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5/18/81
The meeting was called to order at 7 :35, Konrad Schwenke pre-
siding.
1. A welcome was extended to the members of the City
Council. Introductions were made.
The main purpose of the meeting was to tour the library with
Bev Lamb conducting the tour. Questions, problems and concerns
were discussed along the tour.
1. Bev highlighted the special sections of the li-
brary: the Appropriate Technology - Olympic Alterna-
tive Center; reference section with atlases; artist -
of- the -month program, etc.
2. In reference to the microfiche demonstration and
explanation, she explained that relative to other
libraries an the state, the Port Townsend library
uses the system on a greater percentage basis, in-
cluding the Seattle Public Library.
3. Bev also emphasized the copy machine; country
library loan systems magazine collection; large print
books; the Northwest Collection; and the removal to
the downstairs areaof the children's collection.
4. In the children's section she emphasized the new
desk.
5. Bev explained that for her first years the prior-
ities for the library were very clear. There has been
a 500% increase in circulation and 30% of the bud -
get was 'used to improve the children's collection.
High school students have been encouraged to use the
library for study purposes.
b. Problems relative to the library are cutbacks in
budget that necessitate staff reduction that could be
implemented by July 1.
7. Bev also explained the McNaughton's system for
keeping up with demand for current titles on a lease
and return,:,plan.
8. Presentation was made of the last 5 -year plan.
9. Discussion of the adaptation of the Office of
Human Affairs by the library was initiated. Bev ex-
plained that taking over such functions would help
consolidate information, but that staff shortages
could cause problems. Referral service is a new con -
cept for libraries.
10. There was some discussion of plant to expand
the library's current physical space with a spe6 ial
levy of no ceiling limit. The heating bills and
problems of dealing with an older building were also
discussed.
11. The summer reading program was also discussed.
It is culled "20,000 Books Under the Sea."
The meeting was adjourned at 8 :50