Fletcher Free Library Mission Statement

Letter from the Board Chair and the Co-Directors

Where Our Support Comes From

The Services We Provide

Marketing: How We Attract Use of our Services

Statistical Highlights

Department Highlights

Organizational Structure

Our Valued Volunteers

Get to Know the Staff

The Library Board

The Fletcher Free Library serves the evolving educational and cultural needs of the Greater Burlington community.  Our urban public library offers a welcoming place for people to gather and to learn.  A trained staff helps patrons locate the materials and information they need for work and pleasure.

The Fletcher Free Library has just been through a time of growth & renewal; now is a time of transition within some long-term cycles:

·         The Carnegie Building’s 100^th anniversary, and the “new” addition’s 25^th have recently passed.

·         The flowering crab apple trees met the end of their life span in FY04, and two elms have been planted in their stead, leaving a clear view of the beautiful Carnegie Building.  This is a fitting tribute to and echo of the past, when elms lined the street.

·         The last long-range planning period is over; the plan for the next five years is underway.

·         Completion of the many projects funded by the generous 3-year Freeman grant has equipped the Library with abundant resources.

It is a good time to reflect on needs fulfilled and needs to come, in physical, financial and intellectual realms, and to pay tribute to those who continue to help the Library fulfill its mission.

As you will read in the Volunteer Profiles, the most common perception of the Library is as an important part of our community.  What gives it that role?  On a physical level, it is a place where everyone can spend time and use resources.  But on a more important, unseen level, the free use of space and materials offers us the opportunity to learn to act as responsible and caring members of that community.  Instead of exchanging money for the privilege of ownership, we borrow library materials with the knowledge that we are trusted to care for and return them.  We know that others want to enjoy them too, so our sense of thoughtfulness and connection is engaged.

Clearly the natural cycle of reaping what you sow is firmly established at the Library.  Each year, many people combine their energies to allow the Library to continue to provide its many contributions to our community, and we all benefit: Donors give whatever their hearts dictate; in addition to serving the public, staff apply for Library grants and in-kind donations; some of those with delinquent accounts pay their fines; volunteers give their time; patrons express their gratitude for the Library’s resources.  In giving we receive the joy of knowing we can make a difference; in giving to a community center such as the Library, we receive a sense of belonging as well, and are free to enjoy the same benefits from our contribution as everyone else.

Thank you for your participation!

Deborah Lashman
Board Chair

Amber Collins, Anita Danigelis, Robert Resnik
Co-Directors

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Where Our Support Comes From

The Co-Directors and the Board of the Fletcher Free Library work within the City’s organizational and financial structure.  In this era of budget cuts, we are utilizing our ingenuity to do more with less.

·         City of Burlington – The Library is a City Department and receives operating money from the City’s General Fund, which is funded by property taxes.

·         Dedicated Tax – A ½-cent tax pays for part of book purchases.

·         Payments for Services – Non-resident library cards, printing, lost books and fines provide $60,000 - $65,000 revenue annually.

·         Endowment Fund – Started in 1873 with a $10,000 contribution from Mrs. Mary L. Fletcher and her daughter, Miss Mary M. Fletcher, the Library’s endowment is now managed by the Vermont Community Foundation.  Each year, 4½% of the past three-year average of the fund value is allocated for distribution or reinvestment.  The Board decides whether to spend or reinvest this income; it is designated for spending only on books.  The fund is currently valued at $274,203.

·         Grants – The Library staff applies to foundations annually for grants to fund renovations, services, projects and programs.

·         The Friends of the Fletcher Free Library is a separate non-profit organization devoted to supporting the Library.  With over 100 members, the Friends raise money through membership fees and book sales, then contribute it to the Library as needs arise, for:

Ø       Equipment, office supplies, building renovations

Ø       Additional staff for building and grounds maintenance

Ø       Special needs (increasing the DVD collection, and staff education, for example)

·         Children’s Sing-Along Music CD sales help pay for youth and adult special programs.  We have produced three recordings (featuring Robert Resnik with Carol Scrimgeour and Gigi Weisman), and sales have raised over $25,000!

·         Donations from Individuals, including bequests, help pay for books and other materials in our collection, projects and programs.  The Board sends solicitation letters once or twice a year.

·         In-Kind Contributors donate their products to support a wide variety of Library services & events, including the Computer Center, Summer Reading Program, Volunteer Luncheon, and Wi-FI Internet access.

