Speedway Flyer, Volume 36, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 November 1968 — Page 5

Thursday, November 21, 1968

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY BOOKS: The library, which contains a capacity for 40,000 volumes, is opening with a book stock exceeding 10,000 volumes. Book selection has consisted of purchases of a basic book collection in all major fields. The collection is more favorable for the pre-schooler and the adult reader. Due to the fact that the Speedway schools have libraries, the elementary student, presently, will not have as many books from which to choose. This deficit will be rectified in the near future as more and more books are ordered ond more funds become available. The library patron will find a varied book stock in non-fiction and reference material. Those interested in reading for recreation will find many mystery, western, science fiction, and general fiction books. The library has subscribed to the services of the American Lending Library, Atlanta, Georgia, for current titles of best sellers, both fiction and non-fiction. This service helps to fulfill the demand for books whose popularity may be temporary. If the library wishes to buy these books at a later date, the purchase price is one-fourth of the original cost of the book. Books not wanted may be returned anytime after they have served their purpose, ond new titles will be sent to replace them. The American Lending Library collection will consist of 480 titles that the Speedway Library may be allowed to have on hand at any one time during the first year of the service. MAGAZINES: The library is currently subscribing to 84 magazines covering many areas of general interest. Of the total, 57 magazines ore listed in the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature. This group will odd to the reference sources of the library. Many back issues of the magazines were collected during National Library Week last April, when the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts canvassed Speedway. The following is a list of all magazine titles now on the library subscription list: American Heritage, American Home, America, Americas, Antiques, Arizona Highways, Atlantic, Audubon Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Changing Times, Christian Century, Commonweal, Consumer Reports, Cosmopolitan,Current History, Design (Creative Art), Field and’ Stream, Flying, High Fidelity, Ingenue, Boys Life, Jack and Jill, Seventeen, Hair-do, Book Buyers Guide, Motor Trend, Consumer Bulletin, Booklist and Subscription Books Bulletin, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, School Library Journal, Western Horseman, Sunshine Magazine, Sports Illustrated, New Republic, Motor Boating, Ideals, Horizon, Children's Digest, Camping Journal, American Record Guide, Fortune, Good Housekeeping, Harpers Magazine, Hobbies, Holiday, Horn Book, House and Garden, House Beautiful, Ladies Home Journal, Life, Look, National Geographic, Nation, National Review Magazine, New Yorker, McCalls, Redbook, Child Life, Mechanics Illustrated, Newsweek, Parents, Ploys, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Reader's Digest, Saturday Evening Post, Saturday Review, Scientific American, Science Digest, Science News Letter, Time, Today's Health, Travel, U.S. News and World Report, Vital Speeches of the Day, Vogue, Wilson Library Bulletin, Library Journal, Highlights and Golf Magazine. NEWSPAPERS: The Indianapolis Star, The Charger, The Indianapolis Commercial, The Wall Street Journal, and the Speedway Flyer are the newspapers now represented at the library. PAMPHLETS: The library hopes to maintain a large pamphlet file in the future. The collection now consists of approximately 1,100 pamphlets, with emphasis on Indiana topics. This is a very small selection compared to the planned collection, but it will take some time for this part of the library to grow. A pamphlet file can be a very valuable reference tool, supplementing the various book sources of information. INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND TELETYPE SERVICE: Library patrons requesting materials and books not located in the Speedway Public Library, will be able to take advantage of the sources of the major libraries in the state. Requests from Speedway Public Library may be made to the Indiana State Library, if they do not have the needed material, the request is placed on the state library teletype system to the 26 larger libraries, including the university libraries, in Indiana. Any of these libraries may then fill the request and the patron picks up the material at the Speedway Public Library, usually in a day or two. The patron will be required to pay postage on the requested material, normal charge for which is 10c per book. Other expense of the teletype usage or phone calls involved, is paid by the federal government through the Library Services and Construction Act. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS: Story-hours for pre-school and elementary students as well as programs for adults are in the planning stages and hopefully, may begin within a month. Future programs will be advertised in the Speedway Flyer and at the library. The library welcomes volunteers in the community to help with the presentation of some of the programs. XEROX 914 COPY SERVICE: A Xerox 914 dry copying machine has been installed in the library and may be used by the public at a charge of 10c per copy. The Xerox copy is a permanent, dry copy process that produces a copy that is legally acceptable in the Indiana courts. The machine will copy from paper, books, and three dimensional objects. In addition it will create transparencies for over-head projectors and eliminates the need for making multiple carbon copies. By providing this service to patrons, who can now copy the material they want, the library hopes that thefts of the library reference sources can be reduced, if not eliminated.

