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Library
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request to approval of the recommendation of the Fulton County Library System Board of Trustees to change the name of the Alpharetta Friends Bookstore to the “Barbara Selwyn Memorial Bookstore.” (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County Library System Board of Trustees Policy require Fulton County Board of Commissioners approval for naming of rooms.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The Fulton County Library System has a naming policy in place to honor those individuals who make a significant contribution to the Atlanta-Fulton Library System or community. A five-person committee convened to nominate a suitable candidate. The nomination is brought before the Library Board of Trustees and then the Board of Commissioners. The naming policy is attached. There are several prominent “friends of the library” who support this effort. The names are listed as follows: Sheila Cayolle, Pam Crawford, Gerrie Fornek, Susan Fornek, Ginger Hackett, Connie Hayes, Jade Kurtz, Angela Lam, Charna McCurry, Helen McHugh, Megan McHugh, Kathy Peters, Kay Sins, Ben and Linda Statham, Betty Williams. There is additional support from patrons of the Alpharetta community as well Fulton library staff.
Scope of Work: The Alpharetta Library Friends Book Store will be named after Barbara Selwyn. Ms. Selwyn started volunteering at the library in 2022 reading to kids enrolled in the afterschool program. Barbara was instrumental in the opening of the Alpharetta bookstore. She was also responsible for garnering enough volunteers to keep the space open daily. She had a circle of ‘readers’ who loved getting her book reviews - good and bad!
Community Impact: There is no community impact.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of this action.
Project Implications: There aren’t any project implications.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department Issues or concerns.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
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