Hart Area Public Library

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True or False:

1.The Hart Area Public Library was the first library in the MMLL Cooperative to be certified as a QSAC Essential Library.
True____ False____

2. The library had trouble obtaining funds to build their new building.
True____ False____

3. The Director, Joan LundBorg, is a MMLL trustee.
True____ False____

4. Notable author Richard Bak presented a program at the Hart Public Library.
True____ False____

5. The library provides wireless internet access for its patrons.
True____ False____

Answers:

1. True. The Hart Board of Trustees decided that meeting the essential certification level of QSAC was important. The board enjoyed the process and as a result became more aware of the library and the services it provides.
2. False. The library raised over $600,00 to complete their building project. This was a tremendous accomplishment because Hart is an economically depressed area.
3. True. As a result of MMLL Plan of Services changes, library staff can serve on the MMLL Board. Currently, Joan is the only Librarian who serves on the Board.
4. False. A little tricky, Marcia Fountain-Blacklidge was the notable author who presented a program on “The Indians of Hungry Hollow”. The program was on June 21 st and the library had a good turn out.
5. True. In addition to providing wireless internet access, they have 8 public computers that get a lot of use. On Monday of this week, 142 people used their Internet computers.

Multiple Choice: More than one answer may be correct

1. The Hart Public Library built a new building and opened it’s doors in:
a. January 2003
b. July 2004
c. July 2002
d. January 2004

2. Their website was mentioned by _______ as a good website because of its minimalist design?
a. Goodwebsitedesign.com
b. A TV station
c. A radio station
d. The Detroit Free Press

3. Library circulation has increased _____% since the new building was opened?
a. 10%
b. 80%
c. 50%
d. 20%

4. The library collaborated with the Pentwater Township Library and:
a. had a beach party
b. combined catalogs
c. provided children’s programs
d. won an award

5. The library’s goal is to have provide a library that is?
a. Cold and stark
b. Inviting and comfortable
c. Fun and enjoyable
d. Depressing and boring

Answers:

1. D. January 2004. The library’s new building has 7,000 square feet. It is located across the street from their previous location which is still being used for Book Sales.
2. B. A TV Station. The library received an e-mail from an out-of-state TV station which commented on the nice layout of their website.
3. D. 20%. In addition, the library circulates more than 80,000 items per year.
4. B. Combined Catalogs and C. provided children’s programs. B. All of the Oceana & Mason Libraries have their catalogs combined. It can be accessed at http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/cat/. C. For the summer reading program this year, Hart and Pentwater presented the same programs. This allowed for one staff member to work on programs for both libraries. Go to their website to see pictures from their conclusion program: Joust Read @ the library.
5. B. Inviting and Comfortable and C. Fun and Enjoyable.

We salute the Hart Area Public Library for all they have done for their community and are proud to have them as a member of the Mid-Michigan Library League.

Mid-Michigan Library League- 210 1/2 N. Mitchell- Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: 800-968-0046 Fax: 800-968-3297

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Last Update: March 29, 2007