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Queens Library Mission, Vision, Values, Programs & Services

March 19, 2017

Mission Statement

The mission of the Queens Library is to provide quality services, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities through books and a variety of other formats to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs and interests of its diverse and changing population.

The Library is a forum for all points of view and adheres to the principles of intellectual freedom as expressed in the Library Bill of Rights formulated by the American Library Association.

Vision

The Queens Library represents a fundamental public good in our democracy. It assures the right, the privilege and the ability of individuals to choose and pursue any direction of thought, study or action they wish.

The Library provides the capital necessary for us to understand the past and grow for the future. It is also our collective memory, since history and human experience are best preserved in writing.

As Queens Library enters its second century, it will be universally recognized as the most dynamic public library in the nation. This recognition will arise from: the Library's dedication to the needs of its diverse communities; its advocacy and support of appropriate technology; the excellence of its programs and services; the commitment of its staff to its customers and the very highest ideals of library service.

We at Queens Library believe deeply in equity and that libraries are fundamental in empowering people to take charge of their lives, their governments and their communities. In this way, Queens Library has an essential role to play in the new economy. The programs and services we provide and the technologies we embrace will carry the people of Queens into a productive and creative future.

Values:

Service

We believe that library and information service is essential to a learning society because information and knowledge are indispensable to the development of human potential, the advancement of civilization, and the continuance of enlightened self-government. (Editor's note: Each customer can check out 50 items on his/her library card including books, 10 DVDs/CDs)

Customers

We believe that meeting the needs of our diverse customer base is first and foremost.

Quality

We value the importance of providing rapid and comprehensive access to knowledge and information and strive to constantly improve the services we provide to our customers.

Technology

We believe the Queens Library must be an active partner in the development and implementation of technology to ensure that access to knowledge and information will be equitably available to all.（Editor's note: Free use of library computers including desktops, laptops, Google tablets, and free pringting of 20 pages per day each customer.）

Individuality

We respect the individuality and integrity of each customer and each employee, and foster an environment in which creativity, productivity and individual responsibility are encouraged, recognized and rewarded.

Teamwork

We believe that each individual is a member of the team, working together to serve our customers.

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Queens Library Participates NY Cares Winter Coats Drive

From: Buron, Nick H
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 4:29 PM
To: CLS Library Supervisors; Cel_Managers
Subject: NY Cares Coat Drive

All,

NY Cares is a non-profit organization that has organized a coat drive around the city for many years. This year, all Queens Library sites will be participating.

· Starting tomorrow, New York Cares will provide collection boxes, bags, pre-printed posters, and other collateral (attached) to all library locations.

· On a weekly basis, New York Cares will provide a courier service to pick up coats.

· The Drive has already started and will continue until December 31st

The attached fact sheets can be printed out and shared with your customers.

Please welcome this needed service, especially in light of the even greater need in our community than usual.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Thank you

Nick, Chief Librarian

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In recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, celebrated annually on May 15th by an Act of Congress to honor police officers who died in the line of duty, by order of the Mayor of the City of New York, Bill de Blasio, all flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This includes all flags, the American flag, the New York State and City flags, and the POW-MIA flag on all City buildings as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs.

Flags lowered to half-staff: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - First thing in the morning

Flags returned to full-staff: Thursday, May 16, 2019 - First thing in the morning-

Thank you.

- FES Facilities

Silver Alert issued 9-14-2019 at 04:28 AM.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Yujie Wang, a 77-year-old Asian female from the area of Lawrence Street and 60th Avenue in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention.

Description: 5'2" tall, 90 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing a dark colored striped shirt, a brown plaid jacket and carrying a small purse.

Last Seen: Lawrence Street and 60th Avenue in Queens at approximately 4:00 PM on 09-13-2019.

If you see the missing person, please call 9-1-1.

A photo of the missing is available here:
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To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1ZlUYf1.

To refer your friends and family to this service please visit www.nyc.gov/notifynyc

To modify your notification settings visit https://on.nyc.gov/2Yz3z6H

Please contact NotifyNYC@oem.nyc.gov with questions or concerns.

Library New Books display, June 2019

Please join us for an event on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10 am in the Central Library’s Auditorium, featuring Jennifer Jones Austin, the author of Consider it Pure Joy, which chronicles her quest for a bone marrow donor. Jennifer, a leukemia survivor, is the CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, an organization that works with 170 faith and community-based organizations in New York committed to reducing poverty. She is a sought-after speaker who appears regularly on television and radio, and at community events and professional gatherings.

During the event, SAMAR, a Queens-based recruitment center of the Be the Match Registry, will be conducting a bone marrow registry drive. There will also be some great giveaways for those who attend, provided by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (QPL email 9/12/2019)

Silver Alert issued 09-14-2019 at 3:56 AM.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Margaret Oshea, a 78-year-old white female from the area of Commonwealth Boulevard and 81st Avenue in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention.

Description: 5'7" tall, 120 lbs, with blue eyes. Wearing blue pants and a long sleeve blue shirt with flower prints.

Last Seen: Commonwealth Boulevard and 81st Avenue in Queens at approximately 2 PM on 09-13-2019.

Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Corolla with NYS license plate number QZJ-562

If you see the missing person, please call 9-1-1.

A photo of the missing is available here:
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To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1ZlUYf1.

To refer your friends and family to this service please visit www.nyc.gov/notifynyc

To modify your notification settings visit https://on.nyc.gov/2Yz3z6H

Please contact NotifyNYC@oem.nyc.gov with questions or concerns.

Sent on behalf of George Carrera: August 28, Wednesday, 2019

Good morning,

As we are in the peak of Hurricane Season, we ask that all custodians to check and clear all exterior floor drains and roof drains of leaves, debris and any other foreign objects. This task should be completed weekly or more “as needed” in order to prevent accumulation, which can create clogged drains. Please log completed task(s) into your (Operations Log Book) day book weekly or as frequently performed. When performing this assignment you must log it into the Branch Day Book and it is very important to contact the Security/ISD at 718 990-0710 to report the opening and closing of Roof Hatchets.

Always remember to work safe, and report any major concerns.

Thank you all for your ongoing dedication and commitment.

GC/lrr

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