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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 096-097

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

H.W. Wilson Co, Ina Hight, Ted Shindorf, Al Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, Jue Randalls, Mrs. Warner

Howell, Michigan January 18, 1956
A meting of the city library board was called to odder at 7PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie B. Merritt, secretary, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Lilian Gatesman and Mrs. Gertrude McCloskey members.

Chairman Krieger announced Mrs. H. L. Williams had submitted her resignation as a library board member to the city council which was accepted. Mrs. Lillian Gatesman was appointed as her successor.

Under provisions of Howell's new city charter effective January 2, 1956 library board membership is increased to five persons. The mayor and council named Mrs. Karl Hoch and Mrs. Gertrude McCloskey to the unfilled appointments. Mrs. Hoch had previously been a member of the board ex offices.

Moved by Mrs. Hoch and supported by Mrs. Gatesman that the secretary write a letter of thanks to Mrs. Williams for her services as a member of this board.

The report of Ina Hight librarian was heard.

She proposed this library try for one week in the spring a 'free week' that has worked successfully in a couple of other libraries. On the designated days only, overdue books could be returned without payment of fines and 'lost' books returned without penalty. After discussion the board members offered no objections.

The librarian exhibited a 54 volume set of 'Great Books of the Western World' received through her request and without charge under a grant from the Old Dominion Foundation. Included are writings of 74 authors from the period of Homer and the Bible to the 20th century.

Mrs. Hight requested when the budget for the new year is prepared that about $75 be allowed for construction of bookcases two in the adult reading room and one in the children's room.

She also reported she is preparing by request a list of '100 best books' on the local library shelves and when it is ready she will give the list publicity.

Mrs. Hight advised Mrs. Stanley Warner was now employed as a part time clerk and thought she might qualify for an assistant librarian. Mrs. Lannen who has been on leave of absence for sickness, was reported hopeful of returning to work soon, perhaps on a part time basis.

Chairman Krieger read a letter from Theodore Shindorf requesting that consideration be given to a raise in pay for janitor services. Mrs. Hoch reported the city council did not increase pay for this service when other city employees received 10 per cent hikes last it jeopardize his eligibility for social security. However chairman Krieger said he would investigate the social security matter in relation to the Shindorfs and Mrs. Hoch was agreeable.