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The CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
This site will be used to chronicle the events of the Flood of 2008 |
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P08 August 2008:
30 July 2008:
A $50,000 grant from the
John P. and Lawrence J.
Giacoletto Foundation has been awarded to the Metro Library
Network for information technology (IT) upgrades following the June
11-13 flood. Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha public libraries are
members of the network and IT services are provided by the Cedar
Rapids Public Library.
24 July 2008: Do you want to know what’s going on at the Cedar Rapids Public Library during its recovery process?Do you want to keep informed about volunteer opportunities? Please sign up for the Readers Rebuild updates! In order to receive the updates, send a blank email to join-crpl_readers_rebuild@lists.ia.gov
24 July 2008: The Cedar Rapids Public Library seeks personal stories about how you use your public library and why the library is important in your life. If you are willing to share, please e-mail your story and your contact information to m.devries@cedar-rapids.org
15 July 2008: The Cedar Rapids Public Library West Side Branch will be participating in the CR Good Story oral history project. Residents are invited to the West Side Branch library located in Westdale Mall on the second floor and record their own stories of the Flood of 2008 using a headset and recording device. The CR Good Story project is sponsored by Guaranty Bank and Information Security Education, LLC. For more information, please refer to http://www.crgoodstory.com or contact the library at 319-398-5123.
07 July 2008: Librarians are compiling a list of books and other materials that the CRPL’s book distributor will hold until the library has a place to put them. The books will arrive pre-processed, which means that staff will be able to shelve them immediately, saving an enormous amount of time. “We’ll be able to take books out of their boxes and place them directly on the shelves—when we have shelves, that is,” says Interim Director Tamara Glise. The time that would be required to process each book individually is unacceptable as it would add months on to getting the library back on its feet. However, Glise emphasizes, before the list is completed, the 32,000 items that were checked out at the time of the flood must be inventoried. “We have to figure out what needs to be replaced,” she explains. Once the list is compiled, individuals will have an opportunity to select a book from the list to donate. “Many of our patrons and supporters have been asking what they can do. This will be a way to help rebuild our library,” says Glise. “By fall, we hope to have a wish list available.” As it becomes available, information concerning the CRPL wish list will be published on the temporary website http://crlibrary.info 07 July 2008: Patrons are asked not to return flood-damaged library materials but call in or e-mail titles. “Patrons will not be fined or assessed a fee for damaged materials,” says Interim Director Tamara Glise. “We just want to know what books and materials are not coming back to us so we can take them out of our data base. As we build a new collection, this information is critical.” E-mail titles to: libstaff@cedar-rapids.org or call in titles to the West Side Branch desk, 390-7806. Q & A: Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL) Post
Flood
West Side Branch desk telephone: 319-390-7806. Cedar Rapids residents may also use the Marion and Hiawatha public libraries. Q: How can I renew my materials or place a reserve on a book?
Q: What’s the best way to stay informed about post flood
library progress? Q: What is happening with programming? Q: Where can I return CRPL books? Q: What about flood damaged library materials? Q. I have library materials that are overdue. Will I be fined? Q: Can I donate books or other library materials to the CRPL? Q: Can I donate books and other library materials to
Friends of the CRPL? Q: I am moving and have books I want to give away. What do I
do? Q: What is the status of the library building? Q: Have books or other materials been removed from the
library? Q: If I can’t get into the building
to help clean up, what CAN I do?
Established in 1971, the CRPL Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports the library. Donations are tax deductible. The Foundation supports projects that public monies can not cover. For more information about the Foundation, contact Marie DeVries, 319-286-5982. Q: When will I be able to donate books or volunteer?
As soon as we secure space, storage, and equipment, we will be in a position to deploy volunteers and accept other materials. We will let the public know when that time comes. If you want to be placed on our volunteer list, please provide us with your contact information including name, address, phone, and email. Mail: CRPL West Side Branch, 2600 Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids,
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