Laramie County Library System
Elaine Jones Hayes is an experienced librarian with a robust career spanning various roles in library services. Since September 2016, Elaine has worked as a Reference Librarian at Laramie County Community College, while also serving in the Laramie County Library System as the Assistant Manager of Reference and Adult Services and Special Collections Librarian since May 2000. In these roles, Elaine provides general reference services, acts as a genealogy specialist, and teaches genealogy classes. Previously, Elaine worked as a Medical Librarian at Primary Children's Medical Center from 1995 to 2000, offering circulation, reference, and interlibrary loan services. Elaine began their career at the University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library from 1990 to 1995 as a Stacks Manager/Circulation Supervisor. Elaine holds a Master of Library Science from Emporia State University and two degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder, including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education.
Laramie County Library System
Our mission is to serve the people of Laramie County by encouraging and supporting lifelong learning and adventure. Our vision is to provide opportunities that empower everyone to reach their full potential. Our commitment is to: -Provide free and easy access to the printed word, information and cultural enhancement; -Promote reading and literacy for children and adults; -Offer a dynamic, current, pertinent and uncensored collection of materials in a variety of formats; -Maintain high quality customer service through well-trained professional librarians, managers, staff and volunteers; -Strengthen the library by developing, maintaining and sharing resources in a responsible manner; -Be a focal point for access to information, self-improvement, social interaction, cultural exposure and leisure; -Remain committed to continually utilizing and providing state of the art technology and digital resources; -Provide appropriate facilities to meet the needs of all people of Laramie County; and -Promote the services of the library. Adopted November 22, 2016 by the Laramie County Library System Board of Directors.