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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY 130ARU
MINUTES OF THB MlmTING OF
APRIL 28, 1972
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
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CITY HALL
PRESENT:
Mr. Fred Korosy, Chairman
Mrs. Theresa Goss
Mrs. Elizabeth Hasbrouck
Mrs. Ruth B. Johnson
Mrs. Jessica M. Kerr
Mrs. Johnie Mae Moore
Mrs. Audrey Patoillet
Mrs. Loren Pollack
Mr. Larry Reis
ADSENT:
Mrs. Richard Biggs
Dr. Donald MacDonald
Mr. Elliott I~rdaway
The minutes of the meeting of March 17 were not available to approve.
Mrs. Johnson reported that the F~iends of the Library are active and obtaining new
members.
Mr. Korosy reported on the Authors' Reception held on April 4 at the Main Library.
Mr. Korosy reported on the communication with Robin Wickman, on the maintenance
of the Wickman Collection fund by the Wickman Family, and the favorable response
so far from Robin Wickman, one of Dab Wickman's sons.
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Larry Reis presented the report of the Long-Range Planning Committee followed by
comments by the chairman of that committee, Reina Pollack. Discussion was held
on the recommendations of the committee, and after a motion by Ruth Johnson and a
second by Theresa Goss, a favorable vote was cast by the Board to accept the final
recommendations of the' Long-Range Planning Committee, with no dissensions. (~Iembers
of the Long-Range Committee are: Reina Pollack, Chairman, Audrey Patoillet, Larry
Reis, Or. Donald MacDonald and Theresa Goss). The fOllowing are the Final Recom-
mendations of the Long-Range Planning Committee:
1. That planned renovations to the downtown facility be started as quickly as
possible; to include all steps shown in the Library Development Program chart,
eliminating Bookmobile project and Exterior Renovation; expenditures held to a limit of
$312,000.00 at this time. (Exterior Renovation was regarded as ultimately desirable,
but lowest on the priority list.)
2. That plans be completed for construction of a modular branch in East Clearwater,
with provisions included for expansion as required. This branch could become
Clearwater's largest library service center. Suggested general location: on or
convenient to Gulf-to-8aYJ between Keene Road and U.S. 19.
3. That Bookmobile service be established when funds are available, ,serving regional
shopping centers and future population centers in outlying areas and with careful
emphasis on service to shut-ins.
_ 4. That a county library system should be an ultimate goal.
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5. That a public relations program be orRanizcd: offering the services of library
personnel as speakers to service clubs, nei~hborhood civic associations, church
groups, etc;providing programs on books, music, art, etc. for var-ous age levels
to church schools, clubs, etc.j encouraging the use of library facilities by
civic and arts groups, clubs, etc.j expanding an appreciation of complete
library services ,through newspapers, radio, etc.
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6. That the establishment of a program of cooperation between public school and
J.C. libraries and the Clearwater library be explored.
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Mr. Koresy will contact the City Commission to plan a joint meeting with them on a
Thursday morning convenient to all parties, in the near future.'
Meeting adjourned at 2 :30 P .~I.
Fred Korosy, Chairman
Acting Secretary
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From: :wlrcj-' 1'0 touillot. 3ril)';,,: 'l'~! :'.'o"rd ;;lc!;11F~l'
I hove C1 fow Ob::30!"V'" teton:) ',':!1ich soe;n t:.l nF: ::0 :~c :'JC.Vv;;:.'i' tv . ~j '::u
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dincuss thf:l future of th~ Cl~:;,!"':!!'tel' 1.:l.1'1":-:1'.:...
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1. I ':'ouIn lil:c "to quote f:::'or.l i'!n'ry T'ct'::t':;';';1',J '1' l;ielc, .. ~:vc2.')~'~'F:~ r~;
in :he ~1'''.'1l1in.r: of :,~"'in !,ibr:-ry r.ui.ldin.-sy" (J~': ~l::tC '-~l,~ 0:'" 1,1.,,; ::r:i.l, 1"7';:..
isnl.lc of Qu.;:}'Clr.'t ?~:'ct1d..a in .!ir~1:'.11 ": i2'l. r..I.1' 1" J:;~_q_~:
In ohort, just r:s t:..c ['J'Cili.tcct'r.; pl,~.'iH;; ,',~l'~ ~~ l;~,tU.!:J'.:.'int for 't}::
buildcr, the writton statcmon"t of .:Jl~o~::rt::t io, iT! ef:L'.:~t, ::! hll1er).r:U~t
of librf1l'Y rC'1Uireiilel1ts 'fO!' the :,:l'cJli t'JC t.
