Resolution 110235
Urging the Free Library of Philadelphia to reconsider its proposed policy on "floating collections," in order to ensure the preservation and continuing enhancement of the unique and historical collections of local neighborhood libraries.
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“Commenting on Bill No. 110235.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 31, 2011 · Mar 31, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. Yes. My name is Tom Sauerman and I'm speaking to Bill 110235. I have been on the Board of the Friends of the Falls of the Schuylkill Library for seven years, and I welcome this opportunity to speak in support of this resolution introduced by my Councilman, Curtis Jones, Jr., regarding the Free Public Library and its proposed policy for floating collections. With me today is Ms. Amy Dougherty, the Executive…”
Mr. Sauerman · Stated Meeting, March 31, 2011 · Mar 31, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. We will now consider Resolution No. 110235.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 31, 2011 · Mar 31, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 24, 2011Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 31, 2011ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Urging the Free Library of Philadelphia to reconsider its proposed policy on "floating collections," in order to ensure the preservation and continuing enhancement of the unique and historical collections of local neighborhood libraries. ..Body WHEREAS, The Free Library of Philadelphia has proposed a policy of "Floating Collection" which allows libraries to redistribute materials shared by branches without first returning them to the home branch, which may result in the loss of the material to the home branch, as well as in the unequal distribution of books throughout the various branches; and WHEREAS, The sharing and dispersal of information and literature throughout the Free Library of Philadelphia system is important; however, the contributions of local neighborhood library Friends Groups and others should be honored with the preservation and return of their unique literary materials to the home libraries; and WHEREAS, Particular neighborhood libraries house special collections and maintain materials relating to the specific history, interests and needs of their regions or neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Friends of the Free Library groups exist to support their particular local library and to purchase materials requested by the patrons of that library; including donations by the Friends with the specific intention to enhance the collection of their local branch; and WHEREAS, The proposed "Floating Collections" policy could diminish the support for the purchase of local library materials and the ability to obtain endowments and support by the local Friends groups; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby urges the Free Library of Philadelphia to reconsider its proposed policy on "floating collections," in order to ensure the preservation and continuing enhancement of the unique and historical collections of local neighborhood libraries. FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy this resolution be forwarded to Siobhan Reardon, Executive Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, as evidence of the deep concern of this legislative body. ..End