Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to Number program People in this country to whom service is now available_‒‒‒ People in these counties to whom this service is available. 1 12, 100 14 580, 642 4 SUMMARY OF PROGRESS Two new county libraries, Calvert and Carroll, were established and 13 county libraries improved service. In these counties, 39 percent of the special grants were spent for books; 34 percent for additional staff; 21 percent for bookmobiles; and 6 percent for other equipment. Three counties contracted for technical processing service. Informal cooperative agreements have been developed in several other counties, including exchanges of materials and extension of reciprocal borrowing privileges. Number Towns now receiving library service which were unserved prior to People in these towns to whom service is now available_-. People in these towns to whom this service is available_ SUMMARY OF PROGRESS 279 1,055, 191 1 A fourth State regional library center, in the northeast, was established with personnel, books, bookmobile, and quarters. Services of the other three centers were expanded. A statewide newsletter has been started and an intensive inservice training program conducted in library administration, as well as in cooperative practices. Forty-two surveys of public libraries were made and an audiovisual center was set up in one of the regions. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to Number program- People in these counties to whom service is now available. People in these counties to whom this service is available_ SUMMARY OF PROGRESS 24 190, 286 0 State agency consultant staff increased, and collection of books for public library development programs was enlarged. Stimulation programs and bookmobile demonstrations in several areas of the State were used to develop new or better library services. First phase of the statewide study by State library staff was completed. Oakland County study was completed and cooperative programs in North Oakland begun. Twelve community libraries in six northwestern counties are receiving books and technical assistance. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior People in these counties to whom service is now available_ or extended service___‒‒ People in these counties to whom this service is available_. SUMMARY OF PROGRESS Number 4 67, 979 11 268, 950 9 The Library Services Act stimulated the enactment of the first State grant program for public libraries. The State agency has been strengthened by the addition of a field worker, clerical staff, and two demonstration bookmobiles film service, and publication and inservice training programs have been expanded. Five new regional libraries serving five counties and two new county libraries have been established. Library service is available for first time to 68,000 rural residents and improved service to 269,000. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to People in these counties to whom service is now available__ or extended service_____ People in these counties to whom this service is available. SUMMARY OF PROGRESS Number 10 130, 627 42 1, 030, 152 Two new regional libraries were established; one county library extended service to an adjoining county by contract; one established regional library added another county, another increased its tax millage, and a third doubled its book budget. One new county system was established. The State agency has been strengthened by addition of six professional staff members (including four field librarians), and by increased book and essential equipment purchases. A statewide conference on book selection resulted in improved book resources in local libraries. Forty-two counties strengthened services through larger book collections, improvement of physical facilities, and addition of bookmobiles and branches. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to People in this county to whom service is now available__ or extended service.. People in these counties to whom this service is available_. SUMMARY OF PROGRESS Number 7, 332 89 1, 146, 151 2 Three regional libraries of three counties each have been established. Four independent town libraries have merged with their respective county libraries, resulting in strengthened services for all. Two years of a three-room series of in-service training institutes have been completed. The addition of two field librarians and one other professional librarian has resulted in closer relationship between the State and local libraries. New teletype service from the State library has increased interlibrary loan transactions by 4,000 in 1 year. The State agency produced a kinescope for TV and local library usage and a sound and color filmstrip entitled "Building Your Regional Library." Ten scholarships of $2,000 each have been awarded. Two recipients have completed their courses and are at work in rural Missouri libraries. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to Number program People in these counties to whom service is now available_ extended service_-_. People in these counties to whom this service is available.. SUMMARY OF PROGRESS 13 149, 926 2 Two federations of libraries were organized-the northwest federation serving 2 counties with 4 libraries, and the five valleys federation serving 7 counties with 7 libraries and 13 branches. Bookmobile service and centralized ordering, cataloging, and processing are provided. A statewide film circuit has been established with the Great Falls Public Library as the center. The State library extension commission has been strengthened with the addition of two professional librarians and clerical staff. The agency has moved to larger quarters. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to Number program_. 3 People in these counties to whom service is now available___ 4, 714 5 People in these counties to whom this service is available_. 26, 852 2 SUMMARY OF PROGRESS The South Central Regional Library was established to serve Harlan, Phelps, Franklin, and part of Kearney Counties. Bookmobile service has been extended and film services started. Bookmobile service has also been established by the Rock County Library, and the service is extended to Loup and Keya Paha Counties. The Public Library Commission has employed a consultant to supervise projects under the program. The first statewide meeting of trustees was held as a Governor's conference. Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to program Number People in these counties to whom service is now available_- People in these counties to whom this service is available__ SUMMARY OF PROGRESS 8 56, 540 A survey of public service in the State was made by a special consultant; the report recommended centralized cataloging, the use of bookmobiles, and the formation of three regional centers to be supported through cooperative financing. Two bookmobiles were demonstrated statewide as part of a library promotion project, directed by a special consultant. Centralized cataloging has been started at the State library for six county libraries. Grants have been made to eight county libraries for improving services such as lengthening hours of service and adding to the book collection. The State library has opened a branch office in Las Vegas. Towns now receiving library service which were unserved prior to Number program_- People in these towns to whom service is now available_-_- extended service--- People in these towns to whom this service is available_ SUMMARY OF PROGRESS 228 279, 564 4 A new branch of the State library has been established and other branches strengthened. Four new bookmobiles have been assigned to State branches, two field consultants added to the State staff, and 80 workships held. At the State library, a 15 percent increase in book stock increased interlibrary loans 47 percent. A unique statewide public relations program by a professional firm has increased library awareness and local library support substantially. |