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The Clean~ater Library Board met on Firday, February 21, 1969 at the main library.
~fembers present were: Coleman, Macdonald, Korosy, Byers and Akerman.
~Iiss Byers read a letter written by Mr. Killeffcr thanking the estate of Commander
Harding for books donated to the Wickman Collection.
She also read a letter from Dr. Macdonald to the City Commissioners requesting a
professional survey of library facilities and a similar letter from the Junior
Women's Club.
Dr. Frank Sessa has been retained for this survey by Mr. Stierheim. the city has
placed a limit on cost.
There was an answer from Miss Putnam to the letter asking how she would feel' about
the dolls being sent to the Historical Commission. The dollS adapt very nicely
with this display and Mr. Reed is assured of space.
Miss Byers took some very old copies of the Clearwater News and Mr. Reed expects
to prepare for any people who want to do research.
The attention of the board members was called to the Sertoma plaque.
Chairman Coleman welcomed Mrs. Debendorff and Mrs. Briggs who were visitors from
the Clearwater Junior Women's Club.
Miss Byers presented copies of information compiled to assist Dr. Sessa; also
statistics for January 1969.
A motion was made by Mr. Korosy to issue a check for up to fifty dollars ($50.00)
to pay for books added to the Wickman Collection by Mr. Killeffer. TIlis motion
was seconded by Dr. Macdonald.
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Chairman Coleman asked the members of the board to please read the material pre-
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pared by Miss Byers, in order to more fully acquaint themselves with details which
concern the library.
A motion ,was made at 2:15 to adjourn the meeting as there '~as no further business.
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When a knowledgeable pleasure boatsman (or yachtsman, assuming there is
a difference) needs answers to nautical problems while he is on the Florida
Suncoast, he seeks them in the invaluable Wickman Menorial Collection of Books
of the Sea in the Beach Branch of the Clearwater Public Library, Clearwater
Beach. If he doesn't, he Should, for this highly practical working library
can supply most of the information amateur seagoers need to know about naut~.
ieal matters. Now comprising something over 1400 volumes, this collection is
already among the most usefu1.of its kind in the United State~; and it contin-
ues to grow in both size and usefulness under the supervision of a capable corn-
mittee of the highest qualifications. Furthermore, the collection is available
for reference or loan on the same terms as other volumes in the Cl~arwater Pub-
lic Library.
Basically designed as a working library, this collection covers, among
other subjects: The history, design and building of a great variety of craft
from tiny prams to large yachts; their propulsion systems, both power and sail;
piloting and boat handling from many points of view; coastal and harbor charts
and Coast Pilots covering the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from ~fain.to Texas; charts
of the Ohio and Tennessee Ribers and of some parts of the Great Lakes; methods of
deep water, celestial navigation employing currently used tables, plus those
aspects of astronomy useful at sea; electronic aids and their use in navigation
and piloting-marine radio telephone, RDF, radar, loran, electronic sounding de-
vices, etc,; guides to cruising, sailing and racing; marina design and operation;
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galley guides; handbooks of first aid afloat and of maritime law as it affects
pleasure boating and boat owners; and a substantial section on Oceanography,
includes the latest oceanographic atlas of Tampa Bay and neighboring waters.
The working library is supplemented by the standard works of both fiction
and non-fiction dealing with man's adventures in great waters. Included are
works by Richard Henry Dana, Joseph Conrad, Captain Slocum (of the Spray), Alan
Villiers, Nordhoff and Hall, among many others.
The collection is jointly sponsored by the Clearwater Power Squadron, the
Clearwater Flotilla of the USCG Aux., and the Clearwater Library Board. It was
founded in memory of Carl Robert Wickman, Clearwater yachtsman, author and pho-
tographer, and charter member of both the Squadron and the Flotilla. Throughout
his life, Mr. Wickman was also a valued friend of the Clearwater Library.
The committee in charge consists of Past Commander Stacy Y. Hammond of the
Squadron, past national Secretary Treasurer Paul B. Richardson of the Flotilla,
and David H. Killeffer, mamber of the Clearwater Library Board, for the Library.
