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06/10/1999 - Packet AGENDA TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 109 1999 - 7:00 P.M. TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY—PUETT ROOM 13125 SW HALL BLVD. TIGARD, OREGON 1. CALL TO ORDER Beck 2. ROLL CALL: BECK_ CHAPMAN_ GUSTIN_ HOKLIN IRWIN KASSON 3. Approve Minutes for May 13, 1999. Beck 4. Agenda Additions &Deletions. Beck 5. Call to the Public. Beck 6. Monthly Report for May 1999. Sisson • Overview of Circulation Statistics. 7. Friends of the Library Report. Burgess 8. CLAB Report. Sisson • Update on Polaris Assessment Review Committee (PARC). • Resolution adopted by CLAB. 9. Long-Range Planning Committee Report. Sisson, Kasson, Chapman, Beck 10. Election of Officers. Beck 11. Other Business. 12. Adjournment. TO ENSURE A QUORUM TO CONDUCT BUSINESS, PLEASE CALL CONNIE MARTIN OR MELINDA SISSON AT THE LIBRARY(684-6537), IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. Agenda items for future meetings: TIGARD LIBRARY BOARD May 13, 1999 MINUTES Call to Order: 7:10 p.m., by Chair, Larry Beck. Roll Call: Larry Beck, David Chapman, Lorin Hoklin, Nancy Irwin, and Sue Kasson. Staff: Melinda Sisson. Minutes: Chapman moved to approve minutes of April 8, 1999, seconded by Hoklin. Motion passed unanimously. Agenda Additions/Deletions: Special Recognition moved to later in the meeting when Harper is present. Call to the Public: None. Reports: April Monthly Report: It was announced at the Tuesday, May 11th City Council meeting that the Tigard Public Library will receive a donation from the estate of Grace T. Houghton (sister of Curtis Tigard) in the amount of $500,000 to $700,000. The City of Tigard may present the Library with funds over the next two fiscal years from a City Facilities Fund to start the planning process with an architect for an addition. Sisson read an excerpt statement from the trust estate of Grace T. Houghton: Grace T. Houghton created a Revocable Living Trust with U.S. Bank as Successor Trustee at her death. Mrs. Houghton has specifically devised the following items to Tigard Public Library: the principal thereof to be applied and utilized in establishing, furnishing, designating and supplying a room or area to be known as the "Houghton Browsing Room," marked by a bronze plaque; provided, that such funds may be so utilized only with respect to a library building constructed on lands owned by the City of Tigard, or its governmental successor; and further provided, that the income from said fund may in the discretion of the City Library administration, be utilized for general purposes of the Tigard City Library administration. The Tigard City Council passed a resolution accepting the gift for the Tigard Public Library. Due to the time, Director suggested Board review the monthly report at their convenience. Director will be available if there are questions. Director noted interesting reading on the Tigard Historical Society section. • Friends of the Library Report: The Friends will hold a used book sale July 16- 181' in Town Hall. Tables and chairs will be placed outside to encourage socializing. Between Chapters coffee service may change ownership this summer. In addition, more drink and food items may be available and the opportunity to cater City functions has been considered. CLAB Report: Chapman, along with Director and several Tigard Library employees, attended a meeting hosted by WCCLS with the Gaylord Information System President and head of Technology. This meeting focused on GIS staff being available for questions and discussing concerns presented by WCCLS staff and member libraries. WCCLS Director, Eva Calcagno, informed member library representatives that there is consensus to make Polaris successful and go forth to satisfy the contract with an amendment to be presented to County Commissioners for approval. With Polaris Version 1.3 General Release there are expectations of circulation, holds, and cataloging improvements. There have been difficulties in loading Version 1.3 onto the training server, but once it is loaded, a two-week testing period is expected before it is moved to the main server. WCCLS is struggling to get overdue notices to run. Since the notices have not been sent out to patrons, the overdue fines implementation date will be pushed back from the planned June 1st date. A committee has been appointed with representatives from each library to interpret contract specifications and determine expectations for the next release. The Committee is now called PARC (Polaris Assessment Review Committee). After a 45-day acceptance testing period is completed, a decision will be made and presented to the County Manager and County Commissioners for a final decision. The Board discussed at length Polaris capabilities and problems. Board members encouraged WCCLS and member libraries to keep the public informed of changes and decisions made during the process. Special Recognition: Harper was not present at Board meeting. Beck stated that Harper has resigned her position as a member