[Lswtalk] RE: LSW applicants Vote NOW

[Jessica Hutchings]

Hi everyone, 

I am happy to go with the majority opinion. Do we need to vote on it? 

Jessica 


From: "llebert" <llebert at pelican.state.lib.la.us> 
To: "lswtalk" <lswtalk at beau.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 9:57:02 AM 
Subject: [Lswtalk] RE: LSW applicants Vote NOW 



LibSW has continued to be flexible on many other topics. Why can’t we consider two even at this point in time? 



If the two scholarships total close to what one scholarship offers or even costs a bit more…….we have plenty of money ………….I agree with whomever suggested that two be awarded. 



What is the total cost for two scholarships? Now that we have the rubric, it should also be considered.be considered. 



Another thought…..the larger libraries have degreed employees , some with MLIS. Our smaller libraries have few degreed people. I have only one degreed person……an Accountant. 



Our people are trained and do an excellent job…..the State Library assures additional training. 



The LSSC was put into effect to address the need for further certification for people like the employee from Evangeline and other small library systems. It met a need the State Library also determined to be valuable. 



With that being said, I will also appreciate the democratic process and go with the majority. 



Linda 






From: Jessica Hutchings [mailto:jhutchings at mcneese.edu] 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 3:15 PM 
To: Marjorie Harrison 
Cc: mfoster2; Barbara Malbrue; mary; llebert; Loretta Gharst; Pam Edwards; hcoy; Erin Chesnutt; dsanders; Wesley Saunders; Barbara Malbrue; Debbie Johnson-Houston; Agnes Guillory; mmealer 
Subject: Re: LSW applicants Vote NOW 





Hi everyone, 





At one point, I had a rubric for evaluating these scholarship applications, but I cannot find it. In my mind, the criteria we should consider should include the following: 





- Is application packet complete? 


- Do the letters of reference speak highly of this person? 


- Does this person represent their library well? 





Now, about the issue of 1 or 2 scholarships...until today, we have operated with the understanding that we will award one scholarship this year. I am not comfortable making the decision to double our expenses by awarding two scholarships so close to the announcement date, and I don't think it's a good idea to decide at the last minute via email. Mary, I appreciate your feelings about the support staff being left out in this situation, and I think that's worth taking into consideration next year. 





Further, I am curious about the money we will raise from the Author Dinner this year. I think that should impact our decision next year about whether or not we should double our scholarship expense. 





Are there strong objections to awarding just one scholarship this year? 





Jessica 









From: "Marjorie Harrison" <mharrison at calcasieulibrary.org> 
To: "mfoster2" <mfoster2 at state.lib.la.us>, "Barbara Malbrue" <bmalbrue at Southstlandrylibrary.com>, "mary" <mary.sherwood at sowela.edu>, "Jessica Hutchings" <jhutchings at mcneese.edu>, "llebert" <llebert at state.lib.la.us>, "Loretta Gharst" <LGharst at calcasieulibrary.org>, "Pam Edwards" <PEdwards at calcasieulibrary.org>, "hcoy" <hcoy at state.lib.la.us>, "Erin Chesnutt" <echesnut at beau.org>, "dsanders" <DSanders at cameron.lib.la.us>, "Wesley Saunders" <whughs at hotmail.com>, "Barbara Malbrue" <bmalbrue2 at pelican.state.lib.la.us>, "Debbie Johnson-Houston" <djohnsonhouston at mcneese.edu>, "Agnes Guillory" <aguillory.apl at gmail.com> 
Cc: "mmealer" <mmealer at evangelinelibrary.org> 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 2:37:28 PM 
Subject: RE: LSW applicants Vote NOW 





According to the application, both types of students are equally eligible. I guess that’s why I’m wondering what we’re basing our decision on. 




