Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457

NEWS RELEASE 

For Immediate Release:  April 23, 2008

Contact:  Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian

Subject: April 2008 Altamont Public Library Board of Directors meeting

The Altamont Public Library Board recently met on April 14, 2008. On the agenda was equipment replacement, Library State Digital Technology Grant, and staff evaluations and annual salary review.

The list of bills to be paid for April was presented.  These bills included charges for books, anniversary open house expenses, utilities, basic library supplies, and internet filter.   All financial reports are due by May 12 for auditing.

Beth Speers, Librarian, gave a brief overview of the March’s circulation figures, which included our service of interlibrary loans.  In March, there were a total of 222 books and items borrowed, and 272 loaned through the Shawnee Library System interlibrary loan program.   Over 1,300 people used the library during March and over 1,600 items were checked out.  Over 950 resident and non-resident library cards are currently active. 

The 2009 Illinois Library Digital Technology Grant will be applied for to get a microfiche printer.

The library board broke into closed session to discuss annual staff evaluations and salaries.  The library board appreciates the dedication and knowledge of the three part-time library staff.

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.