Each year, PCCLD reports data to the Library Research Service (LRS) about various aspects of the work we perform and the services we provide. One of the data sets of interest to the LRS is the number and type of reference questions that we answer.

We are pleased to announce that Nick Potter will be joining PCCLD as Director of Community Relations and Development! Nick comes to PCCLD from the CSU-P Foundation where he served as Chief Operating Officer for four years.

The Rawlings Library is hosting the 2019 Southern Colorado ADA Symposium on August 31 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will build awareness, celebrate diversity and inclusion, and promote respect for the various cultures within the disability community. The event will kick off at 9 a.m.

I am excited to announce that PCCLD has been selected as one of three Colorado libraries to host the 2019 Grow with Google tour!

Jeff is suspended for 1 month for disruptive behavior at Lucero library. Jeff is eligible for reinstatement on 08/29/2019 This patron has been reinstated. Patron has served suspension term plus additional time without further occurrences/incidents.

Dylan Repp is suspended for 1 month for theft of another patron's Iphone. repp is eligible for reinstatement on 08/23/2019. Repp is reinstated as of 08/26/2019.

Gage Ortega is suspended for 3 months for theft of another patron's cell phone. Ortega is eligible for reinstatement on 10/25/2019. Ortega attempted to steal an employees motorcycle on 07/31/2019 and was on Rawlings property in violation of his suspension for theft. Ortega is suspended for 12 months as of 07/31/2019 and is eligible for reinstatement on 07/31/2020.

You should be are aware of a challenge facing our award-winning local libraries. There are a few reasons for this, importantly including a local tax dedicated to libraries that is scheduled to expire this year.

This week's question - what is your favorite outdoor spot for hiking, picnics, fishing, etc.? Mine is the Pueblo Reservoir - I love to wade in the water and look for fossils. :-)