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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 120-121
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
City of Howell, Baldwin Hardware, Gilkes & Zizka, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, Detroit News, Al Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, June Randles, Dorothy Warner, Ina Hight
The Carnegie Library Board met on Wenesday May 15, 1957 at 7PM. The members present were Mrs. Gatesman and Mr. Krieger.
Since a quorum was not present no business was brought forward for a decision. The date of June 19 was suggested for the next meeting. General matters of library operation were discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8PM Theodore Krieger, Chairman
The Howell Library Board met on Monday, July 15, 1957, at 7PM in the library. The members present were: Mr. Theodore Krieger, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Gerald McCloskey, Mrs. Calvin J. Gatesman and Mrs. Bird Hight, Librarian, Howell (Carnegie) Carneige Library.
There was election of officers. Mr. Krieger was elected chairman to succeed himself and Mrs. Gatesman secretary.
The board decided on September 17, 1957 Tuesday at 7:00 o'clock, to be the next regular meeting at the library. Also it was decided to make three members of the five members constituting the board to be a quorum, in order to take care of any necessary business.
Mrs. Hight told about the difficulty with the library roof, caused by the rains. The gutters had been repaired, but the cupola in the center of the library again showed leaks and would need attention. There was also more leaking around the east stairway. These things had been brought to the attention of officers of the city but as yet no action had been taken. The cupola condition is serious as falling plaster could cause great damage. She also spoke of Mr. Shindorf, the janitor saying that he was taking somewhat better care of the library yard as picking up of branches and the cutting away of dead wood in the shrubbery. It was suggested to speak to the city of the advisability of removing a rather hazardous apple tree in the yard.
Mrs. Hight next brought the request of Mrs. Stanley Warner, assistant librarian for a raise of $.15 an hour. It was moved by Mrs. Hoch to pay Mrs. Warner $1.30 an hour on a 24 hour per week basis, but to be paid by the month. It was seconded by Mrs. McCloskey.
It was move by Mrs. McCloskey and seconded by Mrs. Hoch that Mrs. Hight employ Clay Warner a High School student, for from 6 to 8 hours per week, at $.35 an hour, this to be paid out of her petty cash.
Mrs. Hight told us of the fine work being done by her committee on the selection of books to be purchased by the library. This committee is: Mrs. Robert Herbon, and Mrs. Edwin Woodworth, who read and judge books for adults and Mrs. Guy Jameson and Mrs. Mark Sherman who read and judge books -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 122-123
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
for children. This committee makes reports and suggestions to Mrs. Hight, who makes the final decision on books to be purchased.
A Library Club has been organized by Mrs. Hight. It is national and is called 'the Library Club of America' Brief book reports of about 20 words for each book read are the only requirements for membership.
It was recommended by the board that Mr. Paul Baldwin, City Council member on the board be asked to approach the city council on the matter of two weeks vacation with pay for the librarian and her assistant.
It was moved by Mrs. Hoch and seconded by Mrs. McCloskey that Mrs. Hight's expenses be paid for the workshop she will attend the week of July 3rd through July 27th, 1957 at Higgins Lake, Mich.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00PM Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, recording secretery.
Gaylord Brothers, Ellison Book Shop, C.N. Holkins, Gilkes & Zizka, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Baldwin Hardware, Demco, Doubleday, Ruth Bennett, June Randles, Al Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, Ina Hight, Detroit News, Dorothy Warner, Chaffee Roofing Co., Brodart, City of Howell, Heller's Flowers, Frontier Press, Shippy's Color Center, Ralph Filkins, Community Elevator & Fuel Co. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 124-125
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
City of Howell, Baldwin Hardware, Gilkes & Zizka, Demco, Gaylord Brothers, Ted Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, June Randles, Dorothy Warner, Ina Hight
The Howell Carnegie Library Board met September 17, 1957 at 7 o'clock at the library.
The minutes of the June 19th meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Gatesman was asked to write Mr. Paul Baldwin of the city council concerning two recommendations by the board. The first one was: that Mrs. Hight, librarian and Mrs. Warner, assistant be granted two weeks vacation with pay to go into effect in 1958. The second one concerns the leak in the cupola of the library. Mrs. Hight has spoken of this condition a number of times and it was recommended that this be repaired. The leak could cause the falling of plaster with considerable harm to people in the library. The firm who repaired the gutters in the library roof were also to have repaired the area around the cupola which was not done. When there is leakage around the cupola it has leaked on the desk which it did last fall and Mrs. Hight will be forced to close the library if this again occurs. There is also a rather bad leak in the east hall.