of the Tigard Library Board. Beck thanked Harper for her efforts and volunteer service, and for her extensive background in libraries. Her expertise is appreciated and Beck thanked her for her time and contributions. Hoklin will write a letter to be sent to Harper on the Board's behalf. It was mentioned that Beck's and Gustin's Board terms expire in June. Beck has decided to re-apply. Gustin is undecided at.this point. Two years is available for the remainder of Harper's 4-year term along with the two 4-year terms currently held by Beck and Gustin. The Board took a temporary break at 8:17pm to enjoy dessert made by Chapman in honor of Harper. Preparation for Joint City Council/Library Board Meeting (5/18): Board discussed schedule to present the library tour to City Council. Each Board member briefly discussed their portion of the tour. It was agreed that the focus will evolve around new space and moving toward the planning phase. Other Business: Director encouraged Board to be thinking of elections for the positions of Chair and Vice- Chair. Current positions expire in June. Adjournment: It was moved by Hoklin, and seconded by Irwin to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. hAdocs\connie\board\brdmin.d oc MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Monahan, City Manager FROM: Melinda R. Sisson, Director of Library Services DATE: June 10, 1999 SUBJECT: Monthly Report, May 1999 Personnel: The Library's part-time entry-level positions continue to generate more turnovers than is healthy. Library Assistants, Jesse Tremaine, Cheryl Lammers, Ramona Fitzpatrick and Rich Allen resigned. Jesse secured full-time employment, Cheryl graduated from college and accepted a drafting position, Ramona is moving to Bend and Rich accepted a position with WCCLS as a courier to supplement his part- time position with TPL; the schedules were not complimentary as he had hoped. Rich has recently accepted a regular part-time position with TPL that offers benefits. Ann Hunter, a temporary circulation employee, will fill Jesse's position. Xiaohong Lu, a circulation employee for three years, will fill Ramona's position. Circulation Supervisor, Claire Sheldon, also resigned effective in June. Microcomputer Support Assistant, Young Tran, has resigned to accept a full scholarship for college and will be moving to California to complete his studies. Paula is actively recruiting and interviewing for library assistants. Recruitment for Circulation Supervisor and Microcomputer Support Assistant will begin after July 1, 1999. Spotlight on Kathy Smith: Kathy Smith joined the Library staff as a Reader Services Librarian after receiving her MLS degree from the Emporia, Kansas Portland program in the summer of 1997. In October 1998, she was promoted to Adult Services Specialist. In her role she is primarily responsible for reference services and the electronic resource center. Kathy has become the resident expert on the Web, developing helpful links to assist in answering reference questions for patrons. As one of the original Polaris OPAC trainers, Kathy assisted with the development of training curriculum. We are very fortunate at TPL to have the best and most colorfully signed Polaris and ERC computers thanks to Kathy's creative efforts. Polaris Update: The anticipated installation of Polaris general release 1.3 did not occur in May as expected. WCCLS automation staff experienced problems loading it on the training server for testing. Amy Emery, Kathy Smith and Linda Parker have been asked to participate on the testing team. (As of June 8, WCCLS reports that testing of release 1.3 has begun). A new WCCLS ad hoc committee calling themselves PARC, Polaris Acceptance Review Committee, has met three times since May 14 to review the status of the Polaris installation, the contract language outlining the responsibilities of GIS and WCCLS in satisfying the contract and options that WCCLS may exercise. (See attached Summary.Report from Mike Smith, PARC Chair). w Volunteer Shelf-reading Clean up: Staff and volunteers gathered on Friday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. to start an extensive search of the collection for missing items and for items that may belong to other libraries. "Reading" the shelves involves handling each item and verifying that it is shelved correctly. Nearly 30 staff and volunteers worked for four hours and cleaned up 2,562 linear feet of shelving. Cowbells rang and hoots and hollers were heard when missing items were located. Discoveries included 12 items belonging to other libraries, nearly 100 missing items and numerous misshelved items. A second shelf-reading event will be held on Friday, June 18. All of these efforts help in satisfying patron requests and clearing patron accounts of incorrect information. Programming: Marin and Kate continue to draw young people and families to their film night programs. On May 7, they hosted approximately 60 people for a viewing of the film Austin Powers, the most successful film night to date. Ten people joined Kate for the book