, will be our guest speaker.  The meeting will be held on Friday, November 12, but the location is still to be determined.  Directors of member libraries are encouraged to attend, but anyone is welcome to come to the meeting.  There will be lots of important updates and opportunities to provide your input.  So please come if you can.

Again, we love to hear from you.  So please contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.  Thank you!