~etoroon coca on to r no toe :f;';'-'~):11 ::pi th l)OCi1:1 r 1~1(;4 i,'L't.!.clo ',':!lich [l}i'~: ~.'-
ed in T oen 1 ~'uhlie T i bl'."!r" J\'!'!I Lt1i.!jtrn t it'n :
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It is oDvtous thn t prnp':-l'~: ti.on 0:': p.!.'o':'~':":ll .Jb to;;1r.'r1't i:; lJ' :.ie to
the St1<:coos of t", li1;:.';l'~' Lu i.1d tnr: of t. :~:: si~e 0:1:' com~.llcxi t=.,' . . .
.3hcul::1 the libl.~:t'if:n f-il to (]o\rnlop uur.:l: :; ::;t'~;()Incntt thr; 1:'O'/I:~.'n-
inc hody m\.~t in~ist th: tone oe prop;11':.::d.
I the~'e:.ol'~) feel th,:t :: TU'O:-J': 'n ct~"1iclil,..:Jn need::; to bo nr(,.'l}:'l'cd bo-
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fO!'8 tho n" tU1"C of' the n{.;cdod phyoic<!. ~'<:,cili tie:::; c' 11 bo dett31',,:!incu.. '':''11e
hclIlful ntntc:r.ent of Je~)tc:nbel' 15, 1971, :n.'op:.:,,.;:;cl 'b~' -':"!10 libr;:ri.:.n Ll U
prOrrm:l for l'eno\r,:tion :l!1;" ~ot n }::r.or':r'~~m 0": plrn:lOcl litJr;',ry .:.ctivitL10.
2. Tho followinG is quoted :from l'~;CO 1 of;:'in.:lc ttl~ !~C1101't ;:0. 2:
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!'ublic libl'r.:ries toda~r fl:~'C p::rt 01' ., :',:: ::::,'lly cl1"l1~i~lr cocicty.
Ul'b::mizntio!1 trends--lonr; Gv'.l.a.1Jnt i.~: Oh" ~r)Ci0tY--nl'C ~!ccelc!':: ti~.3
L'ntl arc llccomr:a niod hy spirr11:in!!; ~';CCh'l::>l;)nJ I i~~Cl'o:'~ed cociC'~l i,\O-
bilitj~, end expanded oC,,,,011io ~}!,:'iortunit.:... ':'od:.'.j"G !)eople vie','! ;:1: ny
institutiono ~nd s~rvices rlifrc~en"tl~ fr'm ~!ui~ fo~cbc~~o 'nd con-
oequantly mtlko new ::.n1 (lif'fa~'CJ'"!; d(:;:nt'~;J of thnr:l. i.:ont.}m~)O,l.m'y ao...
ciety vie'::s p1.\blic 1ib:!::!:rics not ~~::; ;~ .,1'(: )'o:-:o::d. tories of boo!::;;. .
r,ib:t'.'.':o.'ies ~!re no':r cO!1;::i(lcl'od ;::3 enl: lL': 1 . "~IJ ':'CC).~C'ttloI1:l1 C(J:",to1'~1
disscmi~l.:', tine; kno'''l-;:clre ::;~d in.tol'ln':'1 tt:;"[--in ;;:::::1,('1; I they ~urvc 1'll11C"
tions which C4'C bror:del' in :JCOpO th;n UV0:t' b'Jfo.!.'c. :.f; t! !"e~l1.tlt.
the dom~nds r.I,.deof puhlic liln'vrioG t'l'e incl'e:'J!::in('ly diverse ~:r.l1
cO;llplex.