club discussion. Kate reports that with twenty people on the mailing list, interest is growing. Summer Reading Program is gearing up as evidenced by Teresa and Terri's nearly 50 visits to classrooms at six elementary schools. The Summer Reading Club calendar, bookmarks and flyers have been printed and new displays are beginning to appear in the children's area. Marin reports that the Homework Center will operate through June 4 then close for the summer. It will reopen in October when homework assignments are likely to increase demand for the program. Grants and Budgets: Marin completed a grant available from the ALA/Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults. Melinda presented the Library's FY99 Proposed Budget to the Budget Committee on May 17. The Budget is scheduled to be adopted by City Council on June 24. May Day Breakfast: On Friday, May 7, Library staff hosted another delicious breakfast of baked sweet breads, fruit, breakfast wraps and smoked salmon (Thank you Les Hagen) for other City employees. This year a staff committee including Terri Smith, Katie Hagen, Diana Lauterbach, Vivian Levine, Linda Parker, Connie Martin, Paula Walker, Sandra Thorne, Trish Stormont, and Mary Madland shared in the planning for this fun event. Staff Development Day: On Friday, May 21, the Library was closed to allow the staff to come together to discuss a topic of their choice and to receive additional training in select library operations. Chuck Ferguson was invited to facilitate a discussion of team building and communication. He encouraged the staff to embrace the idea that each person is a leader in their own right. During breaks and lunch, staff enjoyed games and contests involving gliders, paddle balls and yo-yos. Anonymous comments were written about other Library staff praising them for what they bring to the organization, then shared later in the day. The afternoon was divided into three mini-sessions of cross- training in areas of circulation, cataloging and processing materials and electronic reference resources. The day finished with a "bang!" when each person took a whack at a piniata that looked vaguely like a computer (another, donation by Volunteer Les Hagen). The Friends of the Library contributed $100 toward the lunch for staff. Training: Paula, Kate, Marin and Teresa attended a program sponsored by the American Library Association on programming in the library called "Live at the Library." Grants for literary programming will be offered only to those who attended the workshop. Paula commented that programming is the most exciting untapped aspect of library services and has the greatest potential to provide a high-touch flavor to the community and to address the public's fears of libraries leaning too far toward technology. Katie joined Loreen Mills on May 10 at a workshop offered by TCF&R on procedures for dealing with anthrax threats. TVF&R reported that while there have been over 800 threats or mailings in the U.S., they have all proven to be hoaxes. The City of Tualatin and the Tualatin Library have been targeted during the last year prompting TVF&R to develop procedures to respond to these threats. All three anthrax threats in Tualatin were hoaxes. Loreen and Melinda will discuss additional training for Library staff and other City employees. Long-Range Planning Committee: The first meeting of the newly formed Library Long- Range Planning Committee was held on May 10. Ten staff and citizens gathered to participate in an orientation to the PLA Planning for Results process. MaryKay Dahlgreen, State Library Consultant, walked the group through each step and left those who will facilitate the next discussion with greater confidence. Future meetings are scheduled for June 7, 28, July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. At the end of the process staff will compile the information gathered into a report that will guide the Library over the next five years. Statistics Update: Cataloging statistics reported for FY99 have been underreported; cataloging of serials was left out of the monthly reports and will be corrected for the record. Circulation statistics were unavailable or unreliable, but have been reported and will be recorded with notes. Month Items Added Items Withdrawn Circulation/Prior Year July 1998 1,264 2,116 * (55,612) Aug. 1998 * * * (52,605) Sept. 1998 * 40,689 (48,330) Oct. 1998 433 15 35,513 (55,034) Nov. 1998 1,889 478 39670 (51,126) Dec. 1998 1,751 3,500 34,095 (46,464) Jan. 1999 1,202 169 43293 (55,734) Feb. 1999 1,127 446 39,211 (51,873) Mar. 1999 1,633 431 46,828 (57,999) April 1999 1,814 218 44,271 (51,226) May 1999 1,324 2,161 42,811 (52,399) *Conversion to Gaylord Polaris software disrupted the collection of data and at times caused the system to fail to record some transactions. In addition, no fines have been charged and no overdue notices mailed since August, resulting in much lower renewal statistics. • Volunteers: Volunteer Type Number Hours Regular Volunteers 82 679.50 Youth Services 11 29.50 Local/Oral History 3 29.00 Adopt-a-Shelf 