What they call their work
What they do
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 2 activities
- Employs staff and manages library operationsMaintains a professional staff including a Library Manager, library technicians, and library aides to oversee daily operations, collections, and public services. Operates under a formal organizational structure with a Board of Trustees and approved annual budget.
- Engages volunteers and manages community participationUtilizes 16 volunteers to support library services and operations, supplementing paid staff in delivering public programs and maintaining facilities.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Operates public library services during scheduled hoursProvides public access to library facilities and services during established weekly hours, including modified weekend schedules during summer months (closed Saturdays May–September).
- Provides public access to library resources and collectionsOffers on-site and remote access to a collection of 25,400 physical items, e-resources, and digital materials including e-books, online learning platforms, and public computing services for patrons with a library card. Provides interlibrary access through regional and state networks.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Accepts and manages donations of library materialsAccepts donations of specific materials including children's books, large type books, DVDs, books on CD, and recently published fiction and nonfiction to support and expand its collections.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts educational and cultural programs for the communityOrganizes and hosts over 120 educational and cultural events annually, serving more than 3,000 attendees, as part of its public programming mission.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Implements library policies and governance structuresAdopts and enforces formal policies governing operations, including child supervision requirements and computer use, and holds public board meetings bi-monthly on the third Tuesday.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Manages local history curation and archival servicesDesignates a staff member as curator for the local history museum, indicating ongoing curation, management, and preservation of local historical materials as part of library responsibilities.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Provides free notary public servicesOffers free notary public services to community members as an additional public service beyond traditional library functions.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides technology and reference services to patronsChecked out over 15,000 materials and answered nearly 4,900 reference questions in 2021. Offers access to public computers and remote computing services.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELLE ROUNDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $58K |
- CHRISTINE COVINGTON — PRESIDENT
- MARJORIE MORENCY — VICE-PRESIDENT
- ROBIN BRANCH-STAELENS — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACY CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTORIA JONES — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- Madison County Library System Network — Member of the Madison County Library System, participating in shared catalog and interlibrary loan services.
- Madison County Sheriff’s Department Government — Contacts the Sheriff’s department to assist with unattended children when a responsible adult cannot be reached or does not arrive within 10 minutes after closing.
- Maine State Library Government — Hosts the savings calculator tool used by the Morrisville Public Library to estimate the value of library services.
- Mid-York Library System Government — Shares staff email domain (midyork.org), indicating affiliation with the Mid-York Library System for administrative or regional library services.
- Mid-York Library System Network — Member library within the Mid-York Library System, as indicated by email domain and regional affiliation.
- Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, as indicated by the organization's logo and link.
- Mid-York Library System Network — Morrisville Public Library is a member of the Mid-York Library System, enabling access to millions of additional books and resources.
- Morrisville Eaton Central School District Government — School district whose voters approved the transition of the library into a school district library in 2003.
- Regional and State Library Systems Network — Collaborates with regional and state library networks to expand access to library resources for the public.
- USDA Government — Subject to USDA civil rights regulations as an equal opportunity provider.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Programming and Decision-Makingmethodology: community_driven_modelBy using community input to shape library events, services, and even specific initiatives like acquiring a library pet, the library increases relevance and engagement because programming reflects local interests and priorities.
- Institutional Integration for Service Stabilitymethodology: institutional_integrationBy transitioning to a school district library, the organization secures stable funding and institutional support, which enables more reliable and improved public services because operational sustainability is prioritized over fluctuating municipal budgets.
- Universal Access Through Resource Sharing and Interlibrary Systemsmethodology: resource_sharing_networkBy connecting users to regional and state systems and fulfilling any book request via interlibrary loan, the library ensures comprehensive access to information because no single collection can meet all community needs.