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The Library Board met in special sossion Dec. 9, 1957, to discuss the possible
establishment of a branch library at CleaI101ater Beach. The meeting was held'in
the workroom of the Main Library, with all members present.
It was suggested (Martens) that the group begin to think what would be needed or
wanted if a branch library is located on Clearwater Beach Island, in a proposed
civic center there. A possible location is city-owned land west of Howard John-
son's. Architects at work on the civic center project are to keep Library wants
in mind and let the Board know, as the plan progresses.
In conjunction with this discussion, Miss Byers presented a summary of the cur~
rent and future needs of the city's library system (attached hereto).
It was suggested that Mrs. Verna Nistendirk, extension representative of the State
Library Board, come and make a survey of the entire library needs of Clearwater,
and make a report to the Library Board. A motion was made (Martens), seconded
(Bayly) and carried, that the librarian correspond with the State Library at
Tallahassee concerning this.
It was decided to address a letter to the city manager concerning the re-binding
situation.
Miss Byers stated the Civil Service Board will be watchful in behalf of the Li-
brary Board) regarding personnel needed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:3Q p.m.
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February 19, 1958
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50 East.Huron St.
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Dear Sirs:
Please send us two copies of the following:
Public Library Service.
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Costs of Library Service
I enclose check for $4.00.
Yours very truly,
Sarah Byers, Director
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Clearwater Public Library
Clearwater, Florida
June 2, 1958
Miss Sarah Byers, Librarian
Status:
Main Library
(Branch detail below)
STOCK:
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Library has about 70,000 accessioned volumes and approximately
5,000 stored, many of which are duplicates and many infreguently
used titles (except at certain periods of the year). Additions
are made at the rate of 3000 - 4000 per year. Titles are se-
lected. as nearly as money and space permit, according to the
needs of this particular community. Such need can be largely
judged by the use, and by the requests of the borrowing public.
Predictions of future need can sometimes be made on the basis of
predicted community developments. As compared to other towns
of similar size the needs are more varied, and in different
proportions, than might be expected.
PLANT FACILITIES: At the main library the conditions are very crowded
and inadequate in relation to seating) shelving, and work space.
This has been much aggravated by the highly accelerated growth
of the town, the proportionately-high school registration, and
the establishment of new industries. The inadequacy of the
plant is partly due to an obsolete heating system (which serves
only a small portion of the building), and the lack of air con-
ditioning. Absence of the latter makes it impossible to use
certain areas during the summer season, except for storage.
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PERSONNEL: The efforts of the staff are strained to the utmost by an
unusually large circulation) large reference load, and the above-
mentioned facilities. A staff of seven, plus one janitor ser-
vices the library for 5B1~ hours weekly (open to the public).
Branch Library---Palrnetto & Pennsylvania
In addition to the generalities, stated or implied above) ~he
Branch to the colored people is in particular need in respect
to housing. Since it's beginning in 1950 the space has been
doubled, and is again in need of expansion. The present building
is being rented at a rental of $75.00 per month, and is in dire
need of structural improvements. The alternative would be re-
moval to other quarters.
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Miss Sarah Byers, Librarian
Recommendations---current:
STOCK:
Continue to add new titles and duplicates in accordance with
needs and demands, in so far as funds and space permit. Gon-
tinue to store usable duplicate, and infrequently use titles,
in so far as space allows. The latter are necessary both for
replacement, and for stocking branches and! or book-mobile.
The high type of many of the gifts received provides excellent
reserve stock mand many replacements.
PLANT FACILITIES: Install new heating and air-conditioning units in
main library and annex (house adjacent).
Provide for the library operation to occupy the whole of the
annex, part of which to be used for housing museum, part to
provice reading area, mending operation, storage, special col-
lections, or separate division.
Open another large basement room to use of young people, after
proper remodeli~g and redecorating. Room is adjacent to maga-
zine files which are so much used by high school and college
students, as well as adults.
Expand non-fiction stacks into third floor (entirely contingent
upon heating-air conditioning installation).
PERSONNEL: Improve working conditions.
Increase salaries to approach making them commensurate with the
caliber of the service required, both mental and physical.
Enlarge the number of staff members with discretion, with atten-
tion to the needs of the community; and with an intent toward
continuing the present sucessful operation in relation to the
borrowing public, the transient reader, the reference patron, and
the staff body. (Please refer to budget request submitted by li-
brary director for consideration of detailS.)
Recommendations---future:
Initate plans for large addition to the north of the present build-
ing, to be such that eventually reference and reading services
could be well separated from the fiction, juvenile, and charge-out
areas. In ne'''' wing consideration to ne,." and different services
should also be given.
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Miss Sarah Byers, Librarian
Recommendations:
Current:
Stock:
continue at present pace, discarding with discretion~ adding vol-
umes in accordance with needs and demands, and providing reserve
stock for replacement, as well as for branch and/or mobile ser-
vice in the fairly near future. Increase with space.
Plant facilities: installation of new neating-airconditioning units in
main library, and annex (house next door).
provision for the library operation to occupy the whole of the
annex building, part of which to be used for museum, part to
provide reading area, mending operation, storage, and special
collections, or separate division.
open large basement room to use of young people, after proper
remodelling. (Area is adjacent to present magazine files, which
are much used by students, as well as adults)
expand non-fiction stacks into third floor (entirely contingent
upon heating and airconditioning).
build new building on city-owned ground for housing negro branch.
(Lease on present building expires February, 1959)
establish branch at the proposed Clean~ater Beach Civic Center if
and when such seems feasible, or possible.
Personnel: improve working conditions
increase salaries to approach making them commensurate with the
caliber of the service required, mental and physical.
enlarge the number of staff members with discretion, and full atten-
tion to the needs of this community, and toward continuing the pre-
sent successful operation in relation to the borrowing public, the
transient reader, the reference patron, and the present staff body.
(Please refer to budget request submitted for consideration to
details)
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Future: initiate plans for large addition to the north of the present main
building, such addition to be such that eventually reference and
reading services could be well separated from the fiction, juvenile,
and charge-out areas.
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819 Ravine Drive)
Youngstown, 5, Ohio,
February 27, 1960.
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Head Librarian,
Clearwater Public Library,
Clearwater) Florida.
Dear Sir:
We have plans for'building a home in Clearwater in the early
future and we are somewhat at a loss as to the care our book5 may need in a
somewhat more humid climate than that of Ohio.
May we impose upon you for your advice as to whether it would
be practical to move them to Clearwater or if it would be better to leave
them with our married children who, in any event, would probably use them
more frequently and to better advantage than we would.
We have heard that the moist Pinellas County atmosphere in-
duces mold and mustiness and if this actually is a tendency we would rather
not cope with it.
Thanking you in anticipation of your professional advice.
Sincerely,
Fred. F. Blewitt.
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Mr. Fred F. Blewitt
819 Ravine Drive
Youngstown S, Ohio
Dear Mr. Blewitt,
We do hope that convention, building expansion plans, and mid-winter
business rush have not caused us to postpone your answer too long.
We really think you can bring your books, in so far as climate is
concerned. We do lacquer all of ours (not leatherl) for sake of
cleanliness, .insects, and weather. Actually, we have practically: no
problem:..'
We hear that some, whose houses are improperly built, do have trouble
to a certain extent.
The big issue with most folks in Florida houses is space! They often
do not realize what a difference that will ~ake. That's one of the
reasons we receive so many gifts of books.
Be sure to come see us when you get settled in Clea~~ater. We will
be glad to advise you as to lacquer, procedure, etc.
Cordially yours,
Sarah Byers,
Director
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