·         The Library depends on Volunteers to help us provide our exceptional services:

Ø       In addition to giving financial support, the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library run Book Sales, engage in promotional campaigns when needed, help produce mailings and run programs such as “Booked for Lunch” (started in FY02) and “First Friday Classics” (to fund purchasing of unabridged classic literature on CD),

Ø       Those paid, at least in part, by others (Work-Study, AmeriCorps VISTA, Department of Corrections and other special employment programs)

Ø       Champlain College students, fulfilling their 40-hour community service requirement for graduation.

Ø       Many members of our community who simply give their time and efforts to support the Library!

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The Services We Provide

The Fletcher Free Library is the largest library in Vermont, located in the largest city in Vermont (population of about 38,000), within the most populated county.

Our 14,000+ members are mostly Burlington residents, whose membership is paid through their taxes; members who do not pay taxes in Burlington (there are over 800) pay a comparable amount to what Burlington taxpayers pay for their membership, with non-resident seniors receiving a discount.

Many non-members use the Library, too.  Our programs are free to everyone, as is access to the Computer Center and the Main Reading Room, which provides a safe, quiet place to work, read and relax.  The Library is a popular destination for tourists, as well.

Resources:

·         Library books & materials for adults and children

·         Reference research from in-person, phone and on-line inquiries

·         Outreach deliveries to those unable to come to the Library

·         Interlibrary Loan both to our members and from our collection

·         Free Public Access Computer Center

·         Free Public Wi-Fi Internet access

·         Meeting Room space available to the public at no charge

FY06 Regularly-Scheduled Programs*:

·         Art Exhibits

·         Book Discussion Group

·         Booked For Lunch speaker series (coordinated by the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library)

·         Computer Workshops

·         English as a Second Language Classes

·         First Friday Classics (to raise money to purchase books on CD)

·         First Wednesdays (in cooperation with the Vermont Humanities Council)

·         Flynn Center & Fletcher Free Library Book Club

·         Youth:

Ø       Family Sing-along, Moving & Grooving with Christine, Music with Robert and Gigi

Ø       Library Learning Adventures for Homeschoolers, Pre-school Storytime

Ø       Summer Reading Program

 *There were also many one-time-only programs, especially for youth.

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Marketing:
How We Attract Use of Our Services

·         BiblioFile is the Library’s monthly newsletter

Ø       Adult and Youth programs and events are listed, as well as Friends of the Fletcher Free Library news, book reviews and other items of current interest at the Library.

Ø       It is mailed to donors, city councilors, legislators, media, organizations offering posting locations, and available for anyone to pick up at the Library.

·         The Library’s website devotes a page for Adult and Youth Programming and Events, another page for Library News, and another for the Library News Archives, going back to 2004.

·         Press releases via email advertise Adult Programs, Art Shows & Openings and other events.

·         Youth Department program announcements are mailed to 60 schools, organizations and media.

·         Flyers advertising Programs, Art Shows and Events are posted in the Library.

·         Tours are given to students, who are encouraged to become members and use the Library.

·         Videotaped events are broadcast by Channel 17, Burlington’s Public Access Television station.

·         Public Service Announcement recorded this year by UVM students in “Public Communication Media” is being aired on UVM’s radio station, WRUV.  These students worked with Library staff as part of a service-learning project to find ways to market the Library to young adults.

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 *  Includes those paid by other organizations.  In 2006, changes in UVM’s work-study program may account for reduction in students choosing to work at the Library.

 Statistics of Note:

·         Thousands more people are using the Library every year!  (Many of them use resources in the building instead of borrowing them.)

·         In the same square footage, we have found space for thousands more books, CDs, and DVDs!  (There are actually many more new items, as older ones are removed from the collection annually.)

·         Even though budget cuts resulted in loss of a ½-time staff position during FY05, and we had fewer volunteers during FY06, Library staff answered thousands more questions this past fiscal year!

·         Since 2001: visits have increased by 48,665, items checked out or renewed increased by 60,044.  (Some renewals are made by patrons from home since our on-line access was launched in FY03.)

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ACQUISITIONS & CATALOGING

With upgraded software and new database analysis our collection information is more up to date, and we are keeping in synch with changes in the way Library materials are identified world-wide.