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I do not feel that '/10 hl~vc :~de'~j\l~tcl~l do.F'in~Hl -:;lC ir~cl~ou.d:wly Ji-
veroe nnd complex dennnds ',','hich !'re Goinr.; to be m:;do of the Ulc:.1l'\'wtel' 1i-
bl'nry. Until theGC ':cr.1t1nds :-ore defined, it in i npo~uiulo to llctC'l'r::ino the
rlcc:ree to which (l l'enov:~ tad lib'l"l'ry will be :lble to moot thooe dem:,nrls_
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cd hirh dO,-rilc of a:-tinf:..ct:i,on." (.:pin:l.~';{),1 >')0!'!; :0.1, I"~ '1'1 J.,
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it in r.mch too o!'.:::~. to :,ontt':lC t.h' t t~:occ- "':ho r;\JIJr.' 1;0 't:lr: Ij,:"_~ ~",'
fr(;'~UC~ltl:! or oconDion::lly [\!1.1 \l1"'C .:.p.<ct)~ltly a_lti::.:i'ir:t! '. :.'(.. i;b: :'''';')
en,:! po4;~:nti.::'1 pub). ie of 'tho lib...":. J~;} . '~lle vol.:; 0:" tl~:; '!.::..:..l' :!..':..~ ',t ~
~~ot Q p~ :~Givc one. rt' ahollld !lot ;',:..i t fu::.'::1\C t~:;u).'. It ::;:'J,t!2.'; :. r.-
+'i1.'cIy oo;:-clc thooe :':ho (10 not no','{ f~O tit'': !lll~'ll:.: J.:Lb~' ~l'Y. _ :.;l;:";;.'i::;-
ing' rn.1.-;:.1:~1' of woll..,A,,(::,t~::t :)~"Op'l e '~o not ~::l(l\': :,:~: t 'tho li1n', <! '::)~1-
t:.ino e::.:cel,t in L~ '!C.:f~. r:ct;.&14.~1 \~f\~~.". al(~~Sb ':f~l ;!.! l'):;~; ,~.Qrr;1c:!. v~lnct::-
tion !:l1o\': evon lor::; o'f ':Ih.'t ::1~l'vic':J ,': lib.)'; ,~'~. cOlll..l bo to ":h",:':1 i.C
they l~'cl~e to. GCQ!-: i tu :: caie t'::'llce.
/, lihr'ry the:!1 r:\~\$t be :1 fnci.lit;~~~: ~"nd not jnat " f~~cili.ty O~~ ;::t':j :(~-
house of m~terinl.
4. I"eternon 's t'l.:l:'ticlc ,~'cfc::'rcn to f'bove oi too the conclu~ion::; :f;::'om c.
1961 Ul1ivel'si ty of Illinois Gr,'1du:: to :::cl1oo1 ai' IJihl..., ry ':;ci():r.c~ rJublic:' tior..,
/. 7'~conai;ial.":,tion .2.f.:th2. '.~tl'::t')r'ic j DC:' t'l...Q.ll fo1" ;"\I1'lj ~ Ta.l:l': ro, i'ui.lrli'1r',:;, c;rao:-l.f
which rro the .followinG:
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:"110 li;.l'."':Z:OY's ohjcctivo continuc:s to h,;: J~o l.'o:~ch tl1C lCl'.:;oct ~:l'O-
portio~ of citizena r~th the beot lib~Gry ~~t~~i~lsf rt the lo~eDt
uni't coot.
Auto~obile uoe hns inCrG~2arl ~,rkedly, 50 percont, from 19~5 to
1966., So has tho pr:rldne p::-oblern. '~hQ lilJrrLry hr:o to p~y :.:ttont:!..pn
to and help solve this proble:n. JO!!le nO','1 11brl:l~ies !,rovida u1'l'ler..
grOtUld pnrldn6.
The :Llovement of po!,>ult!.tion is 11'00 tho clo\':ntO'.~'n 01 ty c.entc3:' to
the Gubu:::'bs. !:.nd the nu.':1ber 2nd ci::.e' 0:: outl;ring shoppinc ce:: 'to!':;
increooe doily, !30 thn t tho reL, tivo i:nportt.'nce of dO\'/n ~o...m ho.n lU-
mini shed in the 1!1 at d QeD d 13 .
It is intel~sstine to point out th$'.t tho Hew ':..'ol~k :?ublic Libl';.ry '.':~!O
buil t ltuptovm" in Et'yan t pc::t'k. '.::he ne\'! ,.;t. ~'otcrqbU!'c JJibr'{!l'j~ i:J loe: t~d
o-:f the mf!in road <'nd provides froe !J"rkine -:'0::" :,t leant 100 c~'r::::. ;,I:t'.
