[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE GLEN CARBON CENTENNIAL LIBRARY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Glen Carbon 
Centennial Library in Glen Carbon, Illinois, as it is recognized as the 
``Best Small Library in America.''
  The library's motto, ``More than you expect,'' is more than just a 
saying for the 15 librarians serving the community of Glen Carbon. For 
them, it is a commitment to stop at nothing to ensure that library 
patrons get the service they need. As a testament to the community's 
appreciation of the Centennial Library staff's dedication, the number 
of visitors to the library has increased 33 percent since 2007.
  Because of this dedication to service, Library Journal named Glen 
Carbon Centennial Library its ``Best Small Library in America.'' The 
library staff has taken innovative approaches to addressing the needs 
of their patrons. One example is the ``No to Yes log,'' where the staff 
logs requests to which they had to say ``No.'' Then, at staff meetings 
they determine how to turn a ``No'' into a ``Yes'' so that they can 
better serve the community. In the words of one of the ``Best Small 
Library in America'' judges, ``Glen Carbon seems to be doing everything 
right.''
  It is because of their hard work and dedication, that the Glen Carbon 
Centennial Library earned this honor. I would like to congratulate 
director Anne Hughes, the management team, librarians and volunteers 
who have made the library into the award-winning institution that it is 
today and wish them continued success in the future.

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