Mrs. Hight gave us a report of the workshop which she attended last summer at Higgins Lake, Mich. She was chosen to be on a panel discussion and of a selected list of children's books all but five are in our library. Both of these things speak well for our librarian and library.
The janitor, Mr. Shindorf, built a book-case his labor cost $72.00. Bill Hight later built one his labor cost only $45.00.
Mrs. Hight said she would like to eliminate ordering material for High School students from Lansing. This entails too much work because there is not enough help and so there is not enough time for it. Mr. Krieger said he had spoken to Miss Vickers the High School librarian and this matter will be taken care of at the school. The school will not have to pay the postage whereas either the library or the students must pay if ordered through the library.
The library was very busy this past summer and during June, July and August there were 8,952 adult books taken out and 4,329 children's books an average of 447 books per day. This increase in circulation was due to more publicity, possibly, as well as people not spending as much on entertainment, thus reading more. Mrs. Hight also gave credit to the 'Friends of the Library' and their work for this increase in circulation.
Mrs. Jerry Fisher started working in the library, replacing the resignation of Miss Ruth Bennett. Mrs. Fisher is hired for 8 hours per week.
Mr. Krieger received a letter from Mr. Shindorf requesting an increase in pay. He felt that since other city employees had received increases that he was entitled to one. Mr. Krieger spoke to Mr. Tholen, city manager and was told that -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 126-127
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
that there was not an across the board or general increase for city employees on an hourly basis. The board agreed that this increase could not be granted because there is not enough money in the library budget. Mr. Krieger will give the board's answer to Mr. Shindorf.
It was reported that the coal is in for the winter and that the furnace seems to be in good working condition.
The fountain on the library lawn was again repaired and paid for by the city and will be taken in for the winter and the water turned off by the city.
The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be October 15, at 7:00 o'clock in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, recording secretary.
The Howell Library Board met October 15 at 7:00 o'clock at the library.
Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hoch and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
The minutes of the September 19th meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Baldwin told of the results of the two recommendations sent him. The first one concerning the allowing of two weeks vacation with pay for Mrs. Hight, librarian and Mrs. Warner assistant librarian to go into effect in 1958 will still be under consideration though at the present only one week with pay is allowed for all city employees. The second recommendation has to do with leaks throughout the library, particularly around the cupola, directly in front of the desk. Mr. Baldwin said a representative from the Chaffee roofing Co. of Detroit will be in Howell the week of October 21st and he and Mr. Tholen, the city manager will consult with him. They have done the recent repair work. At this point Mrs. Hight explained that it was Mr. Wallace of Fowlerville who had done the plastering, who advised her to lose the library, if during rain there should be further leakage around the cupola, saying that there are thousands of pounds of plaster above the cupula and could cause great harm to persons in the library should it begin to fall as it could easily do.
Mr. Krieger said he had been unable to talk with Mr. Shindorf, the janitor which he requested so wrote him a letter . The board's decision had been that the library budget would not permit of a raise at this time.
The clock in the library has been causing trouble and Mrs. Hight asked the consent of the bard to have Mr. Robert Chapel repair it if possible. Mr. Chapel had been recommended to her by a patron of the library. If for any reason Mr. Chapel could not do this Mr. Elyay another clock repairman was recommended.
The matter of the accumulation of leaves on the library lawn came up for discussion and Mr. Baldwin will talk with Mr. Tholen about this. It may be possible for the leaf pulverizer equipment used in the cemetery to be used on the library lawn.
Mrs. Hight spoke of Book Week the week of November 18th. There will be a display of books and pamphlets of lists of books available to patrons. Mrs. Hight ordered 100 of these at a cost of $3.50.
The meeting adjourned the next regular meeting to be held November 19, at 7:00 o'clock. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, recording secretary -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 128-129
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met November 19 at 7:00 o'clock in the library.
The minutes of the October 15 meeting were read and two corrections were made. One concerned a raise for the janitor which could not be approved by the board because the budget would not permit it. Mr. Krieger asked that this statement be inserted: 'there had been no overall raise for city employees' The other correction was by Mrs. Hight who said the cost of the pamphlets she was giving out during Book Week had been $3.50 rather than $1.50.
