HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2, 1973Columbia Heights Public Library
Report - February 2, 1973
The rise in circulation statistics continues to surprise us. This
January saw 680 more books borrowed than last January. There have been no
new programs added, but we don't seem to have lost any followers from former
programs aad mothers of pre-school story hour folks continue to be reading
citizens. Tmesday, with a circulation of 700, over half were adult books.
There will be no more federal funds from ~LSA. The library programs
have been deleted from the federal 1973-74 budget. Some people are optimis-
tic about receiving state funds, but it's hard to imagine vying with state
and local agencies for revenue sharing funds. Columbia Heights Library is -
very fortunate that its operation does not depend on outside funds. We
hope some accommodations can be reached so that Minneapolis Public Libr~ury
will still be available to area residents.
With the new steps and railings, it is quite possible that we will be
moving the Senior Citizen meetings to the basement. With the new screen
that has been purchased with the unexpected windfall from the publishers,
it ~.~ll be much more comfortable for the adults if they can sit in a less
crowded situation with a bigger picture. Also, then the main library need
not be closed off from other patrons.
The staff would like the Board to consider recommending to the Council
that we do away with fines on children's books and instead charge 2¢ per
day for adult books. This would not decrease the revenue but also would n6t
put a special burden on children who need to be encouraged to use the library
rather than discouraged. The bookkeeping should be considerably less and
the time spent in keeping track of delinquency could be better used in a
more positive way. Children are reluctant to return books if there is a
Iarge fine. Hennepin County and Minneapolis Public Libraries use this
system.
The librarian has been invited by Anoka County Public Library to attend
a luncheon sponsored by the Minnesota Library Association on February 14th
to meet with the local legislators, hopefully to get their opinions on li-
brary problems and to make our local feelings felt. Any Board members or
officials who could spend the time would bo welcome. This seems like an
essential attempt at communication.
This is a busy place again and that's the way we like it.
Books and Magazines:
Bette~ homes & Gardens
Bookmen, Inc.
Bro Dart
~i~eou~ ~Re$o~dm. In¢.
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McGraw-Hill Book Co.
Monarch Book Company
Outdoor Life Book Club
Regent Book Ce.
Howard W. Sams
Scribner's
Standard & Poors
Time-Life
H. W. Wilson
Supplies:
Amsterdam Pen Co.
Demco Educational Corp.
Gestetner Corp.
Nelson Office Supply
St. Paul Book & Stationery
Shoppers Charge
Building Maintenance:
A & A Hardware
City-wide locksmith
Furniture & Equipment:
McNallen Office Products
Neubauer Manufacturing Ine.
Travel:
Harriet Deeble & others
Oommunieati~a:
Postmaster
Columbia Heights Public Library
February 2, 1973
Sewing Book
#$1664
81873
Books in Print
World Almanac
#1o982
14.96
7.66
3.0o
44.50
2.00
Academy Awards 1972
~O47A314
MO9800-32 379.96
M098OO-33 359.42
MO9800-34 253.58
MO98OO-35 127.50
Wilderness Wanderer
~Bl1256
~OO87665
#D3-01521
o3 8761
Photography yearbook
#79171
~72349-O552
~645926
~44145
~30683
~140378-1
#2~9
~7-9~A
Legislative luneheoa
8.63
25.6
46.50
21.93
6.46
118.24
1,120.46
5.54
9.92
23.92
28 -35
167. OO
l0.74
$1~38.31
30. l0
121.98
125. OO
14 -.35
5.46
33.24
$33Oo63
8.32
12. OO
2o.
16.20
396.0O