Update from First Baptist, Dallas Truett Library

[Morlee Maynard]

Ruthe Turner sent this email to their friends over the weekend. She let us include us in her Friends. Interesting to read how they are handling their difficult situation.

Dear Friends,

We wanted to let you know that your library items have been renewed until Sunday, September 8^th.  However, you can return them anytime before then in the book-return box located on the first floor of Horner. That box is located near the windows and says in big letters “Truett Library Book Return.”

We are currently adding a lot of new titles on our ebook site.  If you do not have access but would like to, just reply to this email.  We will send you your account number and pin number as well as instructions.

Park Cities Baptist Church has graciously offered memberships for Truett Library members.  Their Summer hours are Wednesday mornings and Sunday mornings.  Several of us visited it last week and then went to lunch.  We are going to repeat that again this week, Tuesday August 20^th, 10am.

We will not have an update on the condition of the library until the fire department deems it safe to go into the basement, and until they finish their investigation.  In the meantime, please pray for the ministry of Truett Library during this difficult time.

Blessings,

Ruthe Turner, Director

[Morlee Maynard]

UPDATE from Ruthe on Saturday, September 7

Things changed Thursday. ?? BAM!  Prayers answered!

 

I was approved to order the shelving for the new temporary childrens' library, and I was approved to order the replacement furniture - desks, etc. AND approved to start ordering the replacement books!!!

 

 

I will also start ordering the adult books and house them in a building across the street from the campus and do my best to keep the adult patrons happy.

 

It's going to be a challenge, but WOW!  

 

Thank you, each one of you dear ladies, for your prayers and support and concern.

Ruthe

[Morlee Maynard]

Request from Ruthe:

I would also love input on purchasing shelving. We know about the Library Store, Demco and School Outfitters, but we are open to other recommendations.  The big problem is getting the shelving fast enough.

[Paul T. Jackson]

You might want to try Steel Case https://www.steelcase.com/products/bookcases-shelving/

They do lots of library installations, including compact shelving. It's possible to get their agent to help design the space as well.

The Bradford group has done a good job for many libraries with special needs https://bradfordsystems.com/library/

Hope this might help. Be sure and look at all the various departments on their site.

Paul Jackson

 

[Morlee Maynard]

Request from Ruthe:

Do you know other libraries that use Book Systems that have experienced a similar catastrophe that involved replacing all the books. We would like to know what other libraries have done in situation like ours.

 

We are so glad to have Atrium.The ability to pull reports during this time has been amazing.Their help is always useful.

[Cary Lafaye]

This is such sad news, but I am inspired by the "can do" attitude of Mrs. Turner et. al.  I will remember them and their church in my prayers.

[LeVelle Calbat]

Praying for Ruthe & Jerry as they deal with this difficult situation. It's great to hear what Park Cities Baptist Church is doing.  What a blessing to see the Body of Christ working together!

[Hope Winter Ferguson]

My heart hurts for Ruthe and her church.  I'm praying for Ruthe, their Library Ministry, and FBC Dallas.  May the destruction caused by the fire open doors for a renewal of the Library Ministry.  Although it may not look the same, I pray the Lord will continue to reach people through quality Christian resources and services at FBC Dallas.