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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 146-147
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
all citizens and urge single and business membership donations. Mr. Orville Reed is assisting Mr. Brady in the preparation of the letter.
Tentative plans for an important speaker at a later date were discussed as a Friends money making project.
It was reported that sizable donations would be accepted in check form and that the check be payable to the library. This provoked discussion of the merits of such a change in collections and was tabled for further study and research.
Mrs. Hight reported that many students were still using the library for social purposes and it still created a discipline problem. Discussion followed as to the methods of controlling groups of uninterested children.
The Great Books Discussion (group) class is still meeting with a fair attendance.
Mr. Garlock has examined the condition of the D.A.R. Museum Room but has not given an estimate for repair and renovation.
Mrs. Hoch mentioned that if a tea for new comers were given it would be nice for Mrs. Hight to attend and extend a special invitation to visit and use the many facilities of the library. She also reported tat Mrs. Stickles and an interested group were tentatively planning an Art Exhibit at some later date to be shown in the library.
Mr. Krieger reported Mr. J. Brady's inquiry about the joint functioning of a school and city library for increasing our state revenues if possible. In an ensuing discussion the problem of questionable books for general distribution was carefully directed and Mrs. Hight explained her present method of reserving the right to let out or withhold certain books from adolescent readers.
Mrs. Hoch complimented Mrs. Hight on her fine report of immediate library needs at the Friends meeting.
The next library board meeting will be held on Tuesday evening Nov 18 at 7:30PM in the library The meeting adjourned Signed, Gertrude McCloskey, Secty. Ro Tem.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday December 16, 1958 at 7:30PM in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. As there was no November meeting the minutes of the October 21st meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported that Mr. Shindorf had told her that the furnace firepot needed repairing immediately. She called Mr. Wright of Wright and Masoil to do the work who said he would a whole day in which to do the repairing. The library was closed on Saturday, Mrs. Hight having advertised that the library would be closed at this time. However the work was completed in the morning. The cost of this was $9.00 for parts and $55.00 for labor. Also the porch railing had been pulled down and the cost is repair this was $11.50.
Mrs. Hight said that discipline in the library was improved.
Regarding sick leave for library personnel, the following are the hours per week: Mrs. Hight 30 regular hours, Mrs. Warner 24 hours, Jerry Fisher - 12 hours (2 afternoons, 2 evenings) Mr. Shindorf 12 hours, Mr. Daniels - 9 hours and he also comes back Sundays to check the furnace and does extra yard work in the summer.
Mrs. Hight spoke of the requirements of -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 148-149
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
the librarian for population up to 5,000, which is to have completed two years of college. When the population is 5,000 to 13,000 five years of college is required and a library certificate. The assistant librarian must have two years of college and a library certificate. Also in order to be eligible for state aid the library must be open. Out library has been open 36 hours, which is more than the state requires.
Mr. Garlock bid on the ceiling repair in the D.A.R. room and the amount would be $326. He would strip the ceiling, cover with lathe but not remove the plaster, the lathe to be nailed to the old joists. A discussion on the use of the room followed.
Mr. Howard electrician made some adjustments on the lights.
The city insurance inspector inspected the building and said there were not enough fire extinguishers. Mrs. Hight talked with Mr. Catrell about this and later Mr. Dunn brought large fire extinguishers for the furnace room. To meet insurance requirements there must be three upstairs and three down. Mrs. Hight told Mr. Dunn they are almost too heavy for women to handle. In order to collect insurance should have a record of all books and their value.
$300 has been spent out of the $500 budget item for repairs. The library supplies money allowed has been spent.
Plans were made to discuss the budget for 1959 at the January meeting.
The meeting adjourned the next one to be January 20, 1959 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, Record. Secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday January 20, 1959 at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The minutes of the December 16, 1958 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs Hight reported on hours worked by employees at the library and vacations with pay to which each is entitled.
Mr. Catrell, Mr. Norman the city manager and the insurance representative who showed his credentials, went over requirements necessary for the library. Mrs. Hight said there should be a new fuse bx, the metal one in the basement is not satisfactory. There are now enough fire extinguishers. There is one in the Michigan Room, one outside the kitchen and another one to be placed some place else in the basement. A discussion on types of fire extinguishers followed. It was suggested that Mr. Catrell and Mr. Norman have Mr. Howard an electrician on relief do some needed wiring. It was also suggested that a sinking fund be started for the purchase of new furniture in the (furniture) future.
The walks on the west side of the library need to be replaced. A large maple is causing the sidewalk to buckle. It was decided Mrs. Hight would talk with Mr. Frank Monroe concerning the removing of any trees and the replacing of them so that the sidewalks may be replaced next summer.