ADMINISTRATION/BUILDING CARE

This year we finished spending our grant of $562,500 from the Vermont Public Library Foundation, funded by the Freeman Foundation.  In addition to some “invisible” technological improvement, it paid for high quality renovations throughout the Library, including Main Reading Room furniture, and all three public service desks.

The Friends of the Fletcher Free Library financed the lighting upgrade in the Community Room and hallway (used for the Book Sale and, now that it’s brighter, Booked for Lunch), and carpet replacement in the Fletcher and Pickering rooms.  Custodian Doug Chamberlain’s beautiful paint colors added the finishing touch to these rooms.

To enhance our Main Reading Room, we bought Kate Pond’s model (Kiss I) for the interlocking F sculpture in the raised planter in front or the Library (Kiss II), at a discounted price.  Thanks to donors and Kate!

Director Amber Collins attended two noteworthy programs: 2006 Diversity Conference on Women in March, and the Burlington Livable Community Stakeholder's meetings (ongoing since last March).

BOARD

Hired Fundraising Consultant Christine Graham to perform a Feasibility Study, to assess the potential success of a future capital campaign to build an endowment large enough so that the income could be relied on annually.  Based on this survey and a workshop given by Christine Graham, the Board decided to focus on retaining current and attracting new donors.  Created a part-time Limited Service position for Fundraising Administrator Annie Morse, who has been helping with all aspects of fundraising, from designing and sending mailings and coordinating events to improving database use.

CIRCULATION

Weathered temporary set-up in the Main Reading Room while the Main Desk area was remodeled.  Withstood several months of under-staffing after two staffers retired and one moved out of state.  All this, and kept track of borrowed and returned library material with a smile!  Lines at the desk are usually shorter now thanks to the addition of a third checkout station, and a new voice mail system which has spared Circulation staff many calls requesting our hours.

OUTREACH

A major part of Outreach work continues to be delivering books to senior residences & individuals.  The book club for seniors at Heineberg Residence has doubled in size over the last year.  In addition to the Library’s Book Discussion Group, Barbara Shatara coordinated other programs: The Vermont Council on the Humanities “First Wednesdays” lecture series, which brought in several hundred people and noted scholars from across the country; the Flynn Center’s “Flynn Book Club and Performance Series”; and “A Town Meeting Day Poetry Reading”, with UVM’s English Department.  Barbara was one of the original organizers of the first Burlington Literary Festival, and has been asked to chair the Vermont Library Association's Advocacy/Public Relations Committee.

REFERENCE

Our web site has become a valuable resource since it was started in FY01.  In addition to a link to our On-line Catalog, where patrons can renew and place holds from outside the Library, increased book tax brought about by the reappraisal allowed us to add several new databases, representing the shift of some Reference resources from books to electronic.  These resources are available on-line 24/7 to patrons with Internet access, and the subscriptions are very cost- and space-effective, when compared with maintaining hard copy sources that become obsolete.  Reference staff are still available to answer your questions in person, but you can email, now, as well.  Information found in the monthly newsletter, BiblioFile, is now available on the “News from the FFL” page (via a link on the Programming page).

Since its creation in FY01, the Computer Center continues to support a high volume of users, bridging the “Digital Divide” for many people.  Thanks to Marie Houghton of IBM of Essex Junction the PCs that IBM donated in 2001 were replaced, and this year IBM donated laptops for staff & workshops, too.  Value of their 2005 donation: $36,893.

Robert Coleburn coordinated setting up the public Wi-Fi network, a service donated by Adelphia.  Laptop owners can access the internet via this wireless connection in our Library.  Usage grows every month: by the end of August, 1309 users had registered and they logged in for 1087 sessions that month.  Wi-Fi access has had unpredicted benefits: with more people using the Main Reading Room to work on their laptops, we have had fewer problems with disorderly conduct, and the atmosphere has become more relaxed and welcoming!

YOUTH

At a 5-day meeting in San Antonio, Texas, Beth Wright and 14 other members of the American Library Association’s “Best Books for Young Adults” Committee chose 91 books to recommend to schools and libraries across the country.  We hosted the “Welcome Baby” program with the Visiting Nurses Association.  The Young Adult area was moved to a larger area, allowing expansion of the collection, including magazines.  Grants received will be funding Young Adult Area and Youth Computer Center improvements.

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The Fletcher Free Library is a Department of the City of Burlington, and as such is governed by the Mayor.