Mr. Baldwin told about his conversation with Mr. Tholen concerning leaks in the roof Mr. Tholen and other city employees had been in the library a few times when no leaks were discernable and it was decided that they would have to try to come at the exact time the leaks are occurring. Mrs. Hight will try to notify them.
Mr. Baldwin next told about his inquiry into the possibility of having the cemetery equipment used for the removal of leaves in the library yard. It seems that this equipment has been built by the cemetery employees and because of its rather delicate construction they are reluctant to have it used by others. The leaf situation is taken are of for this season so the matter stands here to be taken up possibly again next year.
Mrs. Hight gave us the following reports: the clock is working having been cleaned by Mr. Shindorf, possibly all that it needed. Then she gave some figures which she had sent to the state in her annual report - last year the circulation of adult books and magazines was 15,176 and children's 10,008 and for 1957 adults were 31,630 and children's 12,495, an increase of 16,454 adults and 1,587 children's. The overall total increase was 18,041. She attributes this increase to good advertising, in the newspaper, the work of the 'Friends of the Library' and also the capable committee composed of who read suggested and recommended books and help her in the selection to be purchased, making better books available in the library. Mrs. Hight makes the final selection. Also she has incorporated a 7-day table of books which seem to circulate faster and while they may be renewed there are few request. Too, she has more help and the longer they are in the library the more efficient they become and consequently more work is accomplished. Adults have become more interested through work done with the children, namely the story hours and the Reading Club. There are more and more requests for story hours. Possibly too, Mrs. Hight believes with the tightening of money people may be reading more. It was also reported that there was no increase in the number of rural patrons but 660 more adults and children in Howell.
A very interesting discussion followed on the type and kinds of books in demand in the library and the kinds being published. What should the library do about books that should really be on the shelves but are rarely requested.
Present at the meeting were: Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The meeting then adjourned the next regular meeting to be January 21, 1958 on Tuesday evening at 7:00PM in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Recording Secretary.
Sports Illustrated Magaine, Purdy & Woodruff, C.N. Holkins, Demco, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell Telephone, Gilkes & Zizka -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 130-131
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Ellisons, Gayloards, Dorothy Warner, Jerry Fisher, Jane Randles, Ted Shindorf, Al shindorf, Ina Hight, City of Howell, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell Telephone, Bowker Co. Doubleday, Detroit News, Demco, R.L. Polk, Counsins Printing, Horn Book, Ideals Publishing
The Howell Library Board met January 21, 1958, at 7:00 o'clock in the library. Present were Mr. Theodore Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Gerald McCloskey, Mrs. Bird Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
The minutes of the November 19, 1957 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported that the clock again needed attention and she had asked Mr. Robert Chapel to repair it. Also that the O'Lone family had given a gift of $18.00 to the library to be used to purchase children's books. Mrs. Stanley Warner, assistant librarian would like two more hours of work each week. She now puts in 24 hours and would like 26 hours. Mrs. Jerry Fisher would also like more hours no putting in 8 hours and would work extra hours at $.35 an hour.
Mr. Shindorf the janitor, said the boiler to the furnace will be needing repair before another winter. mrs. Hight had talked with Mr. Field local furnace man concerning this and he said the cost would be approximately $125.00.
The library floors are needing attention and Mr.Rothbun who had laid them said they can be patched. Mr. Shindorf would like an electric waxer Mr. Bozarth examined the linoleum and said he could do it all for $65.00. A discussion of this situation followed and it was moved by Mr. Baldwin and seconded by Mrs. McCloskey that a silicone preparation for the linoleum be investigated and to delay the renting or purchasing of an electric waxer. This carried unanimously It was also move by Mrs. Hoch and seconded by Mrs. McCloskey that Mrs. Hight be instructed to purchase sealer for the floors.
After this some time was spent on the 1958 budget after which the board adjourned to meet on Tuesday night, February 3, at 7:00 o'clock in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Record. Secty. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 096-097
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. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 098-099
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
to present the matter to the city council.
The date for the next library board meeting was set for February 8. The tentative date for the March meeting is the 15th. Meeting adjourned at 9PM Leslie B. Merritt, secretary.
Bouregy & Curl, Livingston County Press, Demco, Gilkes & Ziza, Reader's Digest, Ray Rothbun, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, City of Howell, J.S. Denison & Co, Community Elevator, Jean Karr, June Randals, Mrs. S. Warner, Ted Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, Al Shindorf, Ina Hight, Detroit News
Howell Michigan February 8, 1956
A City library board meeting was called to order at 7PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt secretary, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Lillian Gatesman and Mrs. Gerald McCloskey members.