2 5.00 Library Board 5 10.00 Community Service 5 51.50 Friendly Visitors 2 17.00 Homework Center 6 26.50 Teen Idea Group 6 6.00 Total 122 854.00 = 4.9 FTE WORK INDICATORS *MAY 1999 MAY 1998 MAY 1997 Circulation Total (from WCCLS) 42,811 Adult Materials 24,629 22,646 Juvenile Materials 27,770 24,217 Total 52,399 46,863 Days of Service 27.5 26.5 28 Average Daily Circulation 1,977 1,674 Hours of Service 271.5 260 275 Materials Circulated per Hour 202 170 Increase in Circulation 11.8% 3.2% Materials Added 1,324 1,093 1,248 Withdrawn 2,161 1,329 409 Borrowers Registered 313 270 Adult Programs 102 94 N/A (Number of sessions) (13) (16) Story Time 42 143 422 (Number of Sessions) (2) (6) (11) Toddler Time 52 111 116 (Number of Sessions) (3) (6) (6) Special Programs 3,190** 3,981** 6,000** (Number of Sessions) (18) (17) (1) Children's Computer 111 N/A N/A Word Processor 268 N/A N/A Internet Users 1,709 908 0 Visitors (Gate count divided by 2) 17,956 20,688 14,868 Increase in Visitors -13% 30% -.17% Fines/Fees Collected $829.74 $5,274.80 $4,954.57 Gifts Received $ 3.00 $ 0.00 $ 2.70 ' No statistical report from WCCLS was generated. *` These numbers include classroom visits promoting the Summer Reading Program. Melinda isson - eport rom Mike Smit olans Assessment testing age 1 low From: Eva Calcagno<Calcagno@wccls.lib.or.us> To: All Staff at All Libraries <CAT@wccls.lib.or.us> Date: Tue, Jun 8, 1999 4:58 PM Subject: Report from Mike Smith on Polaris Assessment testing Mike Smith, Chair of the Polaris Assessment Review Committee, has asked me to post this memo to all WlLlnet users to update you on the Committee's activities. If you have questions, please feel free to talk to any of the PARC members (noted in the memo). Thanks, Eva Calcagno Date: June 8, 1999 To: Staff and volunteers of WlLlnet libraries From: Mike Smith, Chairman of the Polaris Assessment Review Committee Subject: Report on PARC The Polaris Assessment Review Committee (PARC)was created by the WCCLS Library Directors Board (LDB)to draft testing procedures and a schedule for the system acceptance provisions of the County's contract with Gaylord Information Services (GIS). The committee was originally called the"120 day"committee. It has met three times, on May 14 and 24 and June 7. On the 24th, it adopted its new name. Members of the committee are Shirley George (BCL), Peter Leonard (CML), Ann Roseberry (SPL), Melinda Sisson (TPL), Nancy Hoven (TUL), Robyn Cram (FGL), Karen McClendon (GHL), Mike Smith (HPL), Eva Calcagno and Barbara Kesel (WCCLS). Mike Smith was elected chairman at the May 14 meeting. The committee has reviewed the contract, requested the assistance of various WUG subcommittees, consulted the Office of County Counsel and made reports to the WCCLS Library Directors Board (LDB)and the Cooperative Library Advisory Board (CLAB). The GIS Contract: acceptance tests The acceptance procedure in the GIS contract(schedule M)addresses three major areas of system performance: reliability, response time and software functionality. Our acceptance of the system is contingent on the Polaris system performing to contractual standards. With acceptance,we are to pay the balance owed to GIS for purchase of the system. To date, we have paid GIS about$100,000 for hardware, training and an agreed upon 'on contract signing'amount. Over$300,000 remains to be paid on our acceptance of the system. No maintenance fees have been paid. Acceptance of the system signals the"Operational Date"for the system and payment of system maintenance costs begins one year after that date. Reliability The contract requires that the Polaris system be available 98% of the , ro Melindaisson- e ortp Ask rom i e n $ o Cao as-Assessment testin Pae 2 g 9 time. This is the measure we have come to call"CPU uptime"and would exclude outages in the member libraries due to network problems. Reliability at this level is warranted: it's always supposed to perform at this level. Response time This is the measure of time between entry of a query or other transaction by the operator and when a meaningful response is returned by the system. A table of acceptable response times for typical transactions is included in schedule M of the contract. There are timings (ranging from 2 to 8 seconds)for each type of transaction at Normal and Peak system loads. The contract also says that we will work with GIS to determine how and when the response time acceptance test shall be conducted. Software functionality The list of software functions in schedule M is very sketchy. GIS has proposed an amendment of schedule M with a longer list, taken from drop-down menus in the Polaris staff client. The contract references the county's Request for Proposals (RFP), the GIS proposal and some other documents: these documents are valid sources of function lists in this testing context. Exclusions In all cases, the contract requires that the Polaris system must be tested with workstations connected directly to its central server and not connected over our broadband wide area network. We did not purchase