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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1961.04.25 AGENDA BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 25, 1961 TRUSTEES PRESENT: TRUSTEES ABSENT: MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1961: �I BILLS: 10 .L �1 LIBRARIANsS REPORT: MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT: OLD BUSINESS: Safe. Capital Budget* Budget 1961-1962. , 44, COMMUNICATIONS: JJ NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENTSIle J n __yy �jyilC/ MINUTES OF THE Ii +TING OF THE BURLIFIGA IIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MARCH 21, 1961 Trustees Present: Pres. Cohendet, Trustee Crosby, Trustee Moody Trustees Absent: Trustee Harrison, Trustee Edwards MINUTES .z mites of the previous meeting of February 21, 1961, were read and approved. BILLS nt3�a-motion by Trustee Moody, seconded by Pres. Cohendet, bills in the amount of X2,254.34 were ordered paid. LIBRARIANIS REPORT The rarian s report was read and accepted. MOA'THLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT The rinanciaI sta amen was approved and placed on file. OLD BUSINESS Saf`ee.T e specifications for the safe have been submitted to the Underwriter for possible approval. Ifdorkroom Addition. In preparation of the capital budget, such additions as are necessary wil=e allowed for. Capital Budget. Trustees Moody and Crosby were named as a committee to assist the brarian n the preparation of the capital budget. Various plans were discussed. Parking. In the preparation of the capital budget, certain neighboring areas will' be sought for expansion and parking. COMMUNICATIONS - e ter rom the City Manager requesting preparation of the 1961-62 budget was submitted. A letter from the Garden City Study Club was read requesting that we not pave around the "very excellent specimen` of the redwood tree. NEVI BUSINESS Budget 1961-62. The Librarian stated that he will complete a tentative budget as soon as possible. Millbrae Cooperation. There was a brief discussion concerning the possible cooperation between the Ii lbrae Public Library and the Burlingame Public Library. The Librarian is to have a meeting with the County Librarian and discuss in what ways we will be able to promote the growth and well=being of their new library. The Librarian expressed the hope that some of the overcrowding_at the blain Library may be alleviated by the advent of this new city library. It is thought possible that an equal exchange of services may be exchanged. National Library Week. Pres. Cohendet stated that the Art Department of the two high schools or® going to cooperate by making posters to emphasize the Friends of the Library campaign to promote "Library Week" and _to encourage each citizen of Burlingame to have a card in the library. Representa- tion at the City Council bleating. Pres. Cohendet requested that during her a Bence on vacation that one or the other members of the Board attend the Qity Council IVleeting. She also stated that she will be absent for a period of three weeks. It was decided that the next meeting of the Board will be on April 25th at 8:00 A.M. in order to permit. as many members as possible to attend. ADJOURN11;1ENT On a motion by Trustee Crosby, seconded by Trustee Moody, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, George Paul Lechich Clerk of the Board I LI BRARI AN o S REPORT April 25, 1961 CIRCULATION: The total circulation of all materials sho d a 6.55' increase over March 1960. The following table shcws a comparison between Main And Branch libraries of total circu- lation of materials (adult and children) for March 1960 and March 1961: Main - Adult Main - Children Main - Records Main _ Periodicals 179b----1-5-,M7 19 0 C i96-0 -` 30 19 1961 - 17,063 1961 - 4,907 1961 - 749 1961 - 792 GAIN . LOSS- 1.12c` CAIN LOO 1103 ' Branch - Adult Branch - Children Branch _ Periodicals 1`9T'0 - j,692 m 60T 2- ---l-9TO-- 771 1961 _ 4,090 1961 r 2,992 1961 - 696 CAIN 10,$1' GAIN 1-03e LOSS 1.0�7e It is interesting to note that the adult circulation both at the Main and Branch continue to increase over the chiltrenOs circulitlon. Whether this can be attributed to constantly increasing proportion of adults to children or to some lack on our part is ;het to be determined, GOLDEN GATE D'I..STRICT MUTING REDWOOD CITYi=ri1 1 61. leublic Library � ,atjnding the Taeting were: George Paul Lechich, Josephine Levering, Harriet Marrack, Lora Palkivic, Warren B. Wickliffe. Principal speaker of the rzorning session was Mel Scott, ,author of The San Francisco Bay Area, a x ;gsoYis in