Link to November 22 Appleton Post-Crescent article, "New Appleton Public Library director Colleen Rortvedt prepares to lead".
Excerpt: In her role, she will be responsible for making herself more visible and reaching out to the community, especially where talk about a new library comes up.
"I feel badly when people misconstrue that we just want a shiny, new bigger box. It's not about that. It's about having an efficient operation that we can provide contemporary service, service that is flexible, service that will change, because the library will change," Rortvedt said.
"In 20 years we need a building that's still as flexible as it is when it gets built, whether it's a remodeled or a new building. It needs to be flexible."
Studies done in 2008 and 2009 recommended a new library.
A capital facilities committee appointed by the Common Council last year also determined the city should have a single library in the downtown, not a branch.
Related articles:
Rortvedt selection as new director. (11/7/2010)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Post-Crescent readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process. (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process. (10/6/2009)
Financing options for library project. (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion. (10/4/2009)
Membership of Capital Facilities Committee for library project approved. (8/7/2009)
Dawson discusses library building project. (7/16/2009)
Library building project update. (6/18/2009)
Library planning escapes budget cuts. (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study. (11/11/2008)
Study: New library should be built downtown. (7/10/2008)
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