TIunge t -::t. j?etc:t"sburg Librarit,m roported to me tJH:t tho ne\'1 loc~ tioll h::-,~
reauItod in a :::ubGtnntial inct'6:l.Se in the mU.onber 01' lib:t'[:ry u!J(!rs. ;ie c1so
recG.l1ed that ;nost of the town futhel'D wore agnin3t r.1oving the ne,': libl'Br:r
to its prosent site.
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Cl"'est Lcl':e, I understL:nd. has 40 acres. ~hi:J u~'en. :;'\idwl;~Y between
the Gulf 0 nd tho D~y. is on Oul' busiest e:::.st-wc ~t thol'ou:~h t'Ul'G : 'nd will
coon he port of "do\'lntOt':nll. A liorury ~ t thin locf. tion cO\lld 1)l'ovic1o c;;oy
to control off-street pOl'king, \'.'ould enhance the appe,!l'LinC~ of th0 pi.ll'k,
contribute to 01 ty beuutifico. tion, Dnd p,~rullel the St. !'}otorsburg 1ibrnry
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u:mecc:!J:~ry "t thio .time. '?hio ~'/ollld. p.l'uvi'!c .n 0;), r.:I,'t1.l:,.l~:' to "::~" ""ll~:.
futtu..c popul.":tio:1 ccntero '::ith the :'o,;r.:lbtli'~j' of 1:t;LHLti~~ ." ~!"'i.:U'.'(: 1)'" :~6h
ner,r the U.~j. !lorne :1nvolopment C~l:;:~~ of D.;';. 19.
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:he !:ro!J:Ji:~C; problem of ~,;hc lib:.' '!';.r hl.til'lL~1:" iu th- t i-:. i::; te/o
tlm':<ll. I~: co\'\toinc r: qf1ro:dm~,toly ~:'~ ,000 loint're .fLI)t, ~:ut 1tn~ . :.",i-
1y ~: !Juust.::-ntir.l (~~_;our.t of thio GIH'lCu ir.; 'lot rU~'I.lll:1 1,:ll"pt:;.hlrJ to
lih~'t':rjt pu.rpo5on. (9. 43)
/. cood pc.~t cf tho Gqt1::'l'e footur..':: 01' ~hc lmilran:: i[j in tiiC I,' .:>)-
'!lent, the lr~b:rrinthine ch"};'nc-:rJr of \':l'~ich :).!'nv,rmtc "rrec:i vc t<.~o.
t.cce.::s is difficult si~ICu a 11<.: ::'~'o\'l .::.; t;:L':':t.y i!:; ~hc or;ly w;:.y i': to
the m'on from the upper floor f.nd J,:u :'l, t to the ::Vil'\';;.:j- OllC ::!u::.:t
traverse to tho Children '0 ;':00':1. In th:.: h; "-!c::!~nt ceilir.~:3 r:~c 10':/,
fiO 10\'1 tht'. t this ore<.l io em tb:,cly inol1p:co ll:::'i~' to for l1ub lie ~Jt; t"lice
c.ctivit:;.cs. 'Therefore, i:ilis r're~1 ohfJtl1-! I.'e fittud \'/ith :::tackG c:)~t
'~l'e(; tcd un ;? ~to!'r;r:e' ~!:rc;:,. < ':1. "tS)
If 'the .' .~.:.. 'formuln of .G o:f :' :Jeill:.:::'lt feot !J(:l' c:::litc. io :ol:~u~:",~l,
,!-1'~"''''_'1 r, ". 000' ""-'>"1.' ~'nnte- "'cttlel ""':'\u' ~'(J 3>:: 000 ~.,tl'IJ'C .ro.." [, ,~<'\~C"" on :J' '"e
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:t'nc t !1r;er.~cd .~t ~\~"IJ~Gnt fo:..' 1.'11 r..:~ crlU', to lib~":':'y !':'vr~"'" rt ~:n::l to !>:t.'O"ir.h1 fa::;'
;;ntlJz'e [.I'o",th. :'o~':cver, ~i.nc'J ;;, IIcuiJ.:i,t: nti.!:!. r"'lOl!1i~'r of the 'lib~;Pl'j"~;
~2,OOO cqunr-:: :fe..~t CLn l10t be '~!Jc1, 'then ~hc lilJ:'i.l'~' ,"c-tl~;:ll:r n::.cdc IlIO':"C
th:'::1 lOto 15, OJO ad cli tiOn<:'1 3<: U~~ 1'0 flJcb. ~,'11 i ~J fir;ll:'c.' ',':0 uln. l"'.;l'ml t in ;2
to 37,000 S'iut::'.'e foot, c'Juntinr.: t,;::; uor:blo thu ":muGt:'~lti~:l ::'~:\o.j1.Ull!lof the
22,000 which io J~ usable 13}J:!co. O:';cr~\;Jt for ;Jtol'::L;e.
