[Publib] community collection drives

[Mary Soucie]

Hi Abigail,We also do a variety of collections.

   - Working with the county sheriff's office, we collect cell phones to be
   distribute to low income seniors- they only call 911.
   - We have a box to collect glasses for the Lions Club- we've had this
   since before I started 8 years ago.
   - We do a "food for fines" for the local food pantry at least twice/year
   - Working with the Christian Help Association, we collect and distribute
   coats each year at Christmas time. We've already had 4 bags dropped off this
   year.

We don't have a formal policy statement, although I like Nann's.

Mary Soucie

On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Abigail Elder <AElder at ci.tualatin.or.us>wrote:

>  Hello! In recent months, I've received at least six requests that the
> library hold various community drives for needed items. For example, a book
> drive for an African library project, cell phones for domestic violence
> victims, cat food for the Humane Society, etc.
>
> We're lucky to be *the* community center, and I'd like to entertain these
> requests if possible. Does anyone do this?  Reasons why or why not this is a
> good idea?
>
> Anyone have a policy covering this? I'm thinking of connecting it to our
> public display case, which people can reserve for a two week period.
>
> Thanks for your help!
> -abigail elder, tualatin library
> tualatin, oregon
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> Abigail Elder, Library Manager
> Tualatin Public Library
> 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue
> Tualatin, Oregon 97062-7092
> 503.691.3066
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Have a great day!

Mary
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