Spring Village Library

What is the Spring Village Library Project?=

The library project was born out of a desire to supplement the educational need= s of the community of Spring = = Village. = The goal is to establish a functioning library where villages of all ages and levels of education can come to further their knowledge. This will be a pla= ce where ideas can be exchanged and independent research done. The library will have areas for study, internet browsing and places where free form discussi= ons can be conducted. Various books on all disciplines are needed. The Library material will cover any category and at any level one can imagine.

Library Location<= /o:p>

The library is established as part of the Spring Village Training Centre but wi= ll operate independently and be accessible to all villagers. The project is currently endorsed by the Spring Village Development Foundation and will consist of a partnership between villagers locally and abroad. It is locate= d on the northern end of the training Centre (closest to the primary school) and will consist of two levels. As the planning continues, it will become clear= er how the space will be utilized.

Current Objectives

So= far, the goal is to run two phases of the project in parallel. One phase is to m= ake the existing book rooms functional for general use. This requires shoring u= p of what is already established, stocking additional items and cataloging them.= The other phase is the actual expansion where additional space will be created = for future use.

We need your Support

All villagers worldwide are invited to lend their support through donations of supplies or cash where appropriate. This can be done through your respective library committee. There are book drives already in progress. Please collect books and send them to your local chapter for mass shipment. The committees exist in Spring Village,= Canada, = U.K.<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> a= nd USA.<= o:p>

Pl= ease visit the website frequently for updates.

Book Drives

Over 6000 Books already shipped!

See our Pictures

&mid= dot; = Latest Pictures

· = Refurbishing 07

&mid= dot; = Book Shipment July 2007

&mid= dot; = Book Shipment April 2006

Proposed Library Layout:

Click here to see the Preliminary Layout!!

Types of equipment needed

o Computers

o Computer Networking Devices.<= /p>

o Scanner (full page)

o Scanner (Bar code for book check-out)

o Photo Copiers

o Printers

o Audio Visuals

§ = CD Player

§ = DVD Player

§ = VCR (VHS)

§ = TV

o Library Furniture

§ = Tables

§ = Desks

§ = Chairs

§ = Shelving

§ = Computer Carts

o Educational Software

Library Committees

Jamaica = –Uca= l (Gurvin) Gayle, Jeannie Cobern, Craig Erickson, Racquel Morgan,
Canada = –Paul (Sawdy) Brown, Latoya Christian
USA = -Rosie Cameron, Jerry Nelson, Di= mple Bryan
U.K. = -Norrace (Cheryl) Harris, Jacqui Banton-Lawrence, Humroy Whyte

Recent Highlights

· = We have collected in excess of 10,000 books and have already sent over 6000. These books are on numerous subjects and a wide variety of disciplines. They cover Art, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Computer Technology, Automotive Technology, Medicine, Psychology, Hotel Management, Political science, History, Children’s readers, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education, Culinary, Sports, Economics, Nursing, Stock Market, Religion, Business, space exploration and many more.=

· = The local chapter is conducting regular meetings and has been coordinating the implementation effort. This involves some of = the following:

1. Pl= anning and arranging the facility to make it operational.

2. Wo= rking with the Jamaica Library Association to train their local librarian.

3. Co= ordination of second floor expansion.

· = The NY chapter continues their book drive and is currently up to over 10,000 books.

· = Members of the NY chapter have purchased and delivered software to manage the circulation.

· = The collection is now searchable on the internet due to contributions form the NY Chapter.

· = Basic expansion to create space on the first fl= oor has been completed and as a result regular library use is increasing with membership over 80 and counting. This is very significant since just over t= wo years ago we were just trying to find a location.

· = The library is being operated by volunteers whi= le we seek to get funding for a permanent librarian.

· = There are now five Computers in the library. Th= e Librarian uses one and the other four available to patrons.

· = The Computers are now networked with free high speed internet access provided by Jamaica Broilers. Thank you Broilers!!!!!=

· = The = Florida c= hapter has sent a 40-foot container filled with furniture for the library, centre = and Primary school. Thank you Florida!!= !!

· = There are plans to partnering with other extern= al groups with interests in funding libraries. There will also be ongoing fundraising efforts by chapters.

· = Plans are starting to take place for second flo= or expansion.

· = Thanks to all for helping to get our library off the ground.

Future p= lans:

· = The team is working on a few proposed layouts s= o if anyone is good with architectural programs and would like to volunteer plea= se let us know.

· = Launch fundraiser for the library expansion.

From the above you can see t= hat we are on the move! We are doing a great thing to shape the future of our village. In the mean time you can show your support for the library by plac= ing your comments on our discussion link.

Cr= eated By: Jerry & Dahlia Nelson

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