In sttrn:w.,ry, i b 1:: :10t cl'}t'l' to mo 1,0\'/"1 cl,ov:<'til:(~ the om'i.'ont Iii'l"'::',:!
\'fill p~o-vidc the nCCeOS1!ry sc;,uFl'e foot:' Co.
G. On pr.lW 701 o-~ hio crticlo, l'ld;c:':'3on ::;~ ;;"~~ th:' t "~h(': i;,:lJo~'tt.nce of th0
open plnn in designinG public lib!'ill'Y int'J:'ic.::'c c:-r,~:ot Do o':(!j;'~;_lph:..~i~c~l.
~o r:uo-ta tho :"t.. s t<1n~l!.rdo L~GQilJ, ,J l-li:~ec.:, J n~ ~l-bc:,::.'in~. '.'::,110 3!1oul;l b~ l:Olrt
to n. r:ti.nimul, . . . II' If the floor lo~ld c: ,'ci ~;,.r. oJ: 1 ~5 'to 150 pO~~1:l:J ?,;l'
sr,uc're foot is 'to be ;..chie"ed, the "I:oir. floor I:,;: o~en ::;:)::cc ',':I)~ll(1 be bro~:cn
by rows of suuoortin-'" coltl~ns. 11.0 noted ')l'cviou.:.;l'l, the :JO:J't l'UCC1~t "l.i-
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br,ll'ios nre c~~p:'.r.sible. It io the c:rccp'tionn th t crm~c futtu.'e pl'oblo::1s.11
(P&tors~n, p. 705)
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In cone ~.uoion, I "Ioulrl liko to :Jtl te th:;t I ';;U:);lOl"t IJ():tnt~ II, ~j,
;md 6 of the :.pl"'il 28, 1912, roport of the 1/o!j~~ !~"nrc :"1.r:.n~in[.'; Commi ttco.
.In :"1nit-ln~, I GU."jport the development of fl COU~1ty J.iul,..~r:r nyctent, tho 01'-
guniz(~tion of a public rolntion:J prof.:J:;'Dr.t for tlw 010(11'\':<", tor Libl'~ry, .~nu
the cstablishrncn t of 0. proeram of coopar::' tlon hct:'/Con public ochool and
junior college libraries with the Clc"':l~\"CJ. tur Libral"Y.
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'tl!C n:'eCG of: il'l'csponoibili t:r. linly in t1'i::: f';r;hion 1;;~'..11 :'It:l k.v':! !;ut;r.
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
CLEARWATER LIBRARY BOARD
LONG-RANGE PIJAHNING COMMITTEE
REPOORT OF A~PRIL 2~, 1972 MEETING
Present: Mrs. Pollack, presiding; Mrs. GOBS; Mrs.
Patouillet, Dr. McDonald, Mr. Reis.
As a platform on which to base discussion, Mrs. Pollack read her
own recommendations: that $450,000 be invested in up-dating the
downtown library; that booKmobile service be started, with con-
sideration given to home service for shut-ins of all ages; that
in 5 years a main library be built in Ea8"t Clearwater ; that co-
operation be developed with public school libraries; that an
effort be made to establish a county library system; that a
strong public relations program be begun at once, with library
staff going to the community to widen knowledge of library services.
These recommenda~ions were discussed at length. Other views were
presented. Quotations were read from standard authoritative texts.
The point was made that the designation "main libaryU clouded the
issue, since this merely indicated the facility in which adminis-
trative offices were housed and where processing was done. Instead,
the term Ulibrary service centers" was proposed and employed.
Agreement was unanimous on all proposals but one. There was one
dissenting vie\~oint on the proposal that the present downtown
library center be modernized and expanded.