Library Board of Commissioners: An advocacy group that meets monthly with the Co-Directors (open to the public), reports to the City Council annually.  There are four Trustees who are elected by the current Trustees and must reside in Chittenden County.  At-Large Trustees (non-voting advisors) may be elected, too.  There are six Commissioners (who must be Burlington residents) appointed by the City Council, Mayor presiding.  One of them is an Employee elected by the Employees of the Fletcher Free Library.  Another is appointed by the Mayor, and has been a representative of the Burlington youth population.

Our Valued Volunteers

Volunteers support Library services in every Department.

ACQUISITIONS

Most of the services this department provides are too complex for volunteers!  But we are fortunate that former Technical Services staffer Meda Lowell now volunteers to repair books and help with the technical aspects of buying new books.

Vera and Leo Fleury
Leo used the Library during his lunch hour over the course of his Burlington banking career, and he’s always enjoyed it.  With a desire to give back to the community, he joined the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library and held the treasurer position until 2000.  Then he sorted books for the Friends’ Annual Book Sale.  Now he is researching the value of and selling withdrawn and unwanted gift items on-line.  He first checks to see if we have a copy, and if the new one is in better condition he recommends replacing our old copy.

After retiring, Vera chose to follow Leo to the Library to do volunteer work.  She created CD boxes for display when borrowers had to swap the display box for the real CD at the Circulation Desk.  When Meda Lowell was employed by the Library and thus could not volunteer (this is a City policy), Vera took over Meda’s job of mending books.  Vera loves to see the variety of people and activities here.  She sees the Library as a great asset to the community.

ADMINISTRATION/BUILDING CARE

The Fletcher Free Library Volunteer roster would be incomplete without listing Marcella Chapman, who led the effort to save the Carnegie Building from demolition in the 1970’s.

For many years, Sybil Smith kept our scrapbooks organized and filled with newspaper clippings and other publicity.

Doug Chamberlain is a man of many talents, but it’s a big building and he appreciates the assistance of Department of Corrections Community Service participants, paid for by the Friends of the FFL.

Bonnie Acker maintains the flower gardens outside the Library.  She provided artwork for brochures, and donated a painting to an auction.

Nick Morse performs the courageous job of pruning the tree in the raised planter (“if you’re not horrified, you haven’t done enough”).

Several Friends of the FFL have exerted extra effort in helping prepare mailings and decorate for events: J. Bruce Campbell, Frank & Ducky Donath, Jody Kebabian, Patty Levi, Anne Nixon, Neil Stout.

BOARD

All Library Board members are volunteers.  Each serves on one of four committees, along with one of the three Library co-Directors.  Patty Levi and Elizabeth Shayne, although not on the Board, are members of the Development Committee (Elizabeth stepped down in September).

CATALOGING

Neil Muse performs the time-consuming work of removing “new book” designation tape from the books being moved to the main stacks.

CIRCULATION

During the school year Work Study Students help handle the never-ending Circulation tasks, and we have quite a few loyal volunteers:

Brenda Bergstrom, Al Bijunas, Joode Campbell, Phinnize (Phinney) Greene, Beverly Herrick, Fred Hill II, Brian Holmes, Ed Kupic, Alice Read, Tag & Toni Taginski (until she was hired in 2006).

 Beverly Herrick has spent Tuesday mornings at the Circulation Desk for nine years, helping with shelving when needed.  She started out by reorganizing the magazine collection, and eventually added picking up the books from the North Avenue Book Drop (at the Bank of Vermont) with her husband, John, every Tuesday morning.

Bev has lived in Burlington and used the Library since 1962, introducing her children to the Library, too.  “I enjoy children reading, especially in this age of TV and video games.”  She appreciates all the books and magazines that the Library provides, and being able to spend a Sunday afternoon with her husband in the Main Reading Room, looking at magazines—“especially when it snows!”

Ed Kupic gave UVM 32 years as Professor of Radiology.  He was introduced to Library work when, as a medical student, he landed a summer job at the Billings Library (UVM’s main library was then housed in what is now the Student Center).  He met his wife, Marianna (Mig) through this job: taking a coffee break at the hospital, he found her reading the newspaper’s sports page.  He has loved using books and libraries throughout his career, and so became a dedicated FFL shelver after retirement.

Ed is impressed by the kindness and friendliness of all the staff here at the Library, and their appreciation of volunteers’ help.  “Books don’t talk, but the staff is fun to chat with”, Ed relates.  “In retirement, there are a million things to do, so one should choose a way to give something back to the community.”