the WAN from Gaylord, they have no control over it and it must therefore be excluded from the testing procedures. Work in progress To assist in formulating the response time test, PARC has asked Barbara Kesel (the WILInet Manager)to assemble a group of experienced WILT users to make procedural suggestions and to create scripts for the test itself. Barbara's group has made significant progress. PARC expects that GIS will want some of their people on site when the test is performed. The committee also assumes that Polaris release 1.3 will be installed before any testing begins although it is not necessary and not required by the contract. As of today, it seems probable that 1.3 will be installed in time for the test. PARC has sent a copy of the GIS proposed amendment to schedule M to the WUG Cataloging subcommittee("WILT CATS")with a cover letter asking their help fleshing out software functionality testing procedures. This committee has also made significant progress and has produced a list of recommendations for testing. The same appeal went to the other LQB and WUG subcommittees for Reference, Circulation,Acquisitions and Youth Services. Youth Services has responded and Circulation and Reference will meet soon to formulate their lists. PARC hopes to have all the responses by the week of June 20. Melinda Sisson - eport rom Mike Smit olaris Assessment testing Page 3 MW In all these efforts, PARC is seeking the input of library staff. We must all recognize that the relationship between the county and GIS is based on their contract and related documents and solutions to any problems we have with the Polaris system must be based on these agreements. The contract contains provisions for dissolving the relationship if need be. PARC's charge and its recommendations will include timetables for resolution of performance issues and alternatives. But, for the most part, this is a well-defined legal process. Check with the lawyer! Eva Calcagno, Barbara Kesel and Mike Smith met with George McDowell of the Washington County Counsel's office on May 27 to discuss the contract and testing procedures. Among McDowell's suggestions were that all the detailed changes to the contract, regarding timing and testing, could be included in an amended Schedule L and Schedule M left alone. He suggested that our reliability records (WILI Uptime reports)show that GIS has rarely met the reliability warranty. He recommended scheduling a reliability test period to coincide with the response time testing. He affirmed that the contract clearly states that the GIS response to our Request For Proposal dated Fall, 1997 is a part of the GIS contractual agreement. Functions that GIS then promised were in development, and would be delivered in one year, are valid requirements under the contract. The testing checklists, schedule and methods will be written into a new contract schedule L. It will need GIS approval and GIS has a stake in moving on with this: they will not be paid until the tests are successfully completed. On the county side, contract schedule changes need only the county administrator's approval and need not go to the Board of Commissioners. Here are PARCs current timeline goals for testing: After gathering suggestions from the various WUG subcommittees, draft a new schedule L and send it, before June 24,to GIS for their comments/approval. Give GIS until July 2 to respond. Begin the Reliability Test July 1; run through the month of July or through the Acceptance Test period or until it becomes evident that the system has fallen below the 98% uptime (measured in minutes)during the calendar month. If the test fails,we will immediately notify GIS that they appear to be in breach of contract. They have 60 days to fix the problem. Perform the Response Time Test on July 20. If the system does not pass the test, notify GIS that they failed the test. GIS is given the right to respond, resolve and have WCCLS retest any problems that reside in the software by October 20. If at the close of this 90 day period, response time standards are still not met, WCCLS will then notify GIS that they appear to be in breach of contract and they have 60 days to fix the problem. Perform the Functionality Tests on July 22. If the system does not pass Melinda Sisson - eport rom Mike Smit o aria Assessment testingage 4 ._.