library service were formulated. To accelerate this program, four school librarians were employed during the summer months. Four bookmobiles have been purchased and two are in operation. Over 28,000 books have been processed and are available for circulation. Bookmobiles have been exhibited in most of Utah's 29 counties and 2 regional bookmobile demonstrations involving 9 counties were started in 1958-59 and will be reported upon in 1960. Piute, Duchesne, and San Juan Counties have appropriated funds for county library service. The Utah State Library is assisting San Juan with processing books and has provided training for the driver of the bookmobile. The income of this library has increased from $4,000 to $35,000. Regional library development committees have been organized in five of the seven regions of the State, and publications have been distributed widely on library laws, regional libraries, and services. A newsletter has been started. A 2-week workshop on public library administration has been conducted in southern Utah; four television programs have been produced; and newspaper coverage has been excellent. Other Significant Facts The State Library moved into renovated quarters. Laws were changed to allow cities of the first class to levy a 2-mill maximum tax instead of 1-mill. Officials and citizens for the first time are thinking in terms of total library service for the State. Based on the public libraries reporting, income in 1958 increased $116,798 and circulation increased over 1957 by 615,570 books issued. A Utah Library Association committee is working on recommendations for a revision of the library laws. VERMONT Statistical Summary Services Towns now receiving library service which were unserved prior to program.. Number 0 241 People in those towns to whom this service is available. 316, 011 Program Accomplishments, January 16, 1957, to June 30, 1959 I. The resources of the Library Commission have been strengthened to make the administration more efficient and to improve the quality of statewide service. The staff of the Commission has been increased by nine, and five bookmobiles have been purchased to replace smaller vehicles. Book resources have been enlarged, and six station wagons purchased. II. In five regions of the State, institutes have been conducted to demonstrate to small groups of libraries the benefit of having a trained librarian to work with local organizations. Inservice training has been provided on storytelling, reference service, and other topics. The regions benefiting from this program are Brattleboro, Rutland, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, and the Bradford Federation. III. A public relations program to assist rural libraries has been developed. Posters have been prepared and used by 60 libraries; exhibits of adult books have been used by 20 libraries and exhibits of juvenile books by 52 libraries; and promotional materials have been distributed to libraries. Other Significant Facts The home demonstration groups of Vermont contributed toward the purchase of a bookmobile for the Montpelier region. Eighteen more libraries have obtained $3 per capita for service and 30 libraries have received increased library appropriations in 1959. The Commission has joined a film cooperative with Maine and New Hampshire. (See New Hampshire.) VIRGINIA Statistical Summary Services Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to program. People in these counties to whom service is now available... Counties with some service prior to program now receiving improved or extended service... People in these counties to whom this service is available. Number 5 176, 467 26 657, 709 14 0 1 87 16 Program Accomplishments, January 18, 1957, to June 30, 1959 I. The State library's resources have been strengthened with books, equipment, bookmobiles, and staff to meet the needs of demonstrations and work with the rural libraries of the State. II. Additional funds have been allocated to improve the resources and services of rural libraries which meet minimum standards for State aid. The libraries participating have received allotments ranging from approximately $250 to $13,000. The allotments have been used for strengthening reference collections and services, increasing the number of audiovisual programs, and aiding in the purchase of additional bookmobiles or the replacement of inadequate bookmobiles with larger units. As one consequence, bookmobile services have been extended and improved in many areas of the State. III. The Eastern Shore public library demonstration, a two-county regional demonstration (Accomack and Northampton Counties), has been successfully completed. The demonstration library located in Wise County (population 56,336) circulated almost 59,000 books during the 6-month period ending June 30, 1959. IV. The scholarship program for training of professional librarians has resulted in six scholarship awards. One graduate of this program has joined the Extension Division of the State library. Other Significant Facts The 1958 General Assembly increased State aid from $129,500 to $150,000 for that year and also changed the existing law to permit small county libraries to qualify for a maximum State aid grant of $5,000 instead of $1,500. In addition, the ceiling was raised on establishment grants from $35,000 to $50,000 covering a 2-year period. As a policy change by the State Library Board, scholarship grants for librarians were raised from $1,000 to $2,000. The acute shortage of trained professional personnel continues to be a problem in starting new major activities. The six scholarship award winners, previously mentioned, represent only about one-tenth of the number needed. VIRGIN ISLANDS Statistical Summary Services Number Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to program. 