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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 170-171

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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.

The Howell Library Board met Tuesday February 16, 1960 at 7:30PM in the library. Preset were Mr. Englehardt, Mr Lyons, Mrs. McClosky, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman.

The minutes of the January 19 meeting were read and approved.

Mrs. Hight reported that the electrical work was about completed and it was suggested that Mr. Norman the city manager be asked to come to inspect the work when it is entirely completed.

Mr. Englehardt said he had met with Mr. Bath, the superintendent of schools and Mr. Schiffer, principal of the High School, regarding a cooperation of the high school library and the city library. A committee was formed which included Mrs. Hight, Mr. Ladner, president of the friends of library, Mrs. Jamieson from the school library and Mr. Ward, school business manager. This committee has met and discussed cooperation of the libraries. It is though this idea must go slowly.

Mrs. Hight said more coal was needed and it was to be ordered. Also Mrs. Hight can use another typewriter and the city can purchase her on for $25.00.

Mr. Stanley Warner said he could have the ceiling work in the D.A.R. room for $199.50 and would himself give out the work.

There is a catalogue box with World War II records in it, in the library, which is never used and Mrs. Hight will use this box for a children's card catalogue.

The budget was discussed and it was moved by Mrs. Gatesman, seconded by Mrs. McCloskey and voted unanimously to accept the 1960-1961 budget of $10,890.00.

The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be March 15, 1960, at 7:30PM in the library.

The Howell Library Board met Tuesday, March 22, 1960 at 7:30PM in the library. Present were Mr. Englehardt, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Gatesman.

The minutes of the February 16 meeting were read and with the exception of one small correction were approved.

Mrs. Hight said Mr. Norman had inspected the recent electrical work. Mr. Englehardt suggested that Mr. Norman be asked the cost of this work.

Mrs. Hight spoke of not having a work room or a place to store supplies. The possibility of shelves just beyond and outside the office was discussed. It was thought it would cost about $125.00 for shelves.

A suggestion was also made to send cards to board members, notifying them, about a week in advance of board meetings.

Mrs. Hight told of her activities having to do with library work. She has attended a library workshop every three years, has visited other libraries in Flint, Owosso and Perry and had attended a convention in Ann Arbor, the week previous to the board meeting. he had also had a meeting of county librarians in our library to discuss regional and county libraries.

Mrs. Hight reported that three copies of the History of Howell by Crittenden were lost and because of a similar incident, she had had to replace two encyclopedias.

The second typewriter was purchased for $20.00 and the children's card file was set up.

It was moved by Mrs. Gatesman and seconded by Mrs. McCloskey and carried unanimously that any books Mrs. Hight discards from the library shelves may be sold at the Book Fair whish is being planned by the Friends of the Library. A discussion of the Book Fair followed.

The meeting adjourned, the next board meeting was not to be held until May 17. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, correc. secty.