)--....'Finsl re commends tions :
1. ~hat planned renovations to the downtown facility be started
as quickly as possible; to include all steps shown in the Library
Development Program chart, eliminating Bookmobile project and Ex-
terior Renovation; expenditures held to a limit of $312,000 at
this time. (Exterior Renovation was regarded as ultimately desir-
able, but lowest on the priority list.)
2. That plans be completed tor construction of a modular branch
in East Clearwater, with provisions included for expansion as re-
quired. This branch could become Clearwater's largest library
service center. Suggested general location: on or convenient to
Gulf-to-Bay, between Keene Road and U. S. 19.
3. That Bookmobile service be established when funds are available,
serving regional shopping centers and future population centers in
outlying areas and with careful emphasis on service to shut-ins.
4. That a county library system should be an ultimate goal.
5. That a public relations program be organized: offering the ser-
vices of library personnel as speakers to service clubs, neighborhood
civic associations, church groups, etc.; providing programs on books
music, art, etc. for various age levels to church schools, clubs, etc.;
encouraging the use of library facilities by civic and arts groups, clubs,
etc.;' expanding an appreciation pf complete library services thru news-
papers, radio, etc.
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6. That the establishment of a program of cooperation between public
school and J.C. libraries and the Clearwater library be explored.
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CLEAR\~ATI3R PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
APRIl. 28, 1972
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT:
Mr. Fred Korosy, Chairman
Mrs. Theresa Goss
Mrs. Elizabeth Hasbrouck
Mrs. Ruth B. Johnson
Mrs. Jessica M. Kerr
Mrs. Johnic Mac.Moore
Mrs. Audrey Patoil1et
Mrs. Loren Pollack
Mr. Larry Reis
ABSENT:
Mrs. Richard Diggs
Dr. Donald MacDonald
Mr. Elliott Hardaway
The minutes of the meeting of March 17 were not available to approve.
~frs. Johnson reported that the Friends of the Library are active and obtaining new
members.
Mr. Korosy reported on the Authors' Reception held on April 4 at the Main Library.
Mr. Korosy reported on the communication with Robin I~ickmant on the maintenance
of the Wickman Collection fund by the Wickman FamilYt and the favorable response
so far from Robin IHckman, one of Bob Wickman's sons.
Larry Reis presented the report of the Long-Range Planning Committee followed by
comments by the chairman of that committee, Reina Pollack. Discussion was held
on the recommendations of the committee, and after a motion by Ruth .Johnson and a
second by Theresa Cosst a favorable vote was cast by the Board to accept the final
recommendations of the Long-Range Planning Committee, with no dissensions. (Members
of the Long-Range Committee are: Reina Pollack, Chairman, Audrey Patoillet, Larry
Reis, Dr. Donald ~tacDonald and Theresa Goss). The following are the Final Recom-
mendations of the Long-Range Planning Committee:
1. That planned renovations to the downtown facility be started as quickly as
possible; to include all steps shown in the Library Development Program charts
eliminating Bookmobile project and Exterior Renovation; expenditures held to a limit of
$3l2s000.00 at this time. (Exterior Renovation was regarded as ultimately desirable,
but lmiest on the priority list.) ,
2. 'rhat plans be completed for construction of a modular branch in East Clearwater,
with provisions included for expansion as required. This branch could become
Clearwater's largest library service center. Suggested general location: on or
convenient to Gulf-to-Bay, between Keene Road and U.S. 19.
3. That Bookmobile service be established whon funds arc available,. serving regional
shopping centers and future population centers in outlying areas and with careful
emphas;s on service to shut-ins.
4. That a county library system should be an ultimate goal.
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s. That a public relations program be organized: offering the services of library
personnel as speakers to service clubs. neighborhood civic associations. church
groups, etc; providing programs on books, music. art. etc. for var-ous age levels
to church schools. clubs, etc.; encouraging the use of library facilities by
civic and arts groups, clubs. etc.; expanding an appreciation of complete
library services through newspapers, radio, etc.
6. That the establishment of a program of cooperation between public school and
J.e. libraries and the Clearwater library be explored.
~fr. Korosy will contact the City Commission to plan a joint meeting with them on a
'~hursday morning con~enient to all parties, in the near future.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
Fred Korosy. Chairman
Acting Secretary
5/1/72
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