-. the test, notify GIS that they appear to be in breach of contract. GIS is given the right to respond but any problems that reside in the software must be resolved in 45 days and re-tested, with the entire testing and response process not to exceed 90 days. In conclusion The committee has sought input from committees within WCCLS. Your individual input is welcome. Please contact the PARC member(see above) nearest you if you have comments/suggestions regarding the process, the tests or the committee. Conference Report Kate Miller Live!At the Library Presented by the Public Programs Office of the American Library Association and cosponsored by the Oregon State Library,OLA, and Literary Arts May 14, 1999 at The Portland Hilton Live! At the Library is designed to inspire and motivate librarians to implement literary programs for adult and young adult patrons. This all-day conference, familiarized us with ALA public programs, and also highlighted resources for program planners here in Oregon. The first speakers were librarians from the area. Dee Goldman from McMinnville Public Library talked about how their medium sized public library approached literary programming. Christine Higashi from the Seattle Public Library talked about how a literary programs on a larger and grander scale. Mid-morning there we divided into smaller groups to discuss how to plan for literary programs in our libraries. Two authors were invited to speak. Craig Lesley spoke about his experiences reading his work aloud in small towns around the Northwest. Joanna Rose (a TPL gala author) talked about her experience as a publicist and literary programmer for Powell's. Carrie Hoops from Literary Arts talked about the Oregon Book Awards as a potential starting place for literary programs in libraries. Over a boxed lunch, Lesley and Rose each read their fiction aloud. The first afternoon session was devoted to publicizing literary programs in libraries. The most memorable speaker was Sue Jenkins, the director of the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City. Jenkins is extremely pro-active in her work designing and implementing programs, and she was the most effective in conveyingthe 'o and pride joy p de she takes in her work. She must be an outstanding director. The final session was about designing and evaluating literary programs in libraries. One of the nice things about the conference was the helpful binder and handouts that were made available to us. I have been working on designing program survey evaluations lately, and now I have several templates to work from. In addition, people attending Live! At the Library are eligible to apply for grant funds only available to conference attendees. Grant awards range from a maximum of $1000 for a single program to a maximum of 000 for r g p $3 program g P g series. Allg rants must be matched at least 1:1 in cash. APP Y Applications may be submitted anytime from July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. I am considering how I would like to apply. HE I IUALIU) TIGARD , OREGON VOL, 43 ■ No.22 50 CENTS Thursday'. Tigers take Durham readies annual garage sale two tales Valedictorians share plans ® A6 Sports °' r New food franchise growing here ------- Growing use of libraryrompts p expansion talk Additional space would be possible largely due to a donation from the late Grace Tigard Houghton ■ By KART HASTINGS- three library board members and ARGUEDAS eight staff members, will meet five Of the Times times between now and September. "We're asking them to imagine TIGARD—Responding to what the future,"Sisson said. the library director calls a "critical" Recently, the Iibrary has under- need for space,a committee is meet- gone reroofing and window repairs. ing to plan a vision for the library's In addition, Sisson has requested future. new carpet and repairs for some fur- It's something that happens every nishings. three to five years, but with the The 13,400-square-foot Tigard Tigard libray use steadily climbing library serves 49,000 people,.which _ and a recent generous donation, includes Tigard and parts of unin- ttoughts are turning to expansion. corporated Washington County. Ac- In May Curtis Tigard announced cording to the Oregon Library As- that his sister Grace Tigard sociation standards, the building .Loughton, who died in 1998, had should be 30,000 square feet. , left a gift of between $500,000 and "We're hoping with the next ex- $700,000 to the library to be used pansion to get up to maybe 20,000 for a browsing room. square feet," Sisson said. "We're ? long overdue." "We're a very busy library, one of the busiest in Washington Coun- The city put a$I7.8 million bond on the November 1998 ballot to .ty,,so the need for space is pretty critical," Library Director Melinda build new city facilities. The band, Sisson said which failed, would have paid for a new library. In April of 1998 there were Sisson said she doesn't anticipate 15,124 library users. That number the city placing a library.bond on the jumped 36 percent to 20,542' in ballot any time soon. The city is 1999. planning on placing a transportation The long-range planning commit bond on the ballot in the next tee, which consists of 10 citizens, general election. Sur5ic; m fibra use gets communities plam-ling Suburban southwest cities If are making do while the} _ prepare to provide more space and services ' h. By JANET GOETZE THEOREGONIAN West Linn's library is becoming so crowded that the children's sec- tion ec tion may move into the communi- ty meeting room while other sec- 1 tions are rearranged if the building isn't expanded. ' The Wilsonville Public Library ` � t already has rearranged its collec - tions,forcing lectures and cultural events into other buildings until it t I s. - findsmoney for more space. Lake