Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
August 16, 2007
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: August 2007 Altamont Public Library Board of Directors meeting
The Altamont Public Library Board recently met on August 13, 2007. On the agenda was the status of building maintenance and repair, 100th Anniversary ideas, bookshelf, and the status of the budget.
The list of bills to be paid for August was presented. These bills included charges for books, utilities, air conditioner repair, copier repair, and building maintenance. A returned check for overdue fine was discussed and will be followed-up with.
Beth Speers, Librarian, gave a brief overview of the July’s circulation figures, which included our service of interlibrary loans. In July, there were a total of 88 books and items borrowed, and 216 loaned through the Shawnee Library System interlibrary loan program. Through July, there were a total of 906 library cards being used, with six new resident cards and one new non-resident card, and two non-resident card renewals. Over 1,300 people used the library during July and over 1,500 items were checked out.
The library’s copier continues to need repair. An investigation of lease versus purchase options will be made and options discussed in September.
Mason’s Masonry Restoration continues to make repairs to the exterior library building tiles. The library staff ask the library’s patrons for patience during this renovation. The library board continues to be grateful to The Cookie Jar for their patience and support during this renovation.
The board was made aware of repairs needed for the library roof. One estimate for repair work had been submitted, and additional estimates for repairs are being requested.
The 2007-2008 library budget, approved by the Library Board, has been submitted to the Altamont City Council, pending any assessment changes in September. Final figures will be submitted in September.
Discussion was held on possible events to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Altamont Public Library in 2008. More details will be worked out in the upcoming months. Any interested community member can volunteer to assist the Library staff and board members with the events. Just stop at the circulation desk and let us know of your interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.