The Collection has been built up by gifts of both books and money from
interested persons in all parts of the country - as far away as Vermont, Calif-
omia and Washington (state). Contributions of books are accepted only if found
suitable by the Committee, and donated funds are expended as far as possible .in
accordance with the donor's wishes, in the discretion of the Committee.
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Additions to the Wickman Collection.
February 1967.
Weather & Climate, by Koeffe & Delong.
Atlantic Adventure, by Francis Chichester.
Barth to Bermuda, by Bill Hobinson.
The Book of the Sea, edited by Aubrey Dc Oelincourt.
The Sea is for sailing, by Peter Pye.
The Ship would not Travel Due West, by David Lewis.
When the Crew fifatters Most, by Errol! Bruce.
Boats, Boat Yards & Yachtsmen, by Henry Van L. Baay.
Care and Repair of Your Inboard Engine, by Edward H. Nabb.
Guide to the Care and Repair of your Outboard Motor, by Hank B01~an
Under the Mediterranean, by Honor Frost.
Destroyers--60 Years, by William C. Schofield.
The Navy from Wood to Steel, 1860-1890, by Daniel J. Garrison.
The Mermaid Reader, edited by Helen O'Clery.
Follow the Whale, by Ivan T. Sandorson.
The Sea and the Shore.
Ships, Ships, Ships,.
Pacific Steamboats, by Kewall & Williamson.
This was Seafaring, Andrews & Kirwin.
The Age of the Battleship: 1B90-1933~ by B. Harris.
Yachts~ by A. K. Beken.
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February 1967.
Submarines in Combat, by J. B. Icenhower.
History. of American Sailing Ships, by Howard L. Chapelle.
Pacific Lumber Ships, by Newell & Williamson.
The Small Boat Guide, by Sam Crowther.
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History of Ships and Seafaring, by C. Canby.
Fish and Ships, by Andrews and Larssen.
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C I T Y 0 F C LEA R W ATE R
POST OFFICE BOX 1348
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA ~3517
OFFICE OF
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
February 7, 1969
Dear Dr. Sessa:
Perhaps we have included too much data for this stage of the process--perhaps
too little. In any case) this will provide a springboard to whatever else
you may need us to compile for you, either before or after your arrival. We
shall be looking forward to your visit. My recollection of my brief talk with
you is very pleasant. Let us know whatever else you need us to do;
Yours sincerely,
Sarah Byers
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P. S. Mr.. Stierheim has probably already 1=old you that the library functions
und~r the same governmental structure as do all other departments of the city.
In addition we have a Library Board (nine membersl) which serves in an advisory
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Policy and practices:
To serve as many people, whether local residents or transients, to as large an
extent as our facilities--stock, plant and staff--do permit. by employing the
following practices. which must necessarily be adjusted from time to time, and
adapted to circumstances, the ultimate in service is our objective. A special
effort is made to assist and to advise the patron, and to initiate, tactfully,
such assistance, even when the patron has not yet requested it. It is our
long-time observation that quite frequently this is the key to truly adequate
reader service. and far exceeds any of the present day "pseudo" methods of
bringing the book and the borrower together.
1. In general the books are placed on open shelves, in the hope that this en-
courages more use as well as greater satisfaction to the borrower. Non-fiction
sequences are not ideal due to space shortage; also many volumes are placed in
less-open, simi-private areas for the sake of protection. not for reasons of
censorship. Expensive, highly illustrated books, paperbacks, and ones dealing
with subjec~s particularly vulnerable to stealing or mutilation fall in this
catagory.
2. Most books are loaned for a period of two weeks, with privilege of renewal
for another two weeks. Renewals are made at the discretion of the staff, dic-
tated by special need or use. New books are usually placed on rental shelves,
the charge is 3tt: per day, minimun Stt:. Reference buoks ar~ sor,etimes loaned
overnight, over week-ends, or even for several days in a raTe in$tance and cir-
curnstance. This has proven to be not only one of the best protections from
thievery and damange, but also an excellent means toward better public relations.
