Library

MPL looks forward to info sharing efficiency (04/17/12)
The electronic card catalogue at Marshall Public Library offers patrons the opportunity to search for materials in-house. However, a new contract will eventually allow readers the chance to search for books statewide.

Public library preps for goal-setting sessions, approves changes to grant application (01/10/12)
Long-range planning for Marshall Public Library is a subject library board members hope the public will assist with. During a meeting held Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, board members agreed to set up a committee with the intention of designing an approach for the planning process. Although board members were selected to spearhead the process, they will primarily determine dates for planning meetings as well as create a path for promoting the events...

MVC's Murrell Library to host Missouri State Archives Civil War Exhibit (12/30/11)
Marshall -- Missouri Valley College's Murrell Library will host "Divided Loyalties: Civil War Documents from the Missouri State Archives" Jan. 9 through Feb. 24 on the MVC campus. In development for three years, the exhibit draws on more than 9 million pages of Civil War-related documents to examine the upheaval and uncertainty that characterized Missouri during the Civil War era. ...

Library board reflects on uses, benefits of technology (12/13/11)
A technology committee comprised of several members of Marshall Public Library's board of trustees will soon move forward with a grant application after garnering support from remaining board members Tuesday evening.

Marshall library closes in on three-year plan (10/13/11)
Marshall Public Library seems to be keeping a steady momentum as it inches closer to the end of its three-year plan. Now two-thirds of the way through the plan that began in 2009, a report from MPL officials Tuesday, Oct. 11, indicates they've accomplished eight of their 11 objectives...

Author travels home after successful cruising career (10/08/11)
Author CarolLee Miles returned to Marshall for her 50th high school reunion, but her book signing on Oct. 8 at Marshall Public Library served as a miniature reunion too. Old friends meandered into the back room at the library and warmly greeted the Marshall native. Equipped with a stack of "Getting Paid to Cruise," Miles told library guests about her search for peace through travel...

Librarians tour Marshall library, hear challenges of transformation (10/05/11)
Some argue the bookstore model challenges a historic form of organization. Others feel it provides ease of access to the majority of library patrons. Regardless of which side of the argument you fall, Marshall Public Library is one of the first in the state to transition from the Dewey Decimal System to the BISAC bookstore model. It's also kindling a new idea for Missouri libraries...

Library turns a new page in its history (08/15/11)
After two weeks of remodeling, re-shelving and re-carpeting the Marshall Public Library started a new chapter in its history on Aug. 15. A small crowd of library patrons rushed into the newly remodeled library after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning. Children flocked to the back room and learned to navigate the library's new bookstore-like system using easy to find categories such as "school," "history" and "adventure."...

Summer reading ends with a trip around the world (07/30/11)
Storyteller Priscilla Howe joined area children at the Marshall Public Library to celebrate the end of a successful summer reading program. With a little help from puppets Trixie and "The Baby," the group of eager listeners heard stories from France, Australia and the United States...

Guest author visits Murrell Library as part of summer reading program (07/13/11)
Author Larry Wood, of Joplin, gives a presentation on his book "Ozarks Gunfighters and Other Notorious Incidents" for a summer reading group hosted by Murrell Library.

Library to receive computers, new look (04/13/11)
Patrons will soon be using new computers at Marshall Public Library. A grant from Missouri State Library, along with a 25 percent match from MPL, will allow for new laptops. During the board's meeting Tuesday, April 12, Director Amy Crump explained to board members, however, that their contribution may have to increase by $1,800 because the desired laptops couldn't be ordered...

NEWSCOPE: Book signing to be held at Murrell Library (04/12/11)
Murrell Library, located on the Missouri Valley College campus, will host a book signing for Cody Samson. This is the second signed Samson has had for his book "These Memories," in which he discloses the difficulties of his medical history. Samson will leave for another surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles next week...

String band participates in 'Journeys' exhibit at Murrell Library (03/31/11)
Murrell Library has hosted a number of guests during its Journey Stories exhibit, including River Ridge String Band, which performed Tuesday evening, March 29. Band members consistently interacted with the audience, discussing the Irish jigs they were playing, as well as the history of some of their instruments. ...

Organizers hope traveling exhibit strengthens community bonds (03/16/11)
What is now the largest exhibit Murrell Memorial Library has ever had is becoming one of the more traffic-generating sights in Marshall. As a Museum on Main Street project, Journey Stories focuses on the history of the nation's growth, and speaks to individual stories that helped shape a culture. The library is using this opportunity to do more than recreate the past...