OUTREACH

With a busy delivery schedule to 21 area senior residences, the Outreach Librarian Barbara Shatara relies on several strong volunteers to help cart books from the Library to the van and then to the recipients, and back.  They are aided by a “book elevator” in the van, and the trusty red wagon, “Sandy”, named after an Outreach patron and supporter.

Robert Bensen, Megan Cannella, Tom Corcoran, Louise Goodrich, Lori Keene, George Lee, Sue London, Bob Martin, Annie Olejar, Doug Phelps, Fred Rexford, Toni Taginski (until hired in 2006), Vicky Turner.

Tom Corcoran facilitates book group discussions at the Heineberg Senior Residence and occasionally at the Library.  He wrote a computer program to track the circulation of Outreach materials and to provide a more efficient interface to the library's system.

Tom chose to volunteer at the FFL because “I have always loved books and writing and am now trying to make my living as a writer.  In my opinion Fletcher Free Library provides an invaluable and irreplaceable service to the community, just as books do to individuals-- there is nothing like the imaginative and intellectual stimulation of words & sentences.”

Tom’s favorite part of volunteering at FFL is during book discussions when “the patrons find in the language of the book those moments of delightful conviction which resonate with their own experience or perhaps offer new insights”.

The AmeriCorps VISTA program often provides an intern for the Outreach Department, but although they are paid in part by their organization, we need to provide part of the salary for these workers, so we must apply for grants annually to fill this need.

REFERENCE

Jody Kebabian, President of the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library and Library Board member, has volunteered at the Reference Desk for about 12 years.  She originally helped in the Youth Department, then went back to school, completed a Masters in Library Science, and worked at UVM’s Bailey-Howe Library.  She left that job to give her attention to family life.  Her son is a Librarian, and inspired her to use her MLS by volunteering at the Fletcher Free Library Reference Desk.  “I love solving a puzzle by finding a book”.

Jody’s involvement with the Library is invaluable.  She provided the all-important leadership qualities to “reactivate” the Friends in 2000.  The group originated to save the Carnegie Building from demolition, then helped the Library as needed until in 1995 they inspired the passing of the ½-cent dedicated book tax, needed for annual acquisition of new books.  Jody has led the Friends since then to contribute thousands of dollars to the Library through book sale earnings, and has inspired them to give thousands of volunteer hours to the Library.  Her favorite thing about the Library is that “everybody is welcome—people of all ages and from all walks of life can find something useful and pleasurable.  The Public Library is central to every community.”

The Computer Center is administered by Reference Librarian Robert Coleburn, who is also the Systems Administrator for the Library.  After discovering how popular this free-access service is, Reference Librarians found that they needed much more help than what is provided by the part-time Computer Lab Monitor position.

Patricia Arujo has been a loyal Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon Computer Center Volunteer for about five years, after starting out by shelving audio/visual materials.  In addition, Phinney Greene helped here when not shelving A/V.

We have benefited by cooperating with our community, as well:  Champlain College has a Community Service requirement for graduation.  At their twice-yearly Volunteer Fair, we attract several volunteers from their senior class to monitor the Computer Center and assist in teaching our popular, free computer workshops.

YOUTH

A long list of regulars!  Pat Disilvio, Ruth Gilpin, Christine Hancock, Lori Keene, Jeanne Lincoln, (paid through a program for seniors), Ingrid Malmgren, Shelly McCallig, Bob Methot, Melinda Ann Quilla, Anna Rawson, Lillian Venner, Barbara Wager, Gigi Weisman, Carol Wooster.  The AmeriCorps VISTA program often provides an intern for the Youth Department too, but paid in part by grants as in Outreach.

The 2006 Summer Reading Program volunteers:

Sheila Barton, Avery Cole, Alice Corvo, Claire Demarais, Pat Disilvio, Peggy Edgcomb, Milijana Erakovic, Amanda Imig, Britta Hanewinkel, Natalie Hill, Liz Jaquette, Michael Kelly, Max Resnik, Ben Resnik, Alia Barbano-George, Jean Lincoln, Amelia Schlossberg, Elyse Stoller, Kelly Weaver, Gigi Weisman, and Carol Wooster.