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Periodicals are not loaned except in case of duplicate copies or over-night on
deposit. These are stored in closed stacks in basement, and must be serviced.
\3. Borrowers cards fall in juvenile and adult, resident, non-resident, and
temporary. The non-resident fee was recently raised from $2.00 to $10.00, by
order of the City Commission. The City Manager, Library Board and Library
Director strongly recommended the new figure be $5.00. (The $10.00 fee has
reduced the card carrying partons by more than 1,000 in a period of five months).
Temporary cards are issued to transients at a $2.00 fee, $1.00 of which is
refunded upon surrender of the card. If only rental books are used, the whole
,deposit is returned.
4. An effort is made to record overdue books after a week's lapse. Notices
are sent by card, phone, and word of mouth. Extreme cases are usually handled
by the Director by various means. Losses are considerable in an area with as
fluctuating a population as this.
S. The staff in alternated on the charging desk in order to conserve as much
time as possible, as well as to present a variety of personalities, character-
istics and abilities to the patrons, and provide a change of activity to the.
staff members. This has proven to be the greatest boon toward better public
relations, as well as greater incentive and challenge to the staff.
6. Catalogue files are central for the stacks, are divided into two sections
--author-title and subject, arranged alphabetically.
7. A collection of materials of special interest to negroes is located in the
Northeast Branch; and a special collection of marine books at the Beach Branch.
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8. Books and periodicals are acquired by purchase and gift. Purchases arc
made from many sources, jobbers, publishers, book stores, second hand stores,
etc,--none by bid. Gifts are ca~eful1y sorted and evaluated. Titles in excess
of our needs are given to other libraries, charities" and the trash man:
Many titles which are not likely to be in frequent demand are housed in base-
ment areas. In cases where values are requested on gifts, estimates are made
for income tax purposes.
9. Use of the reading room and reference to any materials is, of course, free.
We make certain that these people receive the same attention as card carriers.
We have .always been integrated.
Services:
1. In addition to maintaining a book collection that is well known for its
variety of content, to serve an equally wide variety of needs, this library
houses the only extensive periodical file in Upper Pinellas County. It is
much used; none are on micro-film.
2.. In cooperation with the Junior Womens Club, excellent puppet shows are
present annually to nearly a thousand children of nursery school age, usually
in the juvenile room at the main library, and the Northeast Branch.
3. The Director speaks frequently. to civic and religious groups. ' The Director
and other staff members assist schools, churches, hospitals, etc., in estab-
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lishing and processing library collections. In cooperation with other groups,
or on our own initiative, we place loan collections in homes for the elderly.
4. In selecting temporary and part time help we try to give preference to
students who hope to become librarians, in order to encourage recruits to the
library science field.
5. Entire school classes accompanied by teachers are welcomed, either on occa-
sional visits, or at regular intervals as part of their training program. The
assistant in the juvenile department tells stories, or instructs in library use,
as requested.
6, Recently a small collection of music records, given by the record companies,
has been made available to the borrowers. There is not a suitable space for
listening rooms. Picture puzzles are the only games circulated. A collection
of nearly 1,000 pictures, mounted but not framed, are for loan.
7. Copying machine is available at a nominal cost (IOf copy) thus reducing
mutilation of books and periodicals, as well as benefiting the public. A large
number of books, tapes, etc. are borrowed on inter-loan from other libraries.
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Interdepartment Correspondence Sheet
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Mr. Stiel'heim
FROM:
Sarah Byers
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SUBJECT:
DATE:
Feb. 3, 1969
The question put by Mr. Blackstone during the discussion of the possibility of
a library survey seem to be quite pertinent. Perhaps a short summary would
help to clarify.
