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The Library Commission is appointed by the Mayor, subject to the consent of the City Council.  The Library Director is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Library Commission. 

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Carol Sterling, Library Director

Former Assistant Director Carol Sterling was officially named Director of the Eastpointe Memorial Library on May 03, 2004. She succeded previous Director Joyce Conte.

Ms. Sterling began her library career at the Hamtramck Public Library/Albert J. Zak Memorial. Her first position was that of Children's Librarian. In 1989 Sterling was appointed Director of the Hamtramck Library. As Director she obtained a Library Services and Construction Grant to automate the library along with a Michigan Council of the Arts grant for the painting of a 65-foot mural in the Children's area of the library. The mural was a community project and learning experience, where community members posed for the mural and learned the process of mural art as they watched the work in progress. While she was in Hamtramck, the first millage to fund the library was passed by an overwhelming public vote. Ms. Sterling also found time to oversee the building of a library float for the annual Labor Day Parade, three years running.

She was elected to the Wayne Oakland Library Federation Advisory Council representing Class IV libraries in that cooperative (now The Library Network).

Since coming to Eastpointe, she has assisted with implementation of policies and procedures concerned with providing Internet access to the public. Ms. Sterling has also assisted in the redesigning of library space to accommodate new technologies that enhance library service.

Asked in what direction she wishes to take the library, Ms. Sterling replied, "I want it to remain as people-friendly as we are and maintain a materials collection that the people want or need and make it as easy as possible for them to access. I want to let the library users lead the direction it goes in because it's their library".

Ms. Carol Sterling is an avid mystery buff, and her off-hours are spent reading mysteries ranging from the oldies by Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie to modern day M. C. Beaton and Patricia Cornwell.
 

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Patricia Price, Assistant Director

Ms. Price received both her B.A, and M.S.L.S. from Wayne State University. While pursuing her degree, Price was employed by Wayne State as a Graduate Research Assistant and was assigned to the McGregor Public Library in Highland Park where she gained experience in circulation procedures, acquisitions, cataloging, and reference while concentrating on Children's Services.

Upon receiving her degree, Ms. Price became the Children's Librarian at the McGregor Public Library. She was responsible for overseeing the youth collection, while developing programs for children. Price also performed out-reach services by speaking before community groups and organizations. She served as the representative of the McGregor Library to the Detroit Associated Libraries Cooperative, (DAL), and during this time she helped to coordinate the automation of the library. Ms. Price wrote and received grants for the development, implementation and continuation of programs for children and also worked closely with the Detroit Free Press "Gift of Reading" program.

Ms. Price joined the Eastpointe staff in 1995 as the Youth Services Librarian. Responsibilities include; selection and purchasing of youth materials, development of policies and procedures, maintaining a close relationship with the East Detroit Schools and planning, publicizing and conducting programs for children preschool through middle school. Price also provided adult and children's reference and Reader's Advisory services, along with bibliographic instruction.

Price has served on the Wayne County Community College Citizens Advisory Board and the WTVS-Channel 56 Citizens Advisory Board. She has been a Junior Great Books leader at the Detroit Public Library. A long time member of the Michigan Library Association, Price has served on many state-level committees for the Children's Services Division and has been a presenter at workshops.

On July 12, 2004, Ms. Price was named the Assistant Library Director. "I will miss the daily involvement with children", Price said, "but I feel that I can still serve the families of Eastpointe by helping to make the Library a source of pride to the Community."

In her leisure time, Ms. Price enjoys gardening and reading historical non-fiction.
 

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Sue Todd, Youth Services Librarian

Former Adult Reference Librarian Sue Todd has been officially named Youth Services Librarian.

Sue Todd began her career at the Eastpointe Memorial Library in 1994 as a pre-professional working in Adult Services. During this time, Mrs. Todd gained invaluable experience in Public Library Service, while working on her Master's degree in Library Science at Wayne State University. Working for the Library was so rewarding that Todd continued working in Adult Services after she received her degree.

As an Adult Services Librarian, Todd was responsible for assisting patrons in locating library material, reader's advisory service, preparing bibliographies and book lists, cataloging library materials, recommending books to add to the collection, purchasing music CDs and selecting and maintaining recommended websites for the Library's webpage. Over the years, Mrs. Todd has enhanced her skills by attending workshops and computer classes, thus keeping current in the ever changing world of Public Libraries.

Several times when vacancies occurred in the Youth Services Department, Todd assisted in that department while maintaining the responsibilities she had in Adult Services. As interim Children's Librarian, Todd purchased and cataloged books, audio-visual materials, and magazines, planned pre-school storytimes, added a toddler time and a book discussion group for young adults, performed in puppet shows, and scheduled programs.

On September 7, 2004, Mrs. Todd became the Youth Services Librarian. She looks forward to her new responsibilities in that department. "Enticing children and young adults to read and participate in library programs will be a pleasure and I look forward to working with the youth
 

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The mission of the Eastpointe Memorial Library is to provide for all its residents, informational, educational, cultural and recreational materials in various media, within the necessary limitations of budget and space, recognizing the wide diversity of tastes, interests, education and cultural backgrounds of the community.

To meet this goal, the Library has adopted these main service objectives.

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The Library Commission
 

"A Library outranks any other one thing that a community can do to benefit its people."
---Andrew Carneghie

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The Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library is a support group dedicated to the promotion of the Library and the services it provides. Over the years, this organization has provided many gifts to the Library, including the conference table, the public address system, the Children’s Computer Center, computer furniture, window treatments, Community Room renovations, exterior lighting and most recently the renovation of the Library Courtyard.

The Friends meet on the second Saturday of each month (except for July and August) at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Membership is as little as $5.00 a year.

The Friends sponsor several fund-raisers throughout the year and also have an on-going used book sale.

The Friends of the Library have established a digital videodisc collection. Rental is $2.00 for a period of two days, or $1.00 if you are a Friends member.

Join the Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library at their next meeting. Your support is welcome.
 

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