Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: February 18, 2008
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: February 2008 Altamont Public Library Board of Directors meeting
The Altamont Public Library Board recently met on February 11, 2008. On the agenda was the status of copier replacement, equipment replacement, Library State Grants, and final 100th Anniversary Open House details.
The list of bills to be paid for February was presented. These bills included charges for books, utilities, basic library supplies, and internet filter.
Beth Speers, Librarian, gave a brief overview of the January’s circulation figures, which included our service of interlibrary loans. In January, there were a total of 175 books and items borrowed, and 243 loaned through the Shawnee Library System interlibrary loan program. Almost 1,200 people used the library during January and over 1,400 items were checked out. Over 980 resident and non-resident library cards are currently active.
The library has purchased a new copier, which is set up and available for patron usage. The new copier was purchased with funds from donations to the library.
The 2009 Illinois Library Grants have been reviewed and Mrs. Speers will be investigating the possibility of acquiring a grant for Digital Imaging to get a microfiche printer.
Discussion was held on events to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Altamont Public Library in 2008. The Library’s Open House to celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary has been scheduled for March 29, 2008 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend the Open House and celebrate it’s long history and vision into the future.
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.