In 1961, an apparently large addition to the building was completed. (In 1939-
40 a large and very useful addition had been made to the original building of
1916 origin--by gradually adapting it we continued to create one of the finest
libraries in Florida). In planning for the 1961 addition, Mr. Finch created a
new Library Board, and emphatically refused to include the previous BoardJ or
be interested in the plans that had been in development for several years. In
creating these plans, we had enjoyed the benefit of an architect of considerable
stature. His experience had included the library at the University of South
Florida, as well as several other large buildings.
Mr. Finch and his commission employed an inexperienced man whose abilities had
not been sufficient I)' tested. However, Mr. Coggins plans and intent, if he had
been allowed to put them into effect, were in ~ respects better than the re-
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poorly constructed and with such gross faults~ that what should have been ade-
quate as a main plant for many years was not even so when it was dedicated. It
was so structurally unsound that they were obliged to say heavily loaded book
stacks must never be placed beyond a certain point, and consequently no second
floor was poured, and as you know, no ground floor included. The grill facade,
which you lately removed, has been crumbling from very nearly the day it was
erected. The building has leaked like a sieve from above, and underground
drainage was so lacking in spots that only lately have we dared use the garage
areas and the south entrance during \~et seasons. Mr. Battle has gone a long
way toward rectifying water problems.
The air-condition system has never functioned properly for any reasonable length
of time. This summer's seven weeks of pure hell just happened to be the longest
single period. Of course I need not say much about the steps you replaced for
us. but there is still the matter of no canopy over the porch to protect from
rain and sun-glare, and sheets of rain still pour thru the doors when the wind
is from the east.
Whenever we can have a new reading room on the west, looking over the bay, the
problem of having students and casual readers in one area will be partially
solved. Also a foyer in the space around the charging desk will go a long way
toward separation of functions. The lightness and openness of the general out-
side appearance bring many compliments. But the overwhelming lack of accommo-
dation for our present materials, as well as the great quantities \~e must surely
acquire, prepare, and disburse to the burgeoning population, is indeed the
great problem.
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C I T Y 0 F C LEA R W ^ T E R
. POST OFFICE BOX 4748
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518
Merrett R. Stierheim
City Manager
February 21, 1969
Dr. Frank B. Sessa
346 Midway Road
Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania 15216
Dear Dr. Sessa:
This letter will, if executed by you, represent a contractual Letter of
Agreement between the City of Clearwater an~ yourself for a professional
library survey of the Clearwater Library system. This study shall be
completed within ninety (90) days from the date of this letter. The survey
shall be completed upon presentation to the City of Clearwater with fifty
(50) copies of your final report.
The survey will include:
1. The service area of the Clearwater Library and its needs.
2. Analysis of the present library service and its adequacy in
terms of the needs of the community.
3. The physical plant.
4. The Library Staff in terms of both numbers and professional
tl"aining.
S. The size and quality of the City'S book collections and other
library services, including cataloging, records and other related systems.
6. The hours of library service in terms of the needs of the com-
munity. Such other observations or conclusions that you feel are germane
and would be helpful to the Library Staff, the Library Board, the City ~Ian-
ager or City Commission in making decisions affecting the Library.
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P.r. fornnk B. Sessa
February 21, 1969
Your analysis of the foregoing will be based upon State and National standards.
Your report will include a section on conclusions and recommendations which
shall be specific as to the steps that should be undertaken by the City to
insure a high level of service to the public both now and in the future.
During your visit to the City of Clearwater) and in addition to conferences with
the Library Director and Staff, a meeting with the Library Board will be schedw
u1ed and an opportunity will be provided for any interested citizens to present
their views.
Your professional fee shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per day, plus out
of pocket expenses which will include transportation, lodging, food, incidentals,
and the typing and preparation of fifty (50) copies. .
If the foregoing conditions are acceptable to you, please sign the original of
this letter and return same to this office.
We are looking forward to working with you on the survey and are confident that
the City of Clearwater will benefit significantly from your professional observw
ations.
Sincerely
M. R. Stierheim
City Manager
c. c. Library Board
Miss Sarah Byers
APPROVED:
Dr. Frank B. Sessa
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