Bernardsville Library Staff Information Blog

My dog Skip, who has been very sick, is coming home today!  He has made a lot of progress in the last 2 days and will be discharged this afternoon.  He still has awhile before he is back to his old self again, but we are heartened that he can finish his recuperation at home.  Thank you to my library friends for your warm thoughts, wishes and prayers.  You helped me to stay positive when I didn't feel like being positive.  I am very grateful to you all.  MH 1-23-13

We watched as the (starling) bird flew into the YS office, then further inside into the YS store room, then up into the ceiling above the tiles.  We could hear him jumping around up there.  Maybe he'll find a way outside.

FYI - our inside store room door must remain closed until we're sure he's outside - I put a sign on the door. 

-Anne

We are almost done with the inventory! You will find stops on items from almost all collections in the library. If an item has a hold on it, just let it circ again--don't put on the inventory cart. We will catch it when the holds list disappears.

Thanks for the cooperation!! It's been crazy, but worth it collection-wise.
RB & RW

Blue Cross/Blue Sheild Insurance Card for "Gust A Capatides" left in Copy machine.  Placed it in Cash Register slot.  KR

 Ryan helped me create our first READ poster, the start of a campaign that is going to showcase community helpers and local businesses.  Ryan did such an amazing job with the editing, I wanted to show it off.  Yay!!  Let's get excited about reading.  Oh, and stay tuned, I may be asking you to be a model for a poster coming up!! 

Michael Daisuke McClester was born on January 12, 2013. He is 7 lbs and 7 oz, 21".

Mom, Dad and Baby are well and home resting (for now!)

Daisuke (pronounced Dice-K) is Japanese for big helper.

Congrats to Chieko and family!

I found a charm bracelet in YS.  Charms reference Italy- leaning Pisa tower etc..  Has anyone been asking about a lost bracelet?  It's on Lia's desk.  1-14-13 ap

The display Learn Something EASY is brilliant!  - KB

Just so you all know, my mom, Delia Vail Fritz, has done the Kate Greenaway display in the lobby.  Kate Greenaway was British children's illustrator whose contemporaries include Randolph Caldecott and Walter Crane.  She was loved by children and adults and many of her books have been printed and reprinted over the years.  My mother's collection, a fraction of which is in the display cases, came to her from her paternal grandmother, who personally corresponded with Miss Greenaway because she was such an admirer of her work.  Copies of the information sheet my mom has in the display case are at the front desk and you may make more copies if anyone inquires.  If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask me. 

Please note that VITA appointments will begin in mid-February. Bob will have the appointment calendar set up by mid-January.

Thought this was an interesting article from the NYTimes:and wanted to share!
Libraries See Opening as Bookstores Close

As librarians struggle with the task of redefining their roles in a digital age, many are seeing an opportunity to fill the void created by the loss of traditional bookstores.

http://nyti.ms/V5rqAA

Wishing all of you a happy, healthy new year!  Felicia