Item B2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 21, 2002
DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES
BULK ITEM:
NO
DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Years of Service Award for 15 years of service to Jim Clupper,
Manager, Islamorada Branch Library, Community Services Division.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
See Attached
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present Award
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING:
N/A
AMOUNT PER MONTH /YEAR:
N/A
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
N/A OMB/Purchasing
N/A Risk Management
N/A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL
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Division Director
DOCUMENTATION: Included
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To Follow
Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #
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DISPOSITION:
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD
JIM CLUPPER
MANAGER, ISLAMORADA BRANCH LIBRARY
Jim Clupper started working for Monroe County in 1987, in the Public Works
Division. In May of 1989, when the Branch Manager position opened at the
Islamorada Branch Library, he made the move to Community Services, and has
held that position since then. During Jim's tenure at Islamorada, he has overseen
the growth at that Library in patronage, circulation, and collection, as well as
expansion of the building itself, in the addition of a community meeting room. The
transition of the Library into the computer age has brought new challenges, but
Jim's determination to learn new techniques have enabled him to meet and master
these changes in technology.
Jim's own interest in Florida Keys history has been a driving force in his
program of developing an outstanding Keys History collection in the Islamorada
Library. Much of his vacation time is spent in research in Washington, D.C., where
he searches out documents and historical data to build up this growing resource.
Historians and researchers from all over the country look to Jim and his expertise
for information and direction.
As an "avocational archaeologist" Jim also participates regularly in local
digs, and is a respected board member of the Archaeological and Historical
Conservancy. He additionally serves on Monroe County's Historic Preservation
Commission. He also has been involved with various community groups
throughout his time with the Library.
It is in the service aspect of his work, though, that Jim really shines. He is
dedicated to giving the best possible service to all library patrons, and his
leadership in this inspires his staff at Islamorada to do the same. He is well-
regarded by his staff, patrons, and peers throughout the Library system, and his
fifteen years of service have been a great credit to Monroe County.