Dothan Houston County Library System

DHCLS is hiring for an Assistant Director of Public Services. Primary responsibilities include managing branch operations, customer service functions, collection development, and information technology. Apply online at dhcls.org/careers no later than Friday, October 4 at 5 p.m.

?? It's time to vote! The Dothan Houston County Library System has been nominated for Best Non-Profit Agency in the Dothan Eagle's Best of the Wiregrass 2024. ?? Between now and May 22, please visit https://lnkd.in/e8hsF-8i to vote! (Click "Services" and scroll down to "Best Non-Profit Agency.)

?? It's time to vote! The Dothan Houston County Library System has been nominated for Best Non-Profit Agency in the Dothan Eagle's Best of the Wiregrass 2024. ?? Between now and May 22, please visit https://lnkd.in/e8hsF-8i to vote! (Click "Services" and scroll down to "Best Non-Profit Agency.)

The recent DHCLS Passport Fair was a great success! During the event, our agents did 132 passports and scheduled over 40 future passport appointments! Need to apply for or renew a passport? No problem! As a convenience to the community, all branches of the Dothan Houston County Library System accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. ? Call to schedule an appointment at your preferred location! Main: 334-793-9767 Westgate: 334-699-2950 Ashford: 334-899-3121 ? For a list of required information and fees, please visit https://lnkd.in/eUJbmZEm.

The Dothan Houston County Library System is hiring for the position of Main Library Manager. The successful candidate will have strong library customer service skills, communication skills, management skills, and organizational abilities, as well as experience with motivating and developing employees in a team environment. Interested candidates should visit dhcls.org/careers to view a full job description and apply online. Application materials should be submitted no later than Monday, May 6 at 5 p.m.

?? Today is DHCLS Giving Day! ?? Please consider supporting your library with a gift to the DHCLS Annual Fund. You can visit dhcls.org/give to make your donation online. DHCLS has proudly provided our community with library services at no cost for 75 years. Through seven and a half decades, the mission of our library has remained the same: to foster early literacy and lifelong learning, encourage economic development, and enhance quality of life for all of our residents. Your gift will not only help us celebrate our past 75 years of commitment to our community, but will also be an investment in the next 75 years of programs, resources, and services that we provide: our weekly storytimes for babies and toddlers, our Summer Reading Program, our classroom enrichment activities, our eBooks and digital resources, our bookmobile and outreach activities, and public Wi-Fi and computers that support workforce development and economic opportunity. Your support, at any level, is greatly appreciated by our staff, trustees, and the entire community we serve. Together, we can ensure that DHCLS remains a place of discovery, inspiration, and joy for another 75 years and beyond. _____ Donate today: dhcls.org/give _____ #MyLibraryDoes #NationalLibraryWeek #DHCLSGivingDay

Thank you Dothan Tuesday Rotary Club for helping us get the word out about how great our local library is! Dothan Houston County Library System Director Chris Warren and Friends of the Dothan Houston County Library System President Everlie Bolton spoke about all the incredible ways we serve our community and the ways we can all get involved in supporting our local library! ???? Looking for ways to get more involved with your library? We’ve got a place for you! Simply visit dhcls.org/support.

It's?National?Library?Week!?This annual celebration highlights the positive impact of?libraries?on our communities. ?? We have functioned as a true public library since 1949, serving residents of Dothan and Houston County for 75 years! It is important to celebrate the great work of our libraries, including their employees, volunteers, and trustees. ?? Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba and Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe presented DHCLS Director Chris Warren with proclamations for National Library Week! We're so thankful to our local government partners for your support and collaboration throughout the year, and we hope that residents of Dothan and Houston County will visit their local library to check out all the incredible and awesome things that our library does. #MyLibraryDoes #NationalLibraryWeek

Meet the Assistant Director of Public Services at the Dothan Houston County Library System, Deja Bertucci! Deja Bertucci started her library career as story lady at Opelika Public Library. More recently, she served as director of Horseshoe Bend Regional Library in Dadeville, Alabama. Before she became a librarian, she completed a PhD in English and Creative Writing and taught at universities across the country, but she eventually realized she liked being in libraries better than any other place on earth. She will complete her master's degree in Library and Information Systems at the University of Alabama this Spring. Deja is a published poet, wife to a military physician, mom to five magnificent kids, owner of a quirky cat named Hypotenuse and a noble poodle named Hippocrates, and she's always happy to hear about your favorite book.

DHCLS Giving Day will be here soon! Your support will ensure that our library can continue as a vibrant and vital resource that serves everyone, including curious toddlers, budding readers, and seasoned scholars. There are three ways that you (yes, you!) can help make an impact: ?? Mark your calendar for April 11. DHCLS Giving Day is a celebration of all the awesome things that our local library makes possible for our community. ?? Make a gift today. Visit dhcls.org/give to donate and to learn more about how your support makes a difference. (You can even set up a monthly recurring donation!) ?? Spread the word.?Tell your family, friends, and neighbors how much you value our amazing public library. Every dollar counts!??Your generosity helps us continue providing free access to information, fostering a love for reading, and building a stronger community. ?? #dhcls #MyLibraryDoes