ELGIN HIRES DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Sarah Latshaw has been appointed as the city of Elgin’s first director of organizational culture and engagement, a new administrative position focused on strengthening the city’s internal workplace culture.
Latshaw will work closely with city leadership, human resources and employees to support initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment, a news release said.
“My first priority will be understanding the strong foundation that already exists within the city of Elgin,” Latshaw said in the release. “From there, we can build on those efforts, strengthen employee engagement, and use data and employee feedback to help guide future priorities.”
Though not working directly with the public, Latshaw said strengthening internal culture and engagement helps ensure the city’s workforce reflects and supports the diverse community it serves.
Latshaw holds a master’s degree in gender policy from the London School of Economics and is working on a doctorate in business administration focused on organizational leadership and development.
Previously, she worked at the Kirkland & Ellis for law firm for eight years in its diversity, equity and inclusion department.
BOOK SALE BEING HELD THIS WEEK AT ELGIN LIBRARY
The Gail Borden Public Library Foundation’s semiannual book sale will be held Wednesday through Sunday, March 25-29, in the Meadows Community Rooms and in the lobby of the main Elgin library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Admission to the Wednesday preview from 5 to 8 p.m. is $10, according to the library’s website. Daily hours with free admission are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thousands of books and media items for children and adults will be available, including mysteries, biographies, large print, teen and children’s books. Most items cost $1 or $2. Proceeds help support programs and events at the library.
For more information, call 847-742-2411.
DUNDEE LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED FOR THREE DAYS
Dundee Library will be closed Wednesday through Friday, March 25-27, so scheduled upgrades can be made to the East Dundee building’s power grid.
The 555 Barrington Ave. library will resume regular hours Saturday, March 28, according to a social media post. The Fox River Valley Library District’s branch in the Randall Oaks Recreation Center in West Dundee, will not be affected by the work.
Dundee Library is in the midst of $3.5 million building improvement project that includes the replacement of the roof, insulation, HVAC system/ductwork, building control system and windows and the installation of sunshades.
