SWALibrary2.0

Welcome to the SWA Library 2.0

Updates include:

* Relocation to the original place – the reading room next to the SWA Office.

* Interior wall decor accents.

* Addition of new books. A total of almost 3000 books available now.

BOOK LIST: Check out the entire list online at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgJ7L-_YXY1gdDh0TjM3LWFmLUdlc1hVSmNyckxyN0E&usp=sharing

* Computerized book check ins/outs.

* Story time sessions with themes and video on special occasions.

Photo: Inside the library

Photo: Storytime Session

Upcoming features:

* Members can indicate a book request/wish list to be considered for purchase and added to the library.

* Subscription to popular magazines.

CREDITS:

The SWA Library began in 2009, with the initiative of NIDHI DUTTA along with a team of dedicated RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS.

Volunteers are involved with the library opening, book check in/outs, storytelling and managing donations, book purchases, cataloging, sorting and shelving the books.

* Our dedicated long time volunteers involved with the library:

JAYASHREE MURALI, KAVITA MOHARIR & SUSHMITA DEY

* Our storytellers also involved in other duties:

MEGHA TRIVEDI, ARCHANA, HARINI SRINIVASAN, VEENA KASHYAP & RASHMI HARI

* Our Friday in charge who also helped move our member records online: VANISHREE

* Our online book database creator: KIRTI DESAI

* Our past volunteers and storytellers:

MALINI PARMAR, MANISHA GUPTA, AMULYA, RAMYA EASHWARAN, SUBHA, SUBHA, PRIYA, JAYSHRI, BINDU, SMITHA PICHRIKAT

* Our more recent volunteers: BAMA RAMESH, RASHMI SOGI & SIMRAN

* Current MC Team: BHANU for making the move possible, VINEET for the décor, NIRANJAN & MEERA for doing their bit.

* SWA Staff who pitch in whenever required: ANAND for helping with setting up the decor, the HOUSEKEEPING &

SUPPORT STAFF who all helped with the move and KRISHNA.

* Some of the wall paintings were contributed by: PRERANA SHARMA, a SF resident.

* Very importantly, all our DONORS for the valuable book and magazine donations.

The SWA Library is a collaborative effort of Springfields resident volunteers. We apologize if anyone’s contribution was inadvertently overlooked.

Photo: Our current volunteers

Top Row, From Left to Right: Jayashree, Harini, Vani

Bottom Row, Left to Right: Rashmi Hari, Bama, Rashmi Sogi

AND

From Left to Right: Kavita, Archana, Veena, Sushmita, Megha

Check out:

* Location: Next to SWA Office, Clubhouse 1st floor.

* Hours: M - F between 6 pm - 7 pm. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes before closing time to check out books.

* Storytime (FREE): Most Fridays at 6 pm at the Guest Room near Ahvataras Spa.

* Membership: Any resident may come and read at the library when we are open.

To checkout books, a membership is required and can be obtained with one-time fee payment of Rs. 250/-.

* Policies: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwJ7L-_YXY1gQThyRGwtNDA5TlE/edit?usp=sharing

* Website: http://www.springfields.in/facilities/library

* Email: library@springfields.in

How to help?

* Help keep the library organized by shelving books you read at the library back to their original place if you do not intend to check it out.

* Observe the library rules and policies.

* Donate books (non-technical and non-academic).

* Get involved by volunteering.

More PHOTOS can be found at the link below: (Click on the "All Photos" button there)

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/114717027248705722289/albums/5939913521072060593?hl=en&authkey=CNOdu-nE3dilEg

Please come and enjoy the SWA Library 2.0 !

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