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Corporate Image and Efficient Government New Projects In 2008, Haldimand County Public Library was identified as one of sixteen public libraries in Ontario demonstrating leadership in community development. Consultants prepared reports on each of the sixteen libraries, and in 2009 the reports were posted on the Ontario Library Boards Association website under “Learning from our Peers.” In addition to being commended for its partnerships and literary programs, the Library is cited as exemplifying “a sustained strategic planning model enabling a ‘system’ mentality that ensures equitable access and quality service at all six library branches.” In 2009 the Library partnered with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation in Brantford. Links to the Assessment Office’s new website “About My Property” were made available from the Library’s public computers and its own website. The Library’s high speed Internet connections will enable residents who do not have home Internet connections or who use slower, dial-up connections to more readily and quickly access the site’s sophisticated resources, which include property assessment information and comparisons and detailed maps. To ensure Library services are delivered efficiently and to enhance professional knowledge among staff, the following training was delivered in 2009: Customer Service Accessibility Developing Library Health & Safety Policies Establishing & Growing Planned Giving Programs MS Office (incl. Excel, Access, Word and Outlook) CMS400 Web Content Management System Symphony Introduction, Cataloguing and Administration Internet Interests Readers’ Advisory Online Tools Project Management FMW Corporate Budgeting Software ELearn Network Presentation Assistive Devices Health & Safety Due Diligence Ancestry Library Online Database Respect in the Workplace First Aid & AED NetLoan Computer Booking System Healthy & Safety Workplace Inspection Techniques Electronic Resources in Reference Work Haldimand Abilities Centre Training VITA Digitation Techniques Resource Description & Access (RDA) Summer Reading Program Orientation Teen Collection Development
Ongoing Activities The Library continued to support efforts made by other County divisions in the delivery of services to residents. In June, libraries served as distribution centres for the County’s Community Survey Regarding Environmental Noise; The Jarvis branch hosted a Passport Clinic sponsored by Diane Finley’s office in June, providing valuable passport application and renewal information to area residents; To ensure attractive, safe and convenient facilities, the County’s Fleet and Facilities Division began systematic preventative maintenance inspections of branches. Fire safety lock boxes were installed at each library branch in 2009, for use by the County’s Emergency Services Division in emergencies. As well, numerous repairs and improvements were made to library buildings this year: Dunnville: stair tread repairs, fluorescent bulb replacements, exterior floodlight breaker replacement, heater motor replacement, repair of third floor stairwell cables, Harvard monument repairs by Fitzpatrck Monuments, Cayuga: emergency light battery replacement, new furnace maintenance contract, repair of entrance bench, rooftop air conditioning unit replacement, emergency exit brickwork repairs, Hagersville: entrance sign repairs, hot water heater fuse replacement, Caledonia: air conditioning unit repairs, ceiling inspections and repairs, HVAC blower motor replacement in meeting room, roof vapour barrier repairs, facility-wide carpet cleaning, alarm system reconfigurations, Jarvis: roof repairs, ceiling tile replacements, spring grounds clean-up, air conditioner drain maintenance, furnace repairs, roof heat tracer installation, public washroom door repair, Selkirk: Hall Board installation of firewall in the entry, circulation hall, office and washroom ceilings with lighting and ceiling tile upgrades; office repainting.
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