 Gigi Weisman has volunteered for the Library for 10 years.  She and Robert Resnik found that they made a great musical duo, so he invited her to join him in musical performances for the Library (he had already been performing alone and with Carol Scrimgeour).  About 70 children and caregivers usually attend their twice-weekly “Robert and Gigi” sing-alongs.  In addition, they take their show “on the road”, bringing their unique blend of music and connection with children to families all over Vermont.  At these events, at the Library and via our web site, sales of three children’s sing-along music CD recordings help support Library programs (over $25,000 so far!).

“Inclusiveness” is the word Gigi uses to define the Library’s greatest characteristic—it is a welcoming place for all.  Devoted to education, literacy and connection with people, Gigi uses her volunteer work for the Library as an opportunity to fulfill this devotion.  She makes it a priority to connect with the kids attending her performances, helping them to build their “foundation of self esteem”: “this show was so much better because you were here!”

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Get to Know the Staff
Name, Job Title:                                                          Hired:

Jeff Baker, Acquisitions, Payroll                                                      2003

Chris Beneke, Circulation, Page* (hired in August)                           2006

Susan Bevins, Acquisitions                                                             1978

Doug Chamberlain, Custodian                                                        2001

Lorraine Colburn, Circulation Chief, Selector**                               1987

Robert Coleburn, Reference Librn., Systems Admin., Selector**       1992

Amber Collins, Co-Director, Selector**                                          1967

Anita Danigelis, Co-Director, Ref. Librn., Cataloging, Selector**       1983

Christine Demarais, Youth Services                                                1996

Tenzin Dhondup, Circulation                                                          2003

Lindsay Donnellon, Youth AmeriCorps VISTA                                   2005

Susan Fensch, Circulation, Page*                                                  2004

Sammie Friedman, Acquisitions, Accounts Payable                          1993

Amber Gaster, Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA                                    2006

Rebecca Goldberg, Youth Librn., Dir. of Youth Services, Selector**   1994

Amy Hurley, Circulation (hired in September)                                  2006

Judith Janone, Cataloging                                                              1981

Holly Klump, Youth Services                                                           2001

Annie Morse, Computer Lab Monitor/Reference Aide/Fundraising      2003

Ruth Murphy, Reference Librarian                                                  2002

Nga Pham, Circulation, Interlibrary Loan                                         2001

Robert Resnik, Co-Director, Reference Librn., Outreach, Selector**  1990

Barbara Shatara, Outreach, Reference Librarian                              1998

Toni Taginski, Circulation (hired in August)                                     2006

Beth Wright, Youth Librarian, Selector**                                        2000

*    The Page position is responsible for shelving Library materials.
**  Selectors choose which Library materials to buy.

Retired or moved on during this fiscal year:

Bill Butler, Circulation, Selector                                                      1981

Helen Coolidge, Circulation                                                            1973

Thomas Howard, Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA                                2005

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Library Board

Name, Position, Committee Assignment                                      Term Expires

Laban Carrick Hill, Commissioner                                                6.30.08
      Development Committee Chair
Laban is an author whose book, Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance was a 2004 National Book Award Finalist.

Jody Kebabian, Trustee                                                              6.30.06
Jody is the President of the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library.

Deborah Lashman, Commissioner, Chair                                     6.30.07
      Development Committee
Deborah is a Family Law Attorney.

Doug Montgomery, Trustee, (Vice President as of 7.01.06)           6.30.08
      Board Development and Recruitment Committee
Doug owns the Church Street coffee shop Speeder & Earl’s.

Nina Parris, Commissioner, Board Vice Chair                                 6.30.06
      Collection Committee Chair
Nina is a former Fleming Museum curator, faculty member in the MFA program at Vermont College of the Union Institute, and Art History professor at Burlington College.

Linda Severance Smith, Commissioner, Clerk                              6.30.09
      Collection Committee
Linda is a Para-educator in the Burlington School District, and retired Lecturer of English from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.

Ben Sachs-Hamilton, Mayor’s Youth Designee                               6.30.06
      (vacant as of 9.06)

Michael Schultz, Trustee                                                             6.30.09
      Development, Board Dev. & Recruitment Committees
Michael is the Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Relations at UVM, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree.

Barbara Shatara, Employee Commissioner                                  6.30.07
      Development, Board Dev. & Recruitment Committees
Barbara is a Reference Librarian and heads the Outreach Dept.

 Neil Stout, Trustee                                                                     6.30.07
      Collection, Board Development and Recruitment Committees
Neil is an author, consultant and retired UVM History professor.

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