It was also reported by Mrs. Hight that the state advises replacing encyclopedias every five years. A new Britanica was purchased in 1957 and the old Britanicas are still being circulated. A Compton's Encyclopedia had been in to see her recently, adding, however that the Britanica and World Book are used the most.
Mrs. Hight told us that her budget is all right at the present time. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 150-151
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The 'Friends of the Library' have taken in $450.00 with there latest letter drive. A new dictionary was bought out of this money and Mrs. Hight gave it in the name of Citizens Insurance Co. because they bore all the expense of the mailing of the letters.
The rear hall is needing repair badly and Mrs. Hight is to call Mr. Jim Johnson for an estimate. Also Mr. Rathbun had been called concerning the library floors which he had refinished in July as the finish is already wearing. He had agreed to write the company about the sealer he had purchased from them and would call Mrs. Hight when he heard. Mrs. Hight was going to call him again.
The fire insurance representative has requested a classification of the library books and their value. Mr. Catrell said to do this approximately, valuation about $3.00 for fiction and $4.00 for non-fiction. There are 8126 adult books. Mrs. Hight was instructed to inquire further how to proceed with this valuation.
Some discussion on the budget for the coming year followed after which the meeting adjourned. The next meeting is to be held Tuesday February 17 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted. Lillie Gatesman, record secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday, February 17, at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the January 20 meeting were read an approved.
Mrs. Hight reported on difficulty with stoker on the furnace, a new pipe and augur having been ordered. The new fan belt is only temporary repair for the present. Mrs. Hight is to talk with Mr. Shindorf concerning sheer pin on the stoker, which should somewhat alleviate trouble in the working of the stoker.
Also six windows had leaked and two city men went to the roof to remove snow and ice which improved the situation temporarily.
Mr. Garlock and Mr. Wallace estimated the plastering of the rear hall at $25.00. No painting is included in this. Concerning the floors, Mr. Rathbun who did the original work will put on sealer at no cost to the library and then proposed applying wax.
Mr. Foster of Foster Fire Extinguisher Sales of Pinckney talked with Mrs. Hight about fire extinguishers and some of the hazards to be avoided in their use. Some of these cost $18.50 each.
There was some further discussion about vacations with pay, as well as outs in library expenditure. Mrs. Hight suggested a possible closing of the library one night a week. She will observe which night serves the least number of patrons. All of this is just a possible suggested solution.
Mrs. Warners letter of resignation was read and discussed. It was moved by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mrs. Hock and voted for unanimously to pay Mrs. Warner through March 21, 1959, her time at the library to be concluded on March 14, 1959. It had first and previously been moved by Mrs. Hock, seconded by Mrs. Gatesman and vote for unanimously to accept Mrs. Warner's resignation. Mrs. Gatesman was instructed to write Mrs. Warner a letter of acceptance of her resignation.
A motion was made by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mrs. Hock and vote for unanimously to pay Jerry Fisher $1.30 per hour.
Discussion of the budget followed, also how Mrs. Hight would replace Mrs. Warner with other help.
The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be March 17 at 7:30 at the library, Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, Recording Secretary -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 152-153
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening March 19, 7:30PM in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The minutes of the February 17 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported on observations at Farmington Library, concerning their floors and finishing saying they were waxed and that they were not slippery. Discussion followed about what to be done about our library floors and the question was tabled until summer.
The furnace seems to be all right at the present and Mr. Shinddorf believes it will last until summer. The question can the sheer pin in the stoker be fixed was to be asked as this might be the cause of part of the trouble there seems to be no more roof leaks and as yet Mr. Wallace had not plastered the rear hall.
Since Mrs. Warner's resignation Mrs. Fisher has been working Mrs. Warners hours. Mrs. Weiland who previously gave her time will work Mrs. Fishers hours. Mrs. Fisher is entitled to two weeks sick leave.
Mrs. Hight also reported a bill of $56.86 for a cupboard built by Mr. Daniels This must be paid out of this years budget.
The cost to ceiling the D.A.R. room will be $326.34. It was also suggested that Mr. Field finish the repair work on the furnace so it may be paid out of this years budget.
It was agreed for Mrs. Hight to have necessary help needed. Mrs. Weiland would give her three afternoons a week. It might be necessary for Mrs. Hight to cut book orders.
There was a discussion about 2 closing the library part time, possibly Wednesday nights. for economy reasons, until further notice, for the purpose of helping the present situation. This was moved by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mr. Baldwin. However after further discussion this motion was tabled and moved by Mr. Baldwin, seconded by Mrs. McCloskey and voted unanimously.