oersctive. ;sin much the same material and approach o is ok, Mr, Scot spoke ort tre;gnsdous g wtah of the Bay area within the past few years, `--quoting population d ecouomic figures, and tying in the plight of the libraries that are trying to cope with ever-tnci�-easlng de° nds sor service from IndivHuals, businesses and Industries. Mr. Scott mentioned the lack of comprehension of the library°s role in the community on the part of business and city planners, and reronm sded increased publicity by libraries and individual librariar>s to call attention to their role and their needs. In the discussion period following the address, members of the audience asked questions of a specific nature related to the subject of Mr. Sc4attss talk, and contributed information about their activities in giving library service. After luncheon, panel discussions were held in three sessions attended by Children's librarians, Public Librarians, and Special and College Librarians. All 0me panel meetings discussed their work and problems in relation to Mr. Scott®s address, .and then prevented their reports at a final meeting of the whole body. While no specific program was agreed upon, the meeting adjourned with those attending agreeing to work toward closer cooperation atwng the different libraries in the area REPORT FROM THE CHILDRE-NOS DEPT.: �u Story hour continues as usual with 35 to 40 children attending each Saturday. On Marsh 4th Miss Pslcvic exchanged story hours with Mrs. Taylor from the San Jose Public Library, and on March 22nd told stories at the Branch library. The Library Service ®Club members, numbering between 40 and 50, have leaped the Cutter system for authors and biographies this month and are now ready to get tCquainted with Mr. Dewey. The members have also helped keep the library In A picnic and aieim- is being planned for early May. Respectfully submitted, George Paul, Lechich Librarian CITY OF BURLINGAME BTTT,C,I-?,T EXPEN011URE MONT'.4 OF APRIL 19 1 THIS BUDGET BALANCE MONTH TO DATE ALLOWANCE TOTAL S-1 Salaries 60718.82 66,596.23 80,067-00 130470.77 M-11 Supplies 65.69 1,249-83 1,200.00 - 49-83 M-12 Printing & Postage 128028 1,783-50 1,800.00 16-50 M-13 Light, Best, ?over & Water 240-32 2,155-84 2,700000 544.16 M-14 Telephone 27058 368,78 550-00 181.22 M=16 Bldg. & Grounds Matnt, 502.23 876.95 1.000,00 123,05 .1 M-17 Books & M--ps 1,974-95 2,6.315-35 18,000.00 1,684.65 M-17A Periodicals 6-55 961.77 1.000.00 38.23 M-17B Binding IL46.89 2,370,74 2,500-00 129.26 M-19 Convention (Lbrn.� 2,75 123-90 115.00 51-10 19A Auto Allowance 5.40 123-75 225-00 101.25 M-19F Co-ma-ention �Pers," 122.40 2.60 % '25-00 M-19T Convention (Trustees) 2.7.5 67v50 125-00 57-50 M-20 Dues to Libravy Assnso -- 142.50 140.00 ® 2.50 M-21 Miscellaneous 19:,94 100.00 80.06 M-27 Comp. Insurance -- ®- 1,040.00 1,040.00 M-28 Contracts 210.00 2,393-50 3,000.00 606.50 C-90 Capital Expenditures 1,472.23 2,775-93 2,885.00 109.0"? 0-1 General Overhead E!Z,, 4 000.00_ 4,000,00 TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 4,866.62 31.852-18 40,,565000 8,712-82 TOTAL AFTER SALARIES lip 585.44 980448.41 120,632.00 22,183.59 CIRCULATION MAIN BRANCH Books: Adult Non-Fiction 9,930 1,576 �. Child Non-Fiction 2,29; 1,253 Adult Fiction 7.138 2,514- Child ,514Child Fiction 6� 21,975 1.739 7 Total Book Circulation Periodical.se972 972 696 Total Books & Periodicals 22, 7 7.?? Total Branch Books & FerOdIca s 7.778 Total Branch & Main 30.725 Phonograph Records; 749 49 7J�q Total C1rculat'ion Main & Branch3 s 7 , --7.? 1 Total Branch Records —�-� GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION MAIN & BRANCH (19600 29.536) Daily Average for Main.- 337 Daily Average for Branch: _288 TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE REGISTRATXONS �'DUT CHILD TOTAL Membership February 28, 1961 8,992 2,870 11,862 Additions March 362 72 434 Withdrawals March 284 6 Total Registxatioas as of .�. e e , March 31. 1951 070 877 11,94? ACCESSIONS & WITHD3,AvA S. OF B;,j0 "7 ►s of x28-61 Added Cancelled Total Adult Non-Fiction j0,ioz �� 3', Child Non-Fiction 12S' '"3 91 13 12,556 HS Non-Fiction 1,211 16 -- 1,227 Adult Fiction 30,472 1?7 28 30,621 HS Fiction 3,678 16 6 3,688 Child Fiction 11.60L 124 1 Ulm Total Book Stock as of Mar. 319 1961 129 5 130,29 Net Increase in Book Stock: 751 (Included in above figcrest `' Gists and 644 Neer 'itlea Pamphlets Added.- .58 Maps Adds 1 Pamphlets Discardedd i� Mao: Discarded: d� RECn�.R.DINGS s As of 2-28-61 Acvessinned Discarded Grand 'dotal 5 Adult 1,254 3y 392, �.