Red Oak Public Library

Building and Grounds

The Director shall be responsible for maintaining plans and other records of the Library site and building, for oversight of routine maintenance, and for minor or emergency repairs which may be secured without prior approval of the Board of Trustees; mayor repairs not of an emergency nature, structural changes and other major capital improvement shall require prior approval of the Board of Trustees.

Kendall Young Library — Webster City

The beauty and usefulness of the Kendall Young Library should be maintained in the manner that was described in the will. Since the library is now on the National Register of Historic Places, every effort will be made to save the original character of the building.

1. We must continue effort" toward a long range plan for remodeling the library to provide handicapped access and more space for new equipment and additional resources.
2. Because the present space is inadequate, new ways must be found to conserve space and still serve the public adequately.
3. It is essential that the library facility convey a pleasing atmosphere to its users. Interior walls should be painted on a regular basis so that rooms will be bright and cheerful.
4. The exterior and grounds should be maintained in a manner befitting the building.

Alden Public Library

Physical Facilities

1. To achieve the goal of good library service the Board of Trustees accept the responsibility to see that public library facilities are provided which will adequately meet the physical requirements of modern, aggressive library service. Such facilities will offer to the community a compelling invitation to enter, read, look, listen, and learn.
2. The Board of Trustees will acquire sites and/or new buildings only after a service program has been adopted and the librarian or a consulting librarian has written an outline of the community's library building needs.
3. The Board of Trustees accepts the responsibility to secure the funds for needed facilities.
4. The librarian, the architect, and the Board of Trustees as a planning team, with the assistance of consultants, will endeavor to plan facilities to meet recognized standards and the needs of the community.

© 1987

posted May 10, 1999