The first order of books from the 'Friends of the Library' had been received and were ready to be put in circulation. The board decided to write Mr. Brady, president of the 'Friends' for the splendid work his group is doing.
Work on the budget followed after which the board adjourned, the next meeting to be April 21 at 7:30PM in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gateman, Record. secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening May 19, 1959 in the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
Mrs. Hight called attention to the books on display purchased by the Friends of the Library and also the installation of an extension telephone in her office. The fountain is in need of repair and paint and Mrs. Hight was to inquire about the cost for this.
Mr. Lyon brough word from the City Council that yard maintenance and salaries are to be cut. A discussion followed and Mrs. Hight was to take up the matter of reductions with Mr. Norman, city manager. He was to be asked to attend the June meeting if possible. Any action concerning the budget -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 154-155
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
was to be withheld until the June meeting. And the typewriter needs attention.
Mrs. Hight contemplated arranging with Mrs. Roy Lannen, to do story telling during the summer.
Mrs. Hock and Mrs. Gatesman were asked to report on a meeting called by Mr. Joe Brady, which they had attended. The meeting had to do with the advisability of our library becoming either a county or regional library. Mrs. Crossman of Lansing was present and talked to enlighten us on the subject.
The meeting adjourned the next board meeting to be Tuesday Jun 16 at 7:30PM Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, recording secretary.
Michigan Bell, Wright Heating, American Library Association, Detroit News, Jerri Fisher, D. Warner, I. Hight, Frank Daniels, Ted Shindorf, Sandra Ried, M.W. Woodruff, R.R. Bowker, Livingston County Press, Demco, W. W. Wilson Co, Field Corp, Gilkes & Zizka, Harry Arnold, Community Elevator, Baldwin Hardware, Doubleday, Howell City, Detroit Edison, Acme Chemical Co -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 156-157
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Michigan Bell, Berrien Bindery, New Method Book Bindery, J Fisher, Sandra Reid, Ted Shindorf, F. Daniels, I. Hight, Detroit News, Catherine Weiland, Jas. Field, Detroit Edison, City of Howell, Doubleday,Delores Kramer, Demco, Baldwin Hardware, Emery Pratt
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday night, June 16 at 7:30 at the library. Because only Mr. Krieger and Mrs. Gateman were present joined by Mrs. Hight, it was impossible to do any official business. However various library subjects were discussed, namely: the furnace repair by Mr. Field , what to do about rural fees, the lowest to which they are broken down being .25, magazine subjects and subscriptions, the workshop between July 21 and 31 and whether or not to send someone. the budget cut, Mrs. Lannen to have the story hour during the summer at $5.00, Mr. Shindorfs' criticism of the phone extension installation and to allow the floor refinishing to go for this year.
Mrs. McCloskey came in before the meeting closed, but the meeting adjourned without any action on the subjects mentioned being officially taken. The next meeting to be help July 21. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, record secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday July 21, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the may 19 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported that she and Mr. Brady had talked with Mr. Norman, the city manager, concerning the recent cut in the library budget, by the city council. Further discussion followed on the help -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 158-159
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
situation, cutting of working hours, etc., in order to meet the new budget. It was finally recommended by the board, that Mrs. Hight write to the city council, explaining the grave disadvantages brought about by this $350.00 cut and that they reconsider this.
It was moved by Mrs. Hock and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman that the pages now receiving $.40 an hour be raised to $.45 and after a certain period of time to $.50 This is to be the maximum. There was a unanimous vote.
It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman, that fines now $.02 per day be raised to $.04 to be effective September 1, It now costs the library $5.00 per week to notify patrons of overdue books.
Because Mr. Filkins from whom Mrs. Hight orders the magazines cannot complete with the (?) prices of a Jackson firm, Mrs. Hight feels it necessary to order from Jackson in the future. She also announced the resignation of Jerri Fisher, her assistant on September 1.
The meeting, adjourned, the (next) next meeting to be August 11 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Record secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday August 11, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, and Mrs. Gatesman. Mrs. Hock was appointed temporary chairman.
It was reported that the city council had reconsidered and would return $350.00 of the $600.00 cut announced earlier, or that $250 for maintenance would be taken over by the city said Mayor Heller.
A schedule of help and their hours was presented for our records by Mrs. Hight. Mary Jan O'Lone is assistant librarian for the present, though this has not actually been announced.
Mr. Shindorf will be on vacation in October and it will be necessary to replace him during that time and to assist Mr. Daniels, for three days a week. At some future date it may become necessary because of their age to replace both Mr. Shindorf and Mr. Daniels.
To make it easier for Mrs. Hight, the various duties of the employees will be posted.