� _ - 2 11 Child - 1 2 3a ®31 391 �� -- -- -- ®- -® — m� 155 Total 1,2 1�� 392 Record Stock �,� ._ _� ® ._.. _ it 3 1,2 3 1 .i.n as of 3-31-61 1 8$- --14 1 DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASi1RER. Main $ 1,127°49 anch, 286.06 l , BUDGET 1961-1962 LIBRARY OBJECTIVES 1961-1962 The primary goal of the library is to supply the book needs of the community. These steadily increasing book needs make progressively larger demands -�n the library services and resources, as demonstrated in per capita use of books from 11.2 in 1957-58 to 1305 in 1960, as well as a proportionate increase in reference and readersg advisory services. LIBRARY ACCOMPLI SIMN S AND OBJECTIVES BUDGET 1961-62 A recapitulation of the circulation figures for the year 1960 shows that Burlingame is the most literate city in the Bay Area4 Its citizens read 1904,' more per person than its nearest competitor, Palo Alto. The 23,944 residents of Burlingame during the year 1959-60 read 13 books per capita. Palo Alto was next with 11.03; Richmond was third with 10.2; Redwood City , fourth with 8.6; Hayward, fifth with 7,5; San Mateo, sixth with 7,3; Oakland, 7th with 7.0; Berkeley, 8th with 6.0; San Bran.. 9th with 5.5; So. San Francisco, 10th with 5,5; San Jose, 11th with 5.4; San Francisco, 12th with 5.0; Alameda, 13th with 4.9; San Leandro, 14th with 4.8. The circulation for Burlingame in 1950 was 195,764. In 1960 it was 323,474. This is an increase of 65.2':. during this period the population increased from 19,886 to 23,944, or 22.21'. The circulation increased 43" more than the population increase. This is unique in that, relative to population growth,many cities have gained very little and may have lost. In Palo Alto, whose population has more than doubled, circulation decreased 5.61'. In San Mateo, where the population increased 6.81; from 1950 to 1960, circulation decreased 2.811% This pattern is quite uniform for those cities which had well established libraries in 19500 This gain circulation in Burlingame in book use is paralleled by an increase in reference use, there being something over 20,000 reference queries for the year 1959®60. There are many times when every seat in the reading rooms is taken and on some Sunday afternoons there has been 150 to :80 people in the library-, If the people of Burlingame ^ontinue to read at an ever-increasing rate, aFtmst fantastically higher than mahy other �..braries in this area, then the library must expand. The accompanying tables, compiled annually by the Hayward ublic Librarian, William Webster, possibly shows how much better Baur job is being done than any other method. It is of special interest in that it is purely factual and needs little interpretationo First., Burlingame is a book-minded community which gives excellent support to its library as they show by the comparative per capita expenditures. Such support makes possible a growing book collection with increased stack space for its accommodation. Library users are thus assured more books per capita , including a good selection of new publications, and make increasingly greater use of them. The high circulation keeps the cost per book circulated at a very low figure and, because Of the large book stock, there is a slower turnover of each book. The slower turnover insures a good selection always available on the library shelves so that the library user may obtain the books he wants when he wants them to a greater degree than in any other Bay Area library. Since the comparative study shoes a high correlation between the availability of books and the degree of their use, it appears that we are moving in the right direction toward meeting the book needs of the comaunity" In our desire to give our patn.)ns what they want when they want it, we are continuing to work toward the achievement of our objective of the last feta years which is the replacement of our very outdated science and engineering books. As stated previously, "the demand is constantly increasing, not only because of the recent emphasis on such subjects but also on account of the constantly gro-Ang size of the high school population. Previously, only ie exceptional child or young man was interested in science and engineering fields; today �'Yhe demand is up 100 percent or n osre.r The completion of the additional sta;!ks and reference room has fulfilled one of the libraryes geatest needs. The Reference;Room has been adequately furnished with tables, chairs (to seat 24) and drapes.. Wage 2 m library Objectives 1961-62 In furtherance of the objectives of the "Friends of the Library's the library has received as gifts two beautiful matching tapestry panels valued at $2,000. These are titled "Pond" and "Castle" and measure 4�9 x 129. They will be hung on each side of the back wall in the foyer. We have also received one small tapestry titled "Lac des Cyenes", valued at $300, and a large gold embroidery encrusted scarf or wall hanging valued at $600. The very lovely tapestry "Four Knights Fighting", donated by Mrs. Herman Roger Burke, is still being inves- tigated. It is apparently a fourteenth century piece and is possibly one of the oldest in the state. The tentative value may be forty to fifty thousand dollars. The Friends hope to continue the successful musical events and also to establish a regular book reNiew program. They also hope at some time to be able to furnish a room for the California collection. The library expects to continue encouraging and enlarging its list of patrons who have given substantial gifts of books, paintings and objects of art such as the tapestries listed above. The Lions Club continues to sponsor the Children9s Reading program, and has built up our collection of phonograph records until there is an excellent selection of both musical and language records available to both young people and adults. There still remains the possibility of a new branch in Mills Estate area and an addition to the children9s room to acconmdate its ever increasing collection and service. it is iur continuing hope that library service may be contracted for by neighboring communities �hich now fail to provide any library facilities for their residents. The construction of the additional stacks has resulted in a much more efficient shelving operation. It is to be hoped that with the addition of our extra typist clerk that the Inventory operation will be resumed after nearly a year and a half lapse. This will be greatly expedited by the lack of crowding in the stacks. We are at present trying to decide on some method for keeping the closed stack area under surveillance. It is possible that certain of the work-room operations may be transferred to that area. A policy has been instituted for policing the stacks on a two hour basis. By so doing we should be able to keep the light bills at their present level. If it is possible to remove the lower 10 or 12 branches of the redwood tree, a saving of $300 or $400 should result in electricity. By the installation of a water fountain at the Branch, considerable saving has resulted In paper cup expense. We endeavor at all times to conserve electricity, heat and water. As the city has no maintenance man, the library services all its own =tors, blowers, lights, plumbing fixtures and other small maintenance items. This results in a considerable saving in M-16. Comp itA w TATA - 1+ S.F BAY JC. A CITY LiBo ES - FY J959-60 (� E ENVATORF CAE TA Eg 4LMMRY 120 5129A = C ilb A N M U 6 G cut�TiON ? r PARA ALTO 0 $7 i — � i TRICHIlomp RICH140gof.9 we wooD cm Ipil 'apwom Carl03-1A 'Rroaoopcoy HAYWARD SAN MV20I Alt.? 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SAN ToSR �1$ ®AKkANA ¢ RICHM4NA � 39 HAYWAxv /.t SU-fvmC 4 �R RePwowc,7vIlJAW Sa-sm&Wwm�� PALO ALTO SRN $f�UNO�� �va� -$ERKEL.Ey �� SaS+rcHeyyen��..e # SAN 105E 1 ::9 3ANrWWCIUQ It ALAMf.DA BURUNO ME= OAKLAND HAYWAitD ��i?(►1 ALAmitj>A BuRLsleQae+Aa �ygt v book CITY OF BUR.LINGAI' E D-80 LIBRARY 'TENTATIVE BUDGET l9ij - 1962 S-1 Salaries Librarian $ 9,060 Assistant Librarian 7,404 Senior Librarians (4) 25,650 Junior Librarians (2) 11,064 Library Assistants (3) 13,716 Library aides 4,068 Library Aides (PPrt 'Time) 9,538 Pages I - High School 6,000 Pages II - Junior College 2,500 89,000.00 Operations N-11 Supplies 1,600 M-12 Printing F- Postage 2,000 M-13 Light, Reat, Power F Water 2,700 M-14 Telephone 550 m-16 Building 'Maintenance 1,500 M-17 Books t� Maps 18,000 M-17A Periodicals 1,000 �',-17B Binding 2,500 M-19 Convention (Librarian) 175 M-19A Auto Allowances 200 M-19P Convention (Personnel) 125 M-19T Convention (Trustees) 125 �— M-20 Dues to Library Associations 150 M-21 Miscellaneous 100 M-28 Contracts (janitor, etc.) 3,120 33,845.00 C-80 Library Reserve C-90 Capital Fxpendituxes Card Catalog 877.69 C,ildrents Charging Desk 404.04 Small :Magazine Rack 218.40 Vertical File 322.68 Step Stools 32.24 Electric Typewriter 234.00 Pamphlet Cases 65.00 Waste Baskets 10.75 Plastic Labels 25.00 Aluminum Ladder 75.00 2,264.850 125,109.30 [Reserve for possible general city salary increaset 4, 0.201 129, Less: Fines and Fees 15,000.00 Less; Une pended Balance -- _ it 000.00 114,450-00 Property Assessment Valuation - 54,500,000 at 21 cents 114,450.00 I-:. na i7tild 11. 