OPENING HOURS OF THE NEW LIBRARY

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RECORDS, FILMS, AND FILMSTRIPS: Although the library owns a new stereo record player, 16 mm film projector, 35 mm slide projector, and a filmstrip projector, all through the generosity of the Speedway Lions Club, the library presently does not own any audio-visual materials. Plans call for immediate purchase of a few records and filmstrips for aid in producing story hours and other library sponsored programs. A record collection that will circulate to patrons will be started in the near future. Book purchases have held priority on available funds to date. LARGE-TYPE PRINT BOOKS: Approximately 50 popular title; printed in 18 point type have been purchased by the library for the u& of older people with failing vision, tired eyes, reluctant readers, or anyone who is partially sighted. Many visually handicapped people may enjoy reading, but as they find standard print more difficult to read, they come into the library less and less . . . and finally not at all. The library hopes to maintain a varied selection of large type print books for its visually handicapped patrons. In addition, the library will aid any resident to obtain material from the Books for the Blind Department of the Indiana State Library. Funds provided by the federal government have made available records and record players, braille printed books, and over-head projectors to be borrowed by anyone who is visually handicapped. .i-AUDIO-VISUAL COMMUNITY ROOM: The library maintains a beautifully carpeted and fully equipped audio-visual room, which features automatic dimming lights, pull-down projection screen, chalkboard, and chairs for 100 people. This room is used for library-sponsored programs and is available for the use of community groups. TELEPHONE REFERENCE SERVICE AND BOOK RESERVATION SERVICE: The library staff will be happy to answer telephone requests for information when the information is readily available. Extensive research for information can best be conducted when the patron can come to the library. Adult books may be reserved by patrons for borrowing at a later date.

SPEEDWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF

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STANDARD AND POOR'S BUSINESS SERVICE: The library has subscribed to Standard and Poor's Business Service which will, provide patrons with a well rounded combination of factual and advisory financial information. It consists of 6 volumes of comprehensive bask descriptions of all important investor-interest corporations in periodically revised, alphabetic, loose-leaf arrangement; plus a one volume Daily News section with the latest developments reported daily. Aho, included is Standard and Poor's weekly Outlook, a widely followed stock market advisory service with specifk buy, sell, ond hold advice on a brood range of securities. The weekly Bond Outlook reports and interprets significant developments in the bond market. BORROWING POLICIES OF THE SPEEDWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Library service is provided free to all residents of Speedway. Each patron is requested to register at the library for a borrower's identification card which will be used to check out books from the library. Parents must sign the registration card for children 12 years of age and under. Because the current book collection consists of only 10,000 volumes, the following borrowing rales will be followed: Loan Period: Books are loaned for a period of 2 weeks—NO RENEWALS. Materials should be returned on or before the lost date stamped on the date-due card in the pocket in the front of each book. Only 4 books and/or 4 magazines may be charged to a patron at any one time. (Until an identification card is issued—a few days after registration—only 2 books and/or 2 magazines may be charged to a patron at any one time). Fines: Fines will be charged for over-due books at the rote of 2c per day per book (adult and children's books) not to exceed the total cost of the book or books. Cost is the actual cost to the library plus SI.OO per book processing fee. Fines will be charged for overdue magazines, pamphlets, pictures, and clippings at the rate of 2c pee day per group of items listed above (one or more constituting a group); not to exceed the cost of the item or group (news-stand price). Return of books: Return of books to the library may be made at the main desk during the hours the library is open. Books may be returned anytime in the book depository slot in the main entrance to the library. Because books may be returned anytime, fines will be levied on days when the library is closed as well as days when books could be returned at the main desk during open hours. Magazine circulation: The latest issues of magazines will not circulate until the arrival of the succeeding copy, except monthly magazines, which will circulate 3 weeks after arrival.

