<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Very well said, thank you, Harold. We who love libraries stand with you, we will always work to serve our communities, as it is the work we're meant to do. </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">I know I remain hopeful for Douglas County, and other counties in crisis, because dedicated people like you are out there. Until those doors open again, though, we all have a heavier heart. So, as you say, let's continue to use our voices to help each other.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Let's look ahead to a bright (if unknown now) future for Douglas County Libraries.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Elsa<br><br></div><div><br>On May 31, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Harold A. Hayes <<a href="mailto:hahayes@co.douglas.or.us">hahayes@co.douglas.or.us</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Where does one begin…? First, with a ‘thank-you’ to all of you for your support.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Two months ago I had the ignominious opportunity to close ten libraries and today I closed the 11<sup>th</sup>. The Douglas County Library System is gone. Personally, professionally, and as a member of my community the loss is profound.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Changes abound around us – it has always been so. But, do not let yourself become complacent. Live with courage! Do not think that your voice cannot be heard, but rather be a point around which others can rally. Strive for that which is
good and will benefit the individual, the family, the neighborhood, and the community. And by community, I mean the world! Libraries need to be a part of our world.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ambitious? Maybe so. I guess you could sit on the sofa and watch reality TV instead. But what I propose is way more fun and less fattening.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before things became so serious here in Roseburg – and at other jobs I’ve had in the past – I liked to tell my employees, “Have fun! If you’re not having fun, your fired!” So, in a similar vein, don’t take things too seriously. After all,
it is only the future that is at stake.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Harold A. Hayes<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Douglas County Library System<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Roseburg, OR 97470<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">541-440-4311<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:hahayes@co.douglas.or.us">hahayes@co.douglas.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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