Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees consists of five members appointed by the Forsyth County Commissioners. The Library Board is a legal entity that has the authority to make policy and govern the affairs of the Library.
What the Library Board does:
- sets policy
- defines the purpose and direction of the Library
- demonstrates accountability to the community
- hires and evaluates the Director, to whom it delegates authority for the day-to-day operations of the Library
Current Board Members:
- Mary Helen McGruder, Chairman
- Joseph Moore, Vice-Chairman
- Mike Sleister, Secretary
- John Pearson, Treasurer
- Cindy Watson Meeting Schedule (Fiscal year 2009): All Board Meetings are held at 5:30 PM in the Meeting Room of the Cumming Library
at 585 Dahlonega Road, Cumming, GA 30040.
July 21, 2008 September 15, 2008 November 17, 2008 January 20, 2009(Tuesday) March 16, 2009 May 18, 2009 Meeting Agenda Current Agenda Meeting Minutes Last Approved Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes Pending Approval Summary of Actions Taken at Last Meeting
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Director
The Library Board of Trustees delegates responsibility for the
day-to-day operations of the Library to the Library Director. A
Library Director is the chief administrative officer of the Library.
The Director is responsible for both day-to-day management of the
Library and for assisting the Library Board with “big picture”
issues like planning and policy-making.
What the Library Director is responsible for:
- preparing the budget for Library Board approval
- developing policies for Library Board approval
- overseeing the hiring and supervision of all other library staff
- overseeing the overall operations of the Library
- maintaining public relations in the community
Library Director:
Jon McDaniel
Phone: 678-513-9362
email: mcdanielj@forsythpl.org
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Information Technology Department
The Information Technology Department strives to provide appropriate technology as it evolves and to maintain optimal functionality of existing computer hardware and systems. Information Technology staff often works behind the scenes to ensure that technology in the library is functioning properly. This department supports the technology needs of all of the other departments in the library. This includes working with the Instructional Services Librarian to keep Public Services staff informed about library technology and trained in the skills necessary to allow them to assist patrons in using public access computers and other computer-intensive library services, such as the Automated Telephone Renewal and Notification System. Assistant Director for Information Technology:
Cheryl Morgan
Phone: 678-513-9377
email: morganc@forsythpl.org
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Materials Services Department
The Materials Department of the Forsyth County Public Library provides the necessary services to acquire, catalog, and process all items in the collection. Staff members in this department handle over 23,000 items a year. Materials are selected according to the official Materials Management Policy and are responsive to the Forsyth County community. Patrons may request specific titles for purchase. Interlibrary Loan staff borrows items that are beyond the scope of the public library collection from libraries across the Southeast. Assistant Director for Materials:
Linda Kelly
Phone: 678-513-9355
email: kellyl@forsythpl.org
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Planning and Facilities Department
The Planning and Facilities Department of the Forsyth County Public Library is responsible for providing long range planning for the library system as a whole. This department considers and submits construction plans for projects such as renovations, additions to existing branches, and the construction of additional branches. The Planning and Facilities Department also provides facility maintenance for all of the library branches and headquarters as well as oversight for all construction projects as they come into fruition. Assistant Director for Planning and Facilities:
Carla Beasley
Phone: 678-513-9375
email: beasleyc@forsythpl.org
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Public Services Department
The Public Services Department is the largest and most publicly visible department. This department provides the public face for the Library. Staff members in the Public Services Department interact with patrons on a daily basis. They are the smiling faces who check your books in and out, answer your questions, shelve the books, and provide programs for your children. Interim Assistant Director for Public Services:
Brenda Johnson
Phone: 678-513-9358
email: johnsonb@forsythpl.org
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Support Services Department
The Support Services Department is responsible for the Library’s financial operations and Human Resource management . Key services in the financial area include accounting, budget management, financial recordkeeping and reporting, payroll, and purchasing. Key services in the human resources area include recruitment and hiring, employee benefits, recordkeeping and reporting, and compensation. Assistant Director for Support Services:
Anna Lyle
Phone: 678-513-9378
email: lylea@forsythpl.org
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