Oswego, with the busiest r "` library of its size in the state, is looking for a site to build a new t r � structure to relieve today's craFvd- ing and prepare for the growing 1 population. Libraries, along with schools, �• � `. Ioads and other public facilities, ROBERT BACH/THE OREGONIANI are feeling the pressures of growth Pete Eggspuehler reads a magazine in the West Linn Public Library,which city officials hope to expand next year.Library committees as more people move into the in Lake Oswego,Wilsonville and Tigard also are examining ways to provide more space for a growing,well-educated population. southwest suburbs. West Linn,Wilsonville and Lake Ail To an extent, libraries most expensive site proposed;an 1 Oswego are among cities that may ask voters for money to build big- grow On their own Success. SPACE CRUNCH unspecified block in the city's ger redevelopment dis- ger libraries in 2000, j eo le come to the As the population grows,so does the need for space at public libraries in the .fp p trier; and undeveloped Spieker- Tigard is beginning a study of fibra Iookirl southwest suburbs,city officials say.At least three cities are considering bond owner) property on Meadows long-range needs,spurred in part �' gfOr measures in 2000. Road near Kruse Woods Drive. by a gift estimated at$500,000 to something and they find it, Population Direct Circulation Magazine Tied for last place are the Lake $700,000 from the estate of Grace they'll keep coining back city served circulation per capita subscriptions Oswego High School soccer field Tigard Houghton, a longtime li- p g �� off Gauntry Club Road and a por- bra volunteer and member of for more. Wilsonville 15,539 214,085 13.78 124 �' tion of George Rogers Park off the city's founding family. -- West Linn 25,395 339,494 13.37 264 State Street. Last November, Tigard voters STEPHEN TURNER, Lake Oswego 46,595 876,088 18.80 416 I turned down a$17.8 million bond DIRECTOR OF THE WILSONVILLE PUBLIC - measure to build a new library and LIBRARY Source:Preliminary data from 1997-98 Oregon Public Library Statistical Report WEST LIN N police station and renovate other g THE QREGONIAN SRG Partnership,working withpublic buildings. a five-member citizen task force, "Additional space is still our No. the staff became more expert- necessary to support business re- give top consideration to 4.6 un- is developing preliminary draw- 1 priority," said Library Director enced at dealing with the sophisti- search. developed acres at Boones Ferry ings to expand the library at 1595 Melinda Sisson."So this generous cated queries of its patrons. Road and Kruse Way. However, Bums St.,off Oregon 43,above a comes ata articular) mean "As a public facility,it also pro- Y g ink time for both library patrons Now, Lake Oswego does a vides the community with a sense an evaluation report notes, the wooded ravine. Cost estimates Au- and taff." land-office business in the refer- of civic pride and represents an site is made up of two parcels Will go to the City Council in flu ence section.We're just at the be- image of the community,"the re- with separate owners, which gust.SRG said one problem is the However, Tigard is many ginning of that growth curve in port said. could make acquisition difficult. site's limited parking area. months away from outlining a Wilsonville,"Turner said. Here are summaries of libraryNext on the list is 5.45 acres plan far expansion,she said. Libraries are more than collec- V'I L L E Stephen Turner,director of the tions of books and tapes, says amplans in three cities: owned the Kruse family at Car- — W I L S O N_—. man Drivve and Kruse Way.Haw- Wilsa �lle Public Library,said the March 1999 report from SRG Part- ever, Josephine Kruse still lives Voters turned down a$3.9 mil- southwest suburbs "are all well- nership of Portland,the architec- _ LAKE OSWESO _ there and wants to remain in her lion bond measure in 1995 to ex- educated, upscale communities, tural firm that designed West review home.Ranked wants third e 4044 Kruse pand the 7,500-square-foot li- so from books to CDs to videohave users of s. in ini 1989. 91SRG recently washiredlibrary eight sites for aacinew,46,000- Way Place, a 59,000-square-foot square opened et A citizen8com committee "To an extent,libraries grow on develop preliminary plans to ex- square-foot building on June 1.Itoffice building awned by Spieker is studying library needs and will their own success," he said. "If pand the building by 10,000 will replace the 27,100-square- Properties. The library would submit a report to the City Coun- people come to the library looking square feet. foot structure built 16 years ago move into an existing structure cil in July.The report is likely to for something and they find it, "Today's library is essential to on residential Fourth Street.After rather than designing its ovum recommend another bond mea- they'll keep coming back for the civic life of its community,"the a site is selected,design and cost building, and relocating tenants sure in 2000. more." report said, by providing rooms estimates