3aA 3*12 e a iii t (4) f` N ml.f�,lefj 41 vpblA yTsydkJ (omfl 3vtl) aabfA XX"4*J OVA 000 93W I &*Ulj =V, 11 aw's I L LC It-1 wsme 006" 1 41 00S u can* -*a Ir 00-ZOO OSI (.J35 i3ovi3n*:� "J. Yid.4'W oo.41E,� X-ijz:� 1jayeasg oldiasoq 7ml :eaa,T --vu) tam3l Y-naqtaq I LIBRARY D-80 NOUS 014 B11WET 114-11 The constantly mounting costs dve to inflation has made an increase in Trost of the budget items that are directly affected by the ever increasing use of the library. The $400 increase will provide sufficient funds to continue keeping the library book stock in repair, and the magazines processed in plastic v-Thich adds much to their attractiveness as well as du ability. Such item-* as labels, ink, plain backing paper, mending tapes, pencils, and miscellaneous sma11 items are purchased from M411. M®12 The increasing overdue problem necessitates :his increase of $200 in the postage and printing item. These costz ate recovered from fines. M®13 No change. M©14 No change M-16 The additional $500 is to re+finish in formica six large tables at the Branch. The surface of these tables is in such condition as to make writing on them isossible. We shall resurface most of the tables in the main reading room from this fund. M-17 No change We shall continue to update our scientific and technical sections. The increased costs for this type of material necessitates very close selection in order to avoid an overdraft in this item. M-17A No change. M-17B No change. The vol.urr- of 'nooks needing rebinding will of necessity be greater as Increased use causes =re wear and tear„ we hope to !peep within this estimate as long as our costs per voluiv does not increasedrastically. This could easily be thecase because sur pr-went binder has quoted us prices leas than 2f3 of what other binders charge. �19 No change. M-19A Reduction of $25.00. The funds left in this section of the budget fon' the year 1959-60 is due in park to the Inability of the Librarian to remember to jot down the many small trips taken about the city on library business. Ma 19T No change. M-20 $10.00 is to cover increase in dues to A,,L.A.. This item should probably bEt larger as there is no statement as yet in regard to the Increased cost of trustee me=mberships. M-21 No change. M-28 To alloy; for a $10,00 inc=rease in janitorial costs per month, C-80 Reserve fund for future additions, re del trig or purchase of property for expansion of present building or branch site. If possible, it would be desirable for additional sums to be placed in this account. The O'apItal Expenditure Budget will delineate future expenditures in this fund. C-90 The capital expenditures of $2,264.80 represent a degrease of $624.20. Most of these items are wade necessary by the growth of the library and an attempt to conserve materials or increase the efficiency of operations,. Reserve for Possible General Salary Increase $4,L40.20. This is to indicate the possible source of funds ;Y ?gout increasing the present tax rate x Rate. The present tax rate sof 21 cents on $S4,500,000 will net $114,450. This will allow for all the above items. Card-CatAloR Case. The present adult catalog cases have many crswers of cards filled to capacity In order to allow for i-anatediate future reeds, this item is paramount. Page 2 a NOTES ON BUDGET - LIBRARY D..$0 Children9s Chargeout Desk. The present sma,11 office type desk is too small for present needs. The surface is not adequate to handle circulation procedures during crush hours. It should have a section to hold books set aside to be mended and should have sufficient capacity to allow for professional materials being worked on "between patrons". The replaced desk will be most useful in the adult reference section where it will replace a very small typewriter type desk. Small Magazine Rack. The loss of current magazines to pilferage is reaching a point that we are keeping several magazines in a pile behind the wain desk. It would be advisable to have a small magazine rack located behind the desk in order to display these magazines and make it easier to handle them during rush periods. Vertical Piles. These files are made from birch finished to match the library furniture and can be expanded by adding sections. At present, a maple file is in use beside those which fit into the library9s decor. We wish to purchase two additional sections to increase the present file space. The file that does not match will be used to replace a metal file in the chtldren9s room which, in turn, will be used as a file for the library office records which are not properly housed. Steep Stools. High shelving is difficult to reach without standing on