Making Progress

Yes indeed, another week has passed and progress has been made both at the Library and in the planning details surrounding the project. I apologize for not getting back to you to set up meetings for the various Task Forces. A few details had to be decided before doing so such as the deadline for the ordering of the furnishings. We have a little longer than expected, namely the end of August, but I would like to plug away on our discussions so that we aren't rushed as the deadline approaches. I met with a representative from Brodart today just to get a feeling for our options re shelving and other furnishings. The upshot is that the Task Forces that will be advising on furnishings and layouts etc. for particular spaces will be the first to have meetings and the others will follow.

We are very appreciative of the coverage that we have received on the new MyFM recently regarding our progress. Rudi recorded a segment before she left on our fundraising campaign and I was interviewed via telephone yesterday. I'll also be a guest on Roger's "Inside Elgin" tomorrow.

Ruth and I will be working on a "booth" that will provide information for our customers. More details will follow. In the meantime, we'd love to know the questions that are being asked from customers as you are serving them. Feel free to come and talk to Ruth or I about them anytime.