Item B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 01/17/01
Bulk Item: Yes ~ No 0
Division: Community Services
Department: Library Services
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Presentation of October 2000 Employee of the Month award to Nancy Howanitz,
Librarian, Monroe County Public Libraries.
ITEM BACKGROUND: See Attached
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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Nancy Howanitz is an exemplary Monroe County employee and a
stellar Librarian. She provides warm and professional services to
library patrons who visit the Key West Library.
But what is truly extraordinary about Nancy's service is her outreach
to those unable to reach the Library. Nancy brings the library to the
Senior Citizens' Center, offering them their favorite titles, and
conducting book talks. She has developed a generous rapport with
these elderly citizens and has many "fans" who eagerly look forward to
her visits.
Nancy doesn't stop there; she also conducts outreach programming to
the Frederick Douglas Aftercare Program. She brings favorite books to
the children and reads to each one. Writes the Frederick Douglas
director: "Nancy has displayed an enthusiastic energy that cannot be
measured, in the promotion of learning for our youth of the
community."
Nancy's outreach service is indicative of outreach programming that
only large, urban libraries provide.
Nancy's finest moment was the 1st Annual Library Haunted House and
Halloween Party. Nancy charmed many large, area businesses and
organizations into donating toys, materials, and food for this special
event. She also gathered a troop of volunteers to entertain, spook and
feed the children. This project served over 100 children and their
families.
This is why Nancy shines: she is always considering the needs of the
community and how she can fulfill those needs.