will follow.City officials could add to the cost of develop- Meanwhile, library board He saw that happen in 1972 for formal and informal meetings, expect to seek a bond measure for ment. members have formed a Wilson- when he started his career as a re- children's programs, services for a new library in 2000. Other sites include the Safeco ville Public Library Foundation to ference librarian in Lake Oswego. those learning English or new The Library Advisory Board has Insurance building on Kruse Way help raise private funds to aug- T he reference collection grew as reading skills,and the technology recommended that the council near Daniel Way,the largest and ment public financing. I I HE IGAPD IM TIGARD , OREGON Vol- 43 ■ No.22 50 CENTS A COMMUNITY N Thursi . . . . Tigers take Durham readies annualara1 g ge sae M A3 two titles Valedictorians share plans ® A6 Sports New food franchise growing here ® A17 #o remember RECEIVED JUN 3 19c Grow.in use of Aday librar' y pis 1 expansion talk . . Additional space would be possible largely due to a donation from the late Grace Tigard Houghton ,� �rM By KAKI HASTINGS- three library board members and ■ ARGUEDAS eight staff members, will meet five ,t Of the Times times between now and September. "We're asking them to imagine TIGARD—Responding to what the future,"Sisson said. the library director calls a "critical" Recently, the library has under- ti need for space, a committee is meet- gone reroofing and window repairs. •+Y ing to plan a vision for the library's In addition, Sisson has requested future. new carpet and repairs for some fur- x+ r ' It's something that happens every nishings. three to fiveears but with the y The 13,400-square-Foot Tigard Tigard library use steadily climbing library serves 49,000 people, which ' and a recent generous donation, includes Tigard and parts of unin- thoughts are turning to expansion. corporated Washington County. Ac- In May Curtis Tigard announced cording to the Oregon Library As- that his sister Grace Tigard sociation standards, the building ' • Loughton, who died in 1998, had should be 30,000 square feet. left a gift of between $500,000 and "We're hoping with the next ex- ' $700,000 to the- library to be used pansion to get up to maybe 20,000 "square feet, Sisson said. "We're for a browsing room. � s q "We're a very busy library, one long overdue." of the busiest in Washington Coun- The city put a$17.8 million bond ty, so the need for space is prettyon the November 1998 ballot to critical," Library Director Melinda 'build new city facilities. The bond, Sj,sson said. which failed, would have paid for a new library. In April of 1998 there were i 15,124 library users. That number Sisson said she doesn't.anticipate jumped 36 percent to 20„542' in the city. placing a library.band on the 1999. ballot any time sawn. The city is planning on placing a transportation Ak The long-range planning commit bond on the ballot in the next 4aw tee, which consists of 10 citizens, general election, i Nonprofit eyes site for elderly housin The project would provide housing for those 62 or older who stats photo by Jaimc need help coordinating services from the community Mary Mickley of Tigard places a flower. arrangement at the headstone of her husk, William C. Mickley, at St. Anthony's Cemetery on Friday. Mickley, who served in V By KART HASTINGS- CPAH is applying for a HUD War II, died in 1981. Mary Mickley also placed flowers at the nearby headsto s o ARGUEDAS grant of at least$3 million.If it wins daughter, mother and brother. Of the Times the grant,Fink will use the money to help purchase a .73 acre site at TIGARD—Sheila Fink is work- 11159 S.W. Hall Blvd. and build an ing toward something she says the apartment complex for seniors. King City woman 'Ageless Hero” community sorely needs: affordable Depending on whether CPAH can housing for the elderly. get the site rezoned to a higher den- Her granddaughter nominated her for being a role model and "There is very little buildable sity' the organization would fund a pp g g y for support Burin her teenage ears land in Tigard, and none of it is af- 44-unit building. KING CITY — Regence with her spirit of independence. Fol- 5 fordable. That makes building nous- CPAH will find out if it received ing for the elderly very difficult„” the HUD grant by Sept. 30. The BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon lowing the death of her husband, y �. recently named Wilma Scott an Scott got a job and learned to drive. said Fink, the director of Com- next step would be applying for an "Ageless Hero." Scott, who lives in King City, munity Partners for Affordable appropriate zone and proceeding Scott's granddaughter Kim was among six people from Oregon Housing. with site work. If everything goes as Seibel nominated her for being a to receive the "Ageless Hero" ` planned, construction would begin A grant from the U.S. Dep, lit 1111V cif't)tttt art- role model throughout Scibel's life. award, which celebrates the spirit .. r'-;1-1 1.,, „her �rnmfninthnr to and vitalitV of the nation',; geninr