Friday, September 7, 2012

Change is Still Inevitable @ the James Prendergast Library


Library Director Shelved.  (Jamestown Post-Journal, 9/6/2012)

Excerpt:   According to Thomas Price, president of the board of trustees for James Prendergast Library Association, the two boards had a joint meeting on Aug. 30. He called the meeting the "culmination of an extensive evaluation process," at which point the boards decided to make a change.

Mielke started her duties in late 2011.


Related article:
Change is inevitable at the library.  (4/22/2012)

Excerpt:  One of the most difficult issues facing your Prendergast Library is the perception that a climate of fear and intimidation now permeates the staff of the Prendergast Library (and System). 

Everyone on the board of trustees has received anonymous, as well as signed, letters and emails. We are working diligently to assess the situation and carefully sort the legitimate causes for concern from the rumors that are circulating. Ms. Mielke has a different management style than that of her predecessor and we recognize that leadership transitions are difficult for all parties.

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