We are All Part of the KRL CAFE:
Do you have a dynamic vision of how the Kitsap Regional Library can better serve the community? Do you have an ongoing affection for sharing stories and telling tales about your local library? Do you see ways that we can better tell the KRL story to help bring in new patrons that have yet to discover all the wonders and services that we offer? If so, the CAFE committee would like to extend an invitation to you to join us. KRL CAFE is looking for staff folks who would like to participate as new members of this dynamic committee in 2009. Being a regular member of the CAFE committee is not without its benefits: every six weeks you get to hang out with a group of highly enthusiastic people who have KRL's best interests in mind, not so much in a budgeting, planning or policy sort of way, but rather, in finding ways to reach out into the community to share and celebrate Kitsap Regional Library's story.
The CAFE committee is made up of an interesting cross section of library staff, with all manner of disciplines and interests and work assignments scattered among our ranks. What is truly wonderful about the energy of the group is that we bring a lot of different view points to the fore and because of that diversity we share are able to pull together a wealth of ideas that turn into projects which then come to fruition in many forms. The "Library Story" column reaches many through our KRL webpage, our "Did you know?" buttons bring forth numerous queries out in the community, and our upcoming recycled cloth bags, which will be replacing our ubiquitous plastic blue bags, will be seen all about the county and in your communities, a visible sign of our ever growing concern.
But more than anything, when we gather and share stories and come up with ideas for ways for our organization to reach out into community in subtle ways, we are not just looking at the collective energy of that small committee, but we are looking at the hearts and minds and creative energy of the organization as a whole. When we say we are looking for new faces and new ideas for CAFÉ we are looking for the collective buy-in of the organization, for inclusivity, not exclusivity.
Each and every one of us here at KRL play an important part in the success of the CAFE committee. Each of us every day somehow tells the library story, shares the wonderfulness of our mission with our various communities, puts on a smiling face and goes forth to help those that need our assistance. Every time we process a book, check-in a hold, answer a reference question, put on a story time or sit before a board, we are CAFÉ. So, look us up if you feel you would like to get together in helping us tell the library story in new and exciting ways by joining the committee in 2009 or by sending us your ideas. If not, continue to do the wonderful work you are doing. It's all appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
KRL C.A.F.E.!
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-Share positive library stories via news. This always boosts our morale don’t you think?
-If someone tells you a positive library story give them a “Tell us your story” form which can be found in the Public Relations file on the T drive in the Document Library folder. Then send it to Susan Rosapepe. She might be able to use it on the website!
- If you have any questions about the education initiative or outreach ideas talk to a C.A.F.É member.
-If you are part of a local club or organization that you think would benefit from a library presentation contact Peggy Branaman and she can add them to the master list.
-Think about which KRL services you are most passionate about and how you would articulate that to someone else.
Collaborative Affiliates Fostering Engagement
How you can participate:
-Share positive library stories via news. This always boosts our morale don’t you think?
-If someone tells you a positive library story give them a “Tell us your story” form which can be found in the Public Relations file on the T drive in the Document Library folder. Then send it to Susan Rosapepe. She might be able to use it on the website!
- If you have any questions about the education initiative or outreach ideas talk to a C.A.F.É member.
-If you are part of a local club or organization that you think would benefit from a library presentation contact Peggy Branaman and she can add them to the master list.
-Think about which KRL services you are most passionate about and how you would articulate that to someone else.
We are all CAFE!
- KRL C.A.F.E.!
- WHO WE ARE: Formerly known as the Education Initiative Committee, we are a staff led committee, with members from different branches and departments across KRL. We were either invited or volunteered to be a part of this group. The C.A.F.E committee is part of the ongoing growth of Kitsap Regional Library as a listening organization, to both staff and the community now and in the future.
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