Marjorie Harrison 

Library Director 

Calcasieu Parish Public Library 

301 West Claude Street 

Lake Charles, LA 70605 

337-721-7176 

337-477-3066 (fax) 

mharrison at calcasieulibrary.org 





From: Mary Foster-Galasso <mfoster2 at state.lib.la.us> 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 2:11 PM 
To: 'Barbara Malbrue' <bmalbrue at Southstlandrylibrary.com>; 'Mary Frances Sherwood' <mary.sherwood at sowela.edu>; 'Jessica Hutchings ' <jhutchings at mcneese.edu>; 'Linda Lebert-Corbello' <llebert at state.lib.la.us>; Loretta Gharst <LGharst at calcasieulibrary.org>; Marjorie Harrison <mharrison at calcasieulibrary.org>; Pam Edwards <PEdwards at calcasieulibrary.org>; 'Howard Coy' <hcoy at state.lib.la.us>; 'Erin Chesnut' <echesnut at beau.org>; 'Delia Sanders' <DSanders at cameron.lib.la.us>; 'Wesley Saunders' <whughs at hotmail.com>; 'Barbara Malbrue' <bmalbrue2 at pelican.state.lib.la.us>; 'Debbie Johnson' <djohnsonhouston at mcneese.edu>; 'Agnes Guillory' <aguillory.apl at gmail.com> 
Cc: mmealer at evangelinelibrary.org 
Subject: RE: LSW applicants Vote NOW 




Barbara and everybody, I see Barbara’s point and wouldn’t at all argue with her vote, which has a lot of concrete support in the application. However, please consider: This is the second year that support staff certification candidates or candidate went up against MLIS candidates or candidate. If it goes yet again to the MLIS person, will there be any support staff ones who bother to apply next time around, or will it become MLIS by default? 



Just my two cents on the way out the door. Again, I support giving two scholarships. 



Mary F-G 




From: Barbara Malbrue [ mailto:bmalbrue at Southstlandrylibrary.com ] 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 12:39 PM 
To: Mary Frances Sherwood; Jessica Hutchings ; Linda Lebert-Corbello ( llebert at state.lib.la.us ); Loretta Gharst; Marjorie Harrison; Pam Edwards; Mary Foster ( mfoster2 at state.lib.la.us ); Howard Coy ( hcoy at state.lib.la.us ); Erin Chesnut; Delia Sanders ( dsanders at cameron.lib.la.us ); Wesley Saunders; Barbara Malbrue; Debbie Johnson ( djohnsonhouston at mcneese.edu ); Agnes Guillory 
Subject: RE: LSW applicants Vote NOW 




If we are choosing 1 person I am going with Katie Pennington. 



Barbara 




From: Mary Frances Sherwood [ mailto:mary.sherwood at sowela.edu ] 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 8:11 AM 
To: Jessica Hutchings ; Linda Lebert-Corbello ( llebert at state.lib.la.us ); Loretta Gharst; Marjorie Harrison; Pam Edwards; Mary Foster ( mfoster2 at state.lib.la.us ); Howard Coy ( hcoy at state.lib.la.us ); Erin Chesnut; Delia Sanders ( dsanders at cameron.lib.la.us ); Wesley Saunders; Barbara Malbrue; Debbie Johnson ( djohnsonhouston at mcneese.edu ); Agnes Guillory; Mary Frances Sherwood 
Subject: FW: LSW applicants Vote NOW 




Hello All, 



In order to get our scholarship winner in the LSW Author Dinner brochure we need to vote NOW before the next meeting. 

Follow the link below. Please vote by Friday. 



https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7DN8PRC 



Thank you, 




Mary Frances Sherwood 
Associate Professor & Director of Library Services 
SOWELA Technical Community College 
(337) 421-6926 

Mary.sherwood at sowela.edu 








From: lswtalk-bounces at beau.org [ mailto:lswtalk-bounces at beau.org ] On Behalf Of Jessica Hutchings 
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 4:27 PM 
To: lswtalk < lswtalk at beau.org > 
Subject: [Lswtalk] Fwd: applicants 





Hi everyone, 





Please see the attached scholarship applications. Let's discuss next month! 





Jessica 




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