Woolly Hollow State Park “An Outdoor Wonderland” By: Penny Hartwick LIBM 6320 September 26, 2011 (Hartwick, P. Personal Photograph. September 10, 2011)

Mission Statement The mission of Woolly Hollow State Park is to provide quality recreational opportunities to meet the needs of the park visitors and to enhance the outdoor experience and safeguard the needs of the park visitors and to enhance the natural, cultural, and historical resources by providing exceptional facilities and skilled leadership. (Mark Roland, personal communication, September 15, 2011)

Services o Camp Sites o Picnic Areas o Play Ground o Visitor Center o Gift Shop o Hiking Trails o Swimming Area o Snack Bar o Fishing o Boating (Woolly Hollow State Park, 2011). (Hartwick, P. Personal Photograph. September 10, 2011)

Special Services o Guided Hikes o Field Trips o Educational Workshops o Woolly Cabin o Seasonal Events o Educational and Recreational Events (M. Roland, 2011). (Hartwick, P. Personal Photograph. September 10, 2011)

Woolly Hollow State Park Populations Served o Ideal location off Highway 65 in Greenbrier Arkansas. o Visitors come from all over. o Approximately 120, ,000 visitors each year. (M. Roland, 2011). Diversity o The park has two new campsites and bathrooms that are handicap accessible. o All new facilities are handicap accessible. o Accessibility guide. (M. Roland, 2011). (Woolly Hollow Accessibility, 2008).

Woolly Hollow State Park Organizationa l Structure Arkansas Department of State Parks and Tourism o Department Director o Park Director o Park Manager o Regional Supervisor o Park Superintendant o Assistant Superintendant o Park Ranger o Seasonal Interpreter o Facility Manager (M. Roland, 2011) Professional Training Requirements o Bachelors Degree o Computer skills o Continuous Education Hours o Park Superintendant -16 week park training -police academy o Seasonal Park Ranger - police academy (M. Roland, 2011)

Surprise s o WPA and CCC Projects o Lake Bennett was built to study soil conservation o Huckleberry Trail o History of the Woolly Cabin (Kraus, K. 2011). ( Hartwick, P. Personal Photograph. September 10, 2011)

References Kraus, K. (2011). Old fashion fun still found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Retrieved from ult.aspx?aid=78 Woolly Hollow State Park accessibility. (2008). Retrieved from sibility Woolly Hollow State Park. (2011). Retrieved from Hartwick, P. (September 10, 2011). [Personal Photos of Woolly Hollow State Park]. Greenbrier, Arkansas

Greenbrier Public Library By: Penny Hartwick LIBM 6320 September 26, 2011 (Livingston, Kari Taken at Greenbrier Public Library September 16, 2011)

The Greenbrier Public Library’s mission is to meet the educational and recreational information needs of a diverse and growing community through the use of traditional and emerging media. The Greenbrier Public Library is committed to providing community access to current technology, including public access computers, complimentary wireless internet, and electronic book and digital media loans. (Kari Livingston, personal communication, September 6, 2011)

Services Reference Production Interlibrary loans Circulation Reserve Serial-newspapers and magazines Special collections- genealogical research & Arkansas History Government information Printing, copying, and fax services Computers-free internet service (K. Livingston, 2011). Special Services Story Time Preschool Art Writers Workshop Movie Night Crafts Water Day Magic Shows Balloon Man Animal Farm Concerts by children’s performers Back to school bash (K. Livingston, 2011).

(Livingston, Kari Taken at Greenbrier Public Library September 16, 2011)

Organizational Structure Branch Manager Library Page County Library Director Administrator and Circulation Director at the main library in Conway. (K. Livingston, 2011) Professional Training High School Diploma Some post-secondary education Experience in planning literacy programs for children and adults. Strong computer skills Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience in public speaking. (K. Livingston, 2011).

It was a surprise at how many services were offered through such a small library. Another surprise was how busy the library was, and at how much the library was involved with the school and community. The library offers several services throughout the year to accommodate all ages, and is a place worth visiting.

References (Kari Livingston, (September 16, 2011). [Photos taken at Greenbrier Public Library]. Greenbrier, Arkansas.