Upon inquiry, Mrs. Hoch informed no action had been taken yet regarding a raise in pay for janitor services at the library to bring this in line with increases granted other city employees. Mr. Krieger said he made inquiry regarding Mr. Shindorf's eligibility for social security under such an increase and such would not be jeopardized.
Moved by Ms. Merritt and supported by Mrs. McCloskey that this board recommends to the city council that a 10% pay increase effective in February be made for janitor services at the library. Motion carried unanimously.
It was reported a leak from the roof was breaking plaster in one of the halls. Inasmuch as the city has agreed to seek bids on roof repair it was asked this matter be referred to the city clerk's' office.
After discussion the following proposed budget was adopted for 1956-1957 and the chairman agreed to present it to the city council as provided by the charter. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 100-101
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The date for the next meeting was set for March 15 at 7PM. Leslie B. Merritt Secretary
Gilkes & Zizka, McPherson Oil Co, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, Demco, Hillsdale School Supply, Jean Karr & Co, Al Shindorf, June Randalls, Ina Hight, Ruth Bennett, Mrs. Warner
The March meeting for the Howell Library Board was held at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, March 15, at the library. The following members were present: Chairman Theodore Krieger, Mrs. Calvin Gatesman and Mrs. Karl Hoch.
In the absence of the secretary the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Gatesman.
Mrs. Hight librarian reported that Mrs. Lennen was still not able to be back at wwork and that her plans for the future were 'indefinite'. She also said that Mrs. Warner is now working 18 hours a week. Mrs. Hight has not been able to be at the desk as much as she would life because she was needed for the care of new books, filing of cards, etc. She also reported that she has not been able to find a suitable Lecto-graph as yet. Work on the Michigan room is progressing satisfactorily she said and no more roof leakage has been detected.
Mrs. Hight was requested by the chairman to direct the janitor to inspect the furnace for needed repairs and to remind him to prepare the lawn for mowing.
A discussion was held as to whether the trees on the back library lawn are too thick. Mrs. Gatesman was delayed to consult with City. Forester frank Monroe on the condition of the trees and also in regard to any changes that might be made in the planting at the front of the building.
Mrs. Hoch was appointed to follow up the budget request for 1956-1957, the budget total $10,07214 representing an $800 increase over that of the previous year.
Mr. Krieger volunteered to consult with -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 102-103
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
others in regard to an inspection of the roof.
April 19 was set for the date of the next meeting at which time it was decided to make a tour of the building for the benefit of the new board members.
The meeting was adjourned Mrs. Karl Hock Acting Secretary Copied by Leslie B. Merritt
Doubleday, Berrien Bindery, Ball Office Supply, Field Enterprises Inc., Reader's Digest, Jean Karr & Co., Michigan School Service Inc., Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, Baldwin Hardware, Bouregy & Curl Inc, Printed Page Library, Byerly Store, Holkins & Son, Gilkes & Zizka, Detroit News, Al Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, June Randalls, Mrs. S. Warner, Ina Hight, Ruth Bennett
Howell, Michigan April 19, 1956
A meeting of the Howell library board was called at 7PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, secretary, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Gerald McCloskey and Mrs. Lillie Gatesman, members.
Minutes of the meeting of March 15 were read and approved.
Mrs. Hoch reported the city council had approved a 10% increase in the library janitor's salary.
Mr. Krieger said he was continuing efforts to have the building roof inspected for recommended repairs, then would report to the city authorities who had suggested proper procedure would probably be to advertise for bids for the work required.
Inspection of the building planned at the last board meeting was postponed to a later occasion.
Mr. Krieger read portions of a letter received from the State Library Board with information relative to qualifying for state grants of money.
Ina Hight, librarian reported the 'Michigan Room' ready for use and some books had been placed in it. She told that Mr. Shindorf inspected the furnace and had no repairs to recommend. A summer library workshop would be held at either St. Mary's or Higgins Lake, she reported. The district workshop was to be held May 10 at Adrian and it was expected Howell would be represented by Mrs. Hoh, Mrs. Gatesman, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Warner. A report was given the board regarding the services of Miss Ruth Bennett, clerk.
The librarian reported Mrs. Lannen still hopeful but as yet unable to resume her duties as assistant librarian. Consequently, she reported Mrs. Warner was working an average of 18 hours a week at present and recomended
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