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OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION The Speedway Public Library, 5633 West 25th Street, which has been under construction during the past 13 months, has now become a reality. The library will hold an Open House and dedication service this Sunday afternoon, November 24, 1968, beginning at 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. AM residents of Speedway and friends ore invited to attend. A flag raising ceremony conducted by local Scout groups and • short dedication service are planned as part of the festivities. Refreshments will be served by members of Kappa Kappa Kappa who furnished kitchen equipment for the library. Library Board members and library staff members will be on hand to greet all visitors and to answer any questions. Features of the new library are: The new library building IS a colorful, spacious, welt-lighted building, designed especially for this community ond is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Quality materials and furnishings were used throughout construction to provide a maintenance-free building. The building contains approximately 9,800 square feet and bos a book capacity of 40,000 volumes. The audio-visual room is fully equipped and will seat 100 people. The library is carpeted throughout and features double thermo-pane, smoked glass windows, eliminating the need for draperies. The building has automatic, zoned heating and air conditioning units. The patron is greeted at the front door with an automatic shoe cleaner. A book depository box is provided in the front entrance for the return of books during the hours that the library is closed. The paved parking area has space for 65 cars, with a convenient in and out drive, and access ramps are provided for wheelchair patrons and bicycle riders. Companies supplying work and equipment were as follows: Architect—Brandt, DeLap, and Nice, Inc.; general contractor— Mid-Republic Construction Company, Inc.; heating, ventilation, and plumbing—C. G. Griesemer Plumbing ond Heating Company; electrical—Bertram Electric Company; shelving and furniture—L. S. Ayres; electrical and mechanical consultants —Mussett, Nicholas, and Stevenson, Inc.; painting and vinyl —Ryker Painting Company; landscaping—Maschmeyer Nursery, Inc.; Warren sod—Moore and Funkhouser; ground prep- > oration—Patterson Landscaping Company. Custodial service for the new building is being provided by James W. Buchanan, 111, and mechanical maintenance service by SchiNing Chilling Company. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY: Since the people of Speedway hove never hod library service, it was necessary to petition the Speedway Town Board asking them to provide the service. The first petitions were circulated in April, 1965, ond presented to the Town Board on May 24, 1965. The Town Board formally accepted the petitions on August 19, 1965, and adopted a resolution creating the Speedway Public Library. The new library board was sworn in at a meeting of the Town Board on October 25, >965, with Ray Oeth, Town Cleark, administering the oath of office. Approximately one and one-half acres of ground was purchased from the Speedway School Board by the Speedway Lions Club and donated to the library board. A bond issue was approved for $400,000 in October, 1967, and ground breaking began October 11, 1967. Qu November 1, 1 JkXrm AX/t i*i Iwra tetoum LivAel A* InAhMMraeura fwir®* IwlwilvVyn vwBIBBWBnD WDW IBWwral ww uwwW books purchased by the library were processed by the Crawfordsville Book Processing Center. These books along with the many books and magazines collected m the book drives conducted by the Speedway Boy and Girl Scouts wore sterad in space donated by the Speedway Town Hell, Speedway High School and Atkinson Square. Qu October 29 ond 30, 1968, over 10,000 books were moved from the storage rooms to the present library building. Generous donations by the Speedway Lions Club has made it possible to provide a wolf-equipped audio-vistual room. The Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority has provided the furnishings for the kitchenette. Other donors have been: Alpha Delta Omega, American Legion Auxiliary No. 198, the "500" Optimist Chib, Mr. Ted Rosebrack, end friends of Mr. Charles C. Spencer. The first board meeting was held in the new building November 4, 1968. STAFF OF SPEEDWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Marilyn Williams, librarian, is a graduate of Franklin College, Franklin, Ind-, and has been in library service 5h years. Previous to coming to Speedway, Mrs. Williams was librarian at Fulton County Public Library, Rochester, Ind. Beverly Lego, assistant librarian, is a graduate of Ball State University and taught school for 2 years. Her husband, William Lego, is Dmployod by Rodio CorpotoHoii of Abkhc®, ond they ove the porents of 2 children. Roeen®cMMe ottended yeors ond hos resided in Speedwoy for several yeovs* AArs. Dewey is the mothef of 4 children. voroi kbiii, cier*j graouoveo rrom nign scnoov in mhohmm, Calif., and attended Butler University 2 years. Madge Kozhisky, clerk, St. Genevieve of the Pines College, North Carolina, 2 years. Husband, Dr. Joseph Kazlusky. (Photo not available). Joan Nieman, clerk, wife of William Nieman, 5604 Hickorywood Drive, graduated from George Washington High C/vAaal In/iiAn/newulsc i»nJ am tiara ararablaram raS C SSmm QQiiQQi, ■nQionopoiiS; ono is me niQ<wer of v cnnoren. iwtSa Nieman has resided in Speedway 10 years. Student pages at the library ore: Adary Ann Newsom, Roxane TorreHa, Danny Laskowski, end Janine LaFeber. LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS: Mrs. Alan Thompson, President; Mrs. Roy E. Griffin, Vice-President; Mrs. John Whitmore, Secretary; R. Donald Tyler, Treasurer; Fred Scyphers, Jack Fuller, and Agnes Cnran/nrav lulm Rramraßnuwerak mramraraeA rara tlnra lelsaraax BararaMb wFwMVwi. OTVr. IWv ftvSVIrvWK SCiwVw BPIB nBW RVv4|lW DQQBm October, 1965, to March, 196?.

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