Library plans better accessibility by leaving Dewey Decimal behind (03/15/11)
If walls could talk, those in the Marshall Public Library won't be saying 'Paint me' much longer. This year the building will be updated with fresh paint and new carpeting, as well as a couple of designs that affect how patrons browse. In January, library board members approved a proposal that would change accessibility from the Dewey Decimal Classification system to a bookstore model, alleviating the challenges some have with deciphering call numbers, as patrons will be able to locate their books with new signage.. ...

Storyteller helps emphasize the theme of 'Journeys' exhibit at MVC (03/11/11)
Storyteller Jim Two Crows Wallen performed Thursday, March 10, at Murrell Library. The performance was scheduled as part of the Journey Stories exhibit that will remain on the college campus until March 31.

Outdated policy addressed by library board, fundraiser begins for coffee shop (03/08/11)

Slow genealogy traffic originates new library hours (02/09/11)
Winter is often a slow time for businesses and Marshall Public Library is no exception. During the board meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 8, Director Amy Crump told board members that the genealogy staff has been reporting few visitors this winter. A proposal to adopt Winter Hours for the Maggie Duggins Genealogy Room was discussed...

Smithsonian 'journeys' exhibit to come to Missouri Valley College: Photography contest open to community (01/26/11)
Murrell Library, located on the Missouri Valley College campus, will be home to a traveling exhibit throughout the month of March. Journey Stories is a Museum on Main Street project organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the state humanities council. The project works to loan exhibits to communities that would otherwise go without, alleviating travel and sharing history with smaller towns...

Patron-Centered library design in early stages (01/12/11)
Library staff is making headway in the transition from the Dewey Decimal System to the bookstore model floor plan. Headings and subheadings have been chosen, according to Director Amy Crump who updated board members during their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 11. Staff members are now evaluating each book to determine where it goes...

Early literacy programs to provide activities for parents and children (01/12/11)
Encouraging early literacy -- the focus of Parents as Teachers and Marshall Public Library. Both organizations are joining together as PAT hosts Read Across America. This program is typically hosted March 2 by the National Education Association and is a national campaign to motivate every child in participating communities to read...

Two candidates may fill library board vacancies in February (01/11/11)

Library board discards Dewey Decimal, loses board member (11/09/10)

Heartland contributes to library's cause (09/24/10)
Heartland Medical Equipment presented Amy Crump, director of Marshall Public Library with a $1,175 check. The library has now raised more than $8,000 toward its new carpeting fund. Heartland held a bake sale and raffled off a recliner for the library's benefit. Pictured left to right are: (foreground) Sara Kirchhoff and Amy Crump, (seated) Dwayne McNeese and Doug Stone and (background) Jay Morrison, Brenda Miller, Karl Kirchhoff and Judy Riley. Not pictured are Kennie Warren and Barbra Seals...

Library makes headway on three-year plan (09/14/10)

Recliner raffled for library (08/10/10)
Heartland Medical Equipment will sell raffle tickets for a recliner in an effort to raise money for Marshall Public Library's flooring fund. Library board members met Tuesday, Aug. 10, and said tickets will be available for $1 a piece or six for $5. The recliner doubles as an automatic lift chair to assist individuals in standing. The chair is available to view at Heartland and will soon be displayed at the library...

Reverend gives "meaning" to Marshall Public Library (08/10/10)
Meaning of Life, a compilation of essays, was donated to Marshall Public Library Monday, July 26, by one of its contributors. Reverend Floyd Case, of Marshall, ordered copies for the library and presented the publication to Director Amy Crump. "We are so happy to add this to our collection," Crump said...

Participants bike for library funds (07/28/10)
Bells rang and streamers trailed from handlebars as children biked around Marshall High School's track. The Marshall Public Library's Bikes, Trikes and Hikes event, held Tuesday, July 27, got families active in raising funds for the library's new flooring...

Library weighs patron preference versus policy precedent (07/14/10)
Her words were heartfelt, and Marshall Library Board understood her concern. Julie Hollabaugh addressed the board at its Tuesday, July 13, meeting with a request that the board reconsider its policy about display of materials. Her request and her approach earned her respect from the board, and the board debated the question of whether its policies should be rewritten, but ultimately decided not to make a change.

Kids at Marshall Public Library get splattered (06/28/10)
Tables that lined the yard were prepped with paper, trays of paint and intricate sponges. Marshall Public Library hosted Splash Painting Monday, June 28. At 6 p.m. children who take part in the summer reading program arrived in droves, donning over-sized shirts and ready to paint...