Vacation pay due Mrs. Fisher will be paid her at the time of her leaving when she discontinues her work at the library. Also discipline is to be strictly enforced at all times.
A note of appreciation was to be written Mrs. Fickies for her fine publicity for the library in the Livingston County Press.
The meeting adjourned the next meeting to be Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman Record. Secty.
Detroit Edison, Howell City, Livingston Office Equipment, Michigan Bell, Jas E. Field, Jerri Fisher, Ted Shindorf, Frank Daniels, Dolores Kramer, Ina Hight, Demco, Heller's Flowers -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 160-161
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Emery Pratt, New Method Book Bindery, Michigan Bell, McGraw Bindery, Berrien Bindery, Doubleday, Fideler Co, Detroit News, Jerri Fisher, Doloras Kramer, T. Shindorf, F. Daniels, I Hight, Detroit Edison, Gilkes & Zizka, Brodart, Community Elevator, Mary O'Lone, B. Swainn, R. Lennen
Beginning Mid - October request came for all payrolls & invoices to be sent to city for payment each two weeks. No orders will be written from no on - just a statement for payroll and the regular invoices, will be sent, Invoices will be filed at city office. Mrs. Hight will record all payrolls and invoices in this Ledger.
McClurgs, -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 162-163
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
A. C McClurg & Co, Hillsdale School Supply, Ina Hight, Ted Shindorf, Mary O'Lone, Frank Daniels, Mrs. Roy Lannen, Bonnie Swainn, Dolores Kramer, C M Gardner & Co, Michigan Bell, Jas. Field.
The Howell Library Board met (Tuesday) Wednesday night, October 21, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Engelhardt, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the August meeting were read and after a correction, namely, that the city council had reconsidered and would return $350.00 instead of $250.00 to our budget, they were approved.
Mr. Russell Engelhart is the new chairman of our board replacing Mr. Krieger, Mr. Engelhart read a letter which he received asking him to be a member of the legislative committee of the Michigan Library Association. MR. Engelhardt felt it necessary to decline this year.
Mrs. Hight had discussed the matter of electric work needing attention in the library, with Mr. Howard the (election) electrician, who estimated his price at $600.00 or more. He will do all the work and the Detroit Edison
The wiring in the basement and attic needs to be replaced. Mr. Norman suggested that Mr. Engelhardt get the price of another electrician and Mr. Dellmar Richard was suggested.
The City hall now has a new IBM machine and Mrs. Hight has been asked to send all of her invoices to the City Hall. Mrs. Hight will record her checks in the record book, which heretofore has been done by the Library Board Secretary. Mrs. Hight also intends to keep two records of books purchased, one for 'Friends of the Library' and one for the library proper.
Under the new city hall system, salaries will be paid twice a month instead of once as in the past.
The question arose, shall Mrs. Hight purchase books useful to all ages? Mr. Engelhardt proposed that Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hock and Mrs. Gatesman discuss the purchasing of books and speak of our decision at the November meeting.
Mrs. Hight reported that her reading committee was not functioning at the present. She greatly missed the help this committee give her. Kathie Sherman no longer serves as the Shermans have moved and because of the untimely death of Mr. Guy Jameson, Lee is not active for the present. Shirely Gatesman (Mrs. Charles B) has been suggested to replace Kathy Sherman.
From time to time requests are made for the use of the Women's Club rooms downstairs in the library. Last requests have been the Pallet and Brush Club and the nurse's club.
Mrs. Hight was ask to inquire of Mr. Field if there will be any further cost on the furnace.
Mr. Shindorf's suggestion to keep a light in the library all night was met with disapproval after a short discussion.
Items from the trip Mrs. Hight, Mrs. Hack and Mrs. Gatesman made to Adrian, to talk with the county librarian, Miss Roberts, were spoken of and discussed briefly -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 164-165
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Mrs. Hight employs one page at present, Bonny Swain and she may be paid $.50 and hour at Mrs. Hight's discretion.
The meeting adjourned, the next one to be Tuesday, November 17, at 7:30 Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Record Secty.
Hoag & Sons Bindery,Metz & Wieand,Detroit News,Ina Hight,Mary O'lone,Ferris Aldrich,Bonnie Swaim,Dolores Kramer,City Of Howell,Filkes & Zizka,Detroit Edison,Livingston County Press,Imperial Book,Follett Library Book Co,A C Mcclurg & Co,Lannen,Michigan Bell Telephone,Demco,Library Journal,C J Leibel Inc,H W Wilson Co,Purdy & Woodruff,William B Erdmans,A C Gaw,Emery Pratt,Acme Chemical Co,Cousins Printing,Don R Phillips,R L Polk & Co
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