chairs or by actually climbing up the shelves which then are bent and must be straightened. With additional stools some of this climbing and consequent bending of shelves will be avoided. Straight- ening shelves is a time consuming procedure and only a few shelves saved from being bent will more than cover the cost of the stools. Electric Typewriter. Marcy of our typing procedures require multiple copies, This is especially true of ordering as we use a five-part form, the last copy being a card filed In the public catalog file to indicate that the book is on order. The increased clarity would be greatly appreciated by the public and the staff. The typewriter will also be useful in the making of clear carbons for our ditto machine m not to mention increased speed in getting out anything typed. Pamphlet Boxes. No pamphlet boxes have beer. purchased during the past 12 years. We use several hundred and we need these for replacement due to wear. Waste Baskets. More available waste baskets will result in cleaner rooms. Plastic Signs. These are labels to indicate the arrangement of the card catalog, and to designate other areas in the library now using hand-printed cardboard signs, or have no identifying area signs Whatsoever. Aluminum Ladder. This is to handle the service on the ceiling fixtures in the reading rooms and the foyere There are 126 florescent tubes and 15 incandescent bulbs which are replaced as they burn out. There is also occasional repairs to the ceiling fixtures which can be done by the city electrician or the librarian if a light-weight ladder were available. At present we have a high stepladder which can only be handled by two persons with difficulty, whereas a 359 aluminum extension ladder weighing about 50 lbs. can be handled with ease by one person, permitting burned out globes and such to be replaced whenever necessary. The enclosed proposal for electrical work submitted by Mausser Electric Co. indicates how extensive the costs would be if these items were handled by outside sources. Based on this estimate, we would have required over $300 more in the electrical maintenance budget this past year. NOTES ON PERSONNEL SERVICE, 1961r-1962 Two requests for char.,-es have been made on the personnel service sheet. We have requested an additional library aide (typist clerk). This is in order to continue with the inventory of our book stacks which throughout the year has been in continuous operation. As noted in our letter of transmittal, we have been unable to continue this most important task which is basic to the proper functioning of a library. The division of our page budget into two categories is to allow for retention of a number of our pages who in the past have transferred their employment to the Junior College upon their graduation from high school. We feel an increase in wage rate to meet that of the Junior College is desirable as these students are experienced in our library and can work at the charging desk, especially evenings and weekends. Additional funds are requested in order to meet the greatly increased work load. The amount spent for pages this year will actually exceed the amount budgeted for 1959-60 by $2,400. The additional fund of $2,500 is requested in order to meet this increase. We are in general about 5� below the wage level of comparable public libraries of this area (Palo Alto - Redwood City - San Mateo). It is to be hoped, in order that whatever wage adjustment is agreed upon, the staff in the last salary bracket will receive corresponding pay to the librarians to the south, as they certainly perform under a greater work load than the libraries to the south. The difference in this work load is very apparent when you compare, on the accompanying chart, our annual book circulation per capita with our operating cost per book circulated. Salaries - Bay Area: LAST STEP LAST STEP LAST STEP LIBRARY JUNIOR LIBRARIAN SENIOR LIBRARIAN DEPT. HEAD Alameda $ 455 517 613 Berkeley 469 517 570 Burlingame 482 549 Daly City 428 520 Hayward 517 S70 628 Mt. view 492 570 Palo Alto 518 580 Richmond 494 567 Redwood City 519 565 new scale San Bruno None 505 San Francisco 505 present 584 present 518 to be 613 to be San Jose 503 563 593 San Leandro 493 530 660 San Mateo 503 577 Santa Clara (City) 493 569 by calculation Santa Clara (County) 502 581 So. San Francisco 397 507 Sunnyvale 505 563 663 Median 492 plus 567 Average 481 555 Highest 519 584 Burlingame Jr. Librarian at $482 is 13th from the highest " Sr. ' at $549 is lith from the highest �-� All Burlingame Senior Librarians have the responsibility of department heads.