Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
December 18, 2007
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: December 2007 Altamont Public Library Board of Directors meeting
The Altamont Public Library Board recently met on December 10, 2007. On the agenda was the status of building maintenance and repair, copier replacement, 100th Anniversary ideas, and the status of the budget.
The list of bills to be paid for December was presented. These bills included charges for books, utilities, basic library supplies, and roof repair. Additional funds have been received from the Real Estate Tax for 2006.
Beth Speers, Librarian, gave a brief overview of the November’s circulation figures, which included our service of interlibrary loans. In November, there were a total of 82 books and items borrowed, and 237 loaned through the Shawnee Library System interlibrary loan program. Over 1,200 people used the library during November and almost 1,400 items were checked out. At the end of November, there was a total of 930 library cards issued to area patrons.
The library’s copier continues to have problems. A new copier purchase is being investigated and should be replaced soon. A copier model has been selected and pricing is being compared.
Kris Becker’s latest CD is available for purchase at the Library’s Circulation Desk. A portion of the price is being donated to the library.
MJ Remodeling’s has repaired the library’s roofing problems before inclement weather arrived.
The final 2007-2008 library budget has been adjusted to reflect final taxing figures.
Additional discussion was held on events to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Altamont Public Library in 2008. The board discussed it’s Essay Contest for area students. The deadline for the contest is January 12, 2008. Topics for articles were discussed, as well as details on the upcoming Open House. 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.
The annual holiday fundraisers are continuing. The “readstrong” bracelets and the Christmas Tree books will both be available again this year. Also, consider sponsoring a library card for someone you know who lives outside the city limits. What an excellent gift for the entire family for the year!
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. For more information on the Altamont Public Library call 618-483-5457 or go to www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.