Marshall Public Library may gain technology for kids (06/28/10)
Another technology grant may be in Marshall Public Library's near future. A grant received last spring allowed the library to purchase two desktop computers for the circulation desk as well as four laptops for public use. The board held a special meeting Friday, June 25, to discuss the possibility of an Early Literacy Station...

Marshall Public Library continues summer reading program (06/10/10)
Marshall Public Library will host a youth activity Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. The summer reading program continues with Judi Barrett's "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" and includes activities for children of all ages. "No matter what age their kids are, parents can bring them here," Bobbie Mackey says. She is the library's Children's Coordinator and says there are arts and crafts activities planned as well...

Marshall Public Library receives grant to purchase new computers (05/12/10)
At their meeting Tuesday evening, May 11, Marshall Public Library board members learned that the library will soon be purchasing some new computers. Library Director Amy Crump said the library has been awarded a grant for $7,371 through an Institute of Museum and Library Services-Library Services and Technology Act grant, and must pay at least a 25 percent match, $1,842...

Library board discusses attendance policy (04/13/10)
At their meeting Monday evening, April 12, Marshall Public Library board members discussed the creation of an attendance policy for themselves. Since the topic was discussed at the board's March meeting, board members John Carton, Ann Aulgur and Katye Elsea have formulated a rough draft of the policy. It states that board members who are absent from regular meetings three times consecutively or five times within a 12-month period are subject to removal from the board...

Marshall Public Library celebrates 20th anniversary (03/22/10)
Despite forbidding winter weather Saturday afternoon, March 20, the atmosphere at Marshall Public Library was one of celebration as the library held its 20th birthday party. This is the second milestone under Library Director Amy Crump, who also helped the facility celebrate its 15-year mark...

Marshall Public Library board approves new technology plan (03/10/10)
At their meeting Tuesday evening, March 9, Marshall Public Library Board of Trustee members approved a technology plan for the library. Library Director Amy Crump and board member John Carton formulated the plan, which must be submitted to the Missouri State Library every three years. The plan outlines actions for the library to take in the next 12 years to acquire and maintain up-to-date technological equipment...

Speaking History: Local genealogist portrays William Clark (02/12/10)
William Clark, who co-led the Corps of Discovery expedition with Meriwether Lewis from 1804 to 1806, died in 1838 in St. Louis. But Thursday evening, Feb. 11, Clark appeared at Marshall Public Library as part of the Speaking History: Interviewing the Past program...

Speaker tells Marshall library audience about Chinese New Year, other aspects of Chinese culture (02/04/10)
This year the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, runs from Saturday, Feb. 13, to Sunday, Feb. 28. The two-week holiday will usher out the year of the ox and ring in the year of the tiger, which is determined by the repeating 12-year animal zodiac cycle...

Marshall library birthday wish: New carpeting (01/14/10)
Marshall Public Library will soon begin fundraising for new flooring, board members decided at their meeting Tuesday evening, Jan 12. Librarian Amy Crump read bids for carpeting from Marshall Home Store, $3.31 per square foot; Ehrhardt Floor Covering, $3.73 per square foot; and Carpet Plus, $3.29 per square foot. Crump also had a bid of $5 to $6 per square foot for epoxy floor covering from Epoxy Coating Specialists Inc...

New carpet, AED on Marshall library's wish list (12/15/09)
The Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees discussed several ongoing library improvement issues at its meeting Monday evening, Dec. 14. Librarian Amy Crump provided two estimates for new carpeting in the library, something she hopes to install as part of the facility's 20th anniversary celebrations next year...

Marshall school board gets good news/bad news on financial issues (UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. Nov. 25) (11/24/09)
The Marshall school board received a report on the 2008-2009 audit, which was fine, and on the budget outlook, which was not so fine, at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24. Superintendent Craig Noah said the audit included several findings, or items that should be addressed, but he noted that one of them is not really a cause for concern...

Marshall library board approves long-range plan (10/14/09)
In a meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees approved a long-range plan for the library, which will be in effect through 2012. Board members and library Director Amy Crump have been working on the document the past several months...

Marshall library, DAR help wish U.S. Constitution a happy birthday (09/18/09)
Visitors to Marshall Public Library's Family Fun Night got a double dose of patriotic-themed story time Thursday evening, Sept. 17. First, Librarian Amy Crump read the book "John, Paul, George and Ben," which tells of the childhoods of Revolutionary War figures John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson...

Adventures in Libraryland: State law a factor in reduced library hours (09/02/09)
Several people have stopped by my office recently to share their regrets that the library hours will be reduced as of Oct. 1. I let them know that I share their frustration. Not to bang too hard on the "it's the economy" drum, I thought it would be good to explain why this decision was made...

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