6,822 Counties with some service prior to program now receiving improved or extended service.... 0 People to whom this service is available. 8,374 Bookmobiles purchased under program. 1 1 Virgin Islands have no counties. Program Accomplishments, November 22, 1957, to June 30, 1959 I. Central agency, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Island The demands of St. Croix and St. John Islands are still more pressing than the needs of St. Thomas and must be met first. The resources and centralized services of the St. Thomas headquarters library have been used to assist these islands. Added equipment (such as typewriters, filing cabinets, card catalogs, and duplicating equipment) has been of great value in furnishing this assistance. The biggest handicap has been insufficient personnel. II. St. John Island St. John has been operating its branch library located at the courthouse in Cruz Bay with much success in the last 2 months of the fiscal year although final hours of opening are still to be determined. Traveling libraries ("Treasure Chests") have been sent to the schools at Coral Bay, John's Folly, and East End, these schools serving as deposit stations for public use. With experience gained at the Cruz Bay branch, it is believed that the most feasible method of bringing books to the people will be in the use of a "jeep book mobile." It is hoped that one will be acquired in the near future. III. St. Croix Island Bookmobile service in this island was initiated in November 1958, and the public interest in libraries and books has been awakened by the appearance of the redwhite-and-blue bookmobile with its new and informative books. The schedule of visits, which is broadcast daily, is now confined to villages only, and these visits are made at times when both parents and children are home. There have been times when some of the stops have had to be canceled because all of the books were in circulation before the last stops could be made. New science books on both adult and children's levels have been very popular. The bookmobile librarian has also distributed some 7,000 pocket books and magazines to the villages on his trips, this material being nonreturnable and not included in the circulation count. The existing libraries have increased their circulation figures through the greater number of new and up-to-date titles. The renovated Frederiksted Library in its new location, with a separate children's room at street level, has had a great deal of public approval. Other Significant Facts Through the Library Services Act program, it was possible to circulate 46,644 volumes to a rural population of 12,852 (combined island populations of St. John and St. Croix), or 3.6 volumes per capita. The St. Croix bookmobile was in actual service only 8 months in this period. The legislature has been cognizant of the improvements in library services and the still greater needs existing. The special appropriation for rural library service has been increased from $5,000 to $7,500 for 1959-60. WASHINGTON Statistical Summary Services Counties now receiving library service which were unserved prior to program. People in these counties to whom this service is available. Field librarians... Other professional librarians. Clerks and drivers.. Others. Total.. Personnel added Program Accomplishments, July 1, 1957, to June 30, 1959 I. The library services of the State agency have been strengthened and enlarged, with consultant visits and reference services showing the greatest gains. II. The Columbia River Regional Library demonstration began service June 1, 1958, to the five counties of Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan. This region covers 15,000 square miles and serves a scattered population of approxi mately 92,000. Three bookmobiles serve the area, operating from headquarters at Wenatchee and from subregional centers located at Omak and Moses Lake. The North Central Regional Library at Wenatchee serves as the book and reference center. The staff for the demonstration comprises seven librarians who are subject specialists for most of the major services. Materials provided include 62,000 books, 900 record albums, and films available through membership in a film circuit. IBM book catalogs have been issued to all libraries and bookmobiles. Since the demonstration started, the participating libraries have agreed to give service to all residents of the area; hours have been extended, buildings remodeled. and salaries improved. Circulation increased 80 percent for the period June 1958-May 1959. The demonstration will be continued until an election is held in 1960. III. Two areas of the State have received grants-in-aid to assist libraries to consolidate administration and integrate services. |