Resolution No. 81-56 ( CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION No. 81-6-&
RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THEIR INTENTION OF
PARTICIPATION IN THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES i
AUTOMATED CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has successfully completed over four years of
participation in the Washington County Cooperative Library Services offering non
?` fee library services to all county residents;
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WHEREAS, the Washington County Cooperative Library Services intends to offer I
a one year levy in the amount of $1,300,000 for approval of the voters of
Washington County on June 30, 1981;
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Tigard will receive substantial improvements
in library services through automation of library circulation and catalog functions;
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the automated system will allow continuation and
improvement of library services in the future while containing costs;
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard library is presently spending over 50% of their staff
time maintaining card files rather than serving patrons;
WHEREAS, Washington County Cooperative Library Services has agreed to purchase,
impliment and operate an automated circulation system and other computerized services
called WCCLS - RAIN, on behalf of the libraries in Washington County;
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NOW, THEREFORE,
p ; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Tigard hereby declares its
inteuL co participate in the automated library system named WCCLS - RAIN and to support
the request for the above named levy on June 30, 1981 ballot.
< PASSED: This day of Ale, 1981.
Mayor - City of Tigard C
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City Recorder'
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