Volunteers Complete Half of Shelf-Reading

For the past two weeks, we have had volunteers working to prepare the library for operation. They have moved shelving units and books. They have cleaned shelves and prepared lunches. Best of all, they have begun the huge task of taking inventory in the circulating book collection. Each card in our holdings catalog must be compared to the shelf to confirm that every book is accounted for and in the right place.

Vernard Ginguerich, retired Elkhart County pastor, has completed two weeks of shelf reading, the library term for inventory. On Monday, former AMBS Board member Bob Carlson and his wife Phyllis from the Kansas City area began work in the stacks. AMBS alumni parents Ed and Hedy Rempel from Chatham, Ontario joined the crew for the week. Rhoda Schrag, local pastor and teacher, enjoyed the detail-oriented work of shelf reading and also prepared fabulous lunches for the team using fresh local fruits and vegetables.

Willis Sutter, a retired dentist from Illinois, has taken on the tedious task of putting security strips in the circulating book collection. Lorna McDougall, AMBS faculty spouse, prepared delicious lunches every Monday. Sharon Baker, AMBS volunteer coordinator provided support with morning snacks and other logistics.

We expect a small group of volunteers next week. Please contact me if you would like to join the group even if it is just for one day.