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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¢. ESE 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