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Author Archives: «mjwilkerson»

142018Jun
1

The Mission of Libraries

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

Did you know that there is a bill of rights for libraries? In 1939 the American Library Association (ALA) adopted a Bill of Rights that states the basic principles governing… The Mission of Libraries

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22018Apr
1

Thank You for Everything!

By mjwilkerson / In Press Releases / CommentsOff

My mama taught me to say thank you. Every Christmas and every birthday, I was required to sit down and write out thank you notes for the many gifts I… Thank You for Everything!

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62017Jul
0

You have spoken and we are listening!

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

Our strategic plan process is officially finished and now begins the process of adjusting our goals to address the needs of Alamance County.  Our strategic plan process was undertaken by… You have spoken and we are listening!

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212017Feb
0

Introducing our new Associate Director of Community Relations…

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

In the 10 years before I became Director of Alamance County Public Libraries, I worked as Head of Technical Services in another library. During that time, I became active in… Introducing our new Associate Director of Community Relations…

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152017Feb
0

Thanks to the Community

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

Libraries are uniquely positioned at the heart of local communities, enjoying public trust as repositories of knowledge and offering democratic access. Public libraries leverage their assets to open up new… Thanks to the Community

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192016Jun
0

“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston

By mjwilkerson / In Book Reviews / CommentsOff

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston You’d think that, since I’m the Director of Alamance County Public Libraries, that I would have all the time in the… “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston

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102016Feb
1

Thanking Our Partners

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

This is the time of year that I find myself reflecting on the many things I have to be grateful for and at the top of my list is Alamance… Thanking Our Partners

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52015May
0

Focus Groups

By mjwilkerson / In Book Reviews / CommentsOff

We want to know what you are thinking! I know what I think libraries should be doing for our community, but that isn’t necessarily what you might want or be… Focus Groups

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232015Mar
2

Spring Renewal

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

As I write this the snow is melting, the daylight hours are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer.  I was able to sit on my back porch and… Spring Renewal

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92015Jan
1

SOAR Award Nominees

By mjwilkerson / In From the Director's Desk / CommentsOff

Recently Alamance County Government implemented something they call the SOAR Award.  It is given each quarter to a county employee that demonstrates excellence in their field.  Nominations can be made… SOAR Award Nominees

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