1982
“For many years there has been a golden dream at Wesley, sometimes
merely at dream stage, and again a breath of enthusiasm that actually seems to
cause the walls to pulsate. A library! Wesley needs this – a room set aside for
Wesley people to visit, a room with at least two long tables with chairs where
members might sit and read, or copy from books too heavy to carry about. The
walls should be lightly tinted with good lighting, lined with bookcases. Each case
to carry a particular category: the current best sellers, poems, devotional
books for one in immediate need of help when called upon to give a devotional
or inspirational talk. Mystery books and Science Fiction are excellent when one
has to await the outcome of a crisis, copies of the Methodist Discipline,
Theological Studies, copies of different translations of the Bible, etc.
Several soft cushioned chairs should be available for comfortable
seating. Often a man or woman has to wait while his or her spouse attends an
important church meeting. A rack provided for the current magazines. Just a
room dedicated to BOOKS, made as comfortable and attractive as your own living
room.
The 1986 goal entails the purchase of excellent new books and the
updating of the lending process.
The library should be made available for all people to reach easily –
no long stairways to climb, but a clean, dry room where books and papers may be
maintained in good useable conditions for years.
All of this will require considerable planning and even physical labor,
a search for special people who really love books, acquisition of knowledge as
to proper lending process and many other details.
This is only the beginning of our golden dream, but we must start
somewhere!” (pg. 7)
Report was unsigned but under the nominations chart under
the “Education Workarea” was listed “Library” with Neva Sikes, chair and Marie
Remund and Meredith Cocklin as members of the committee. The library budget
that year was $300.
1984
In 1984, there
was no report but a committee was listed, again under Education. Chairs were
John Woodson and Neva Sikes, with members Marie Remund and Meredith Cocklin.
They library had a budget of $300 that year.
1987
In 1987, the
co-chairs were Neva Sikes and Mary McGoodwin, again assisted by Marie Remund.
The budget was $525.
“Your library
committee feels that 1987 has been a successful and productive year. Library
work is an ever ongoing project, so we are dreaming again.
Our needs are listed
below in order of priority:
1. Typewriter!
2. A work space created by building a double
sided shelf the height of the existing supply cabinet.*
3. A conference table and chairs for reading,
study or research.
4. Improved lighting.
5. Paint walls, woodwork, window sills and
repair the ceiling.
6. New draperies for the windows. We suggest
the style in the hall.
7. Three book cases.*
8. Upholster existing sofa and chairs or
replace them.
9. Chair for typist.
10. Carpet
An answered prayer has
been the services of Mary McGoodwin. She is most dependable and proficient in
all phases of library procedure. She is
co-chair-person.
We have received many
good books which have been catalogued and placed on the shelves. We have been
promised a great number of good, suitable books for the library. The Library Committee has a written policy to
determine which books are acceptable for a church library.
A written report for
improving the library has been forwarded to the Property Committee.
We have faith that our
dreams will become REALITY.
Neva Sikes
Co-Chairperson
*To be built by Mr.
Tom Cartmill”, Charge Conference Report, 1987 (12)
1988
In 1988, the
successful leadership of the previous year was repeated and the budget fell to
$500.
“A few days ago we
checked the 1987 Charge Conference booklet and found a most gratifying to see
that all of the suggested needs have been supplied.
A great number of new
books have been placed on the completed bookshelves, a sofa, chairs, and lamp
are now available for your use.
A conference table and
chairs have been in use during most of 1988.
Our own Mary McGoodwin
has worked like a trouper (helped by Florence Hendricks) in securing furniture,
pictures, and other ‘treasures’ to enhance the library.
A large updated
unabridged dictionary has been secured and a greatly needed Concordance,
presented by the Two-In-One Class, is now available for use.
We look forward to
1989, and have presented a budget to the Budget Committee for its perusal. Among our needs:
1. New Books
2. Library Supplies
3. Work Book Encyclopedia
In the Sounds of
Wesley we inserted an article asking for the possible donation of the World
Book Encyclopedia. To date none has
responded. If possible and we can find a
good set at a reasonable price, we would like to include that in our budget.
Our dreams have almost
been realized!
Nova Sikes
Co-chairman”,
Charge Conference report. 1988 [pg.10]
1989
In 1989, same
leaders and budget
“Summary of 1989
Goals:
1. Three new bookcases
2. Processing of Audio Visual Materials for
Children’s Department
3. Encyclopedia world Books
4. Better Lighting for Library
Accomplishments in
1989:
1. The new bookcases are now in use:
2. Work on Audio Visual materials are now in
process and almost completed
3. Numerous books were purchased for members
needing Large Print, both fiction and non-fiction.
4. Many books on PRAYER and DEVOTION have been
purchased and placed in a section of a
bookcase in two categories.
Dreams for the Future:
1. Better lighting in the library
2. Securing the Encyclopedia World Books
3. New bookcases for the Children’s Department
Library work is a
continuous undertaking. We plan to secure many carefully selected books and
other necessary items for use to maintain a well organized library at Wesley.
Neva Sikes
Co-Chairperson”, Charge
Conference, 1989, [pg. 17]
1990
In 1990, Mary
McGoodwin was lead chair assisted by Neva Sikes and committee member Marie
Remund. $500 budget.
“Goals Accomplished in
1990:
·
Disposed
of out of date audio-visual materials in the children’s dept.
·
Adult and
children’s books and materials have been catalouged and processed (an on-going
process)
·
Sunday School
Class members are taking books to class to encourage reading and library usage.
·
The U.M.W.
Reading Program has been moved into the Library. This has brought more people
into the library. These books will eventually become part of the main library
collection.
Suggested Goals for
the New Year:
·
Continue
purchasing books and materials
·
Continue
processing all books and materials
·
Young
children need to learn care of books
·
During
National Library Week in April, bring the library to the attention of church members
·
Purchase a
set of World Book Encyclopedia
·
Purchase
videos for Sunday School Classes, Children’s Stories, and the seeing impaired.
Dreams for the Future:
·
Neighborhood
children coming for tutoring and help with their studies.
·
Children
of members of the church coming to use the library while their parents are
involved in meetings
·
Members of
the church using Commentaries, Bible Atlases, and other Materials in Bible
Study.
·
If the
Library is used in the evening better lighting will be needed.
Mary McGoodwin
Co-Chairperson.”
Charge Conference report 1990 [pg.9]
1995
In 1995, Mary
McGoodwin served as chair assisted by committee members Ruby Brewer, Madeline
Hamilton, Helen Murphy, Maxine Pucci, Velda Newman. Budget was $500.
“There has been a wonderful increase in library usage this year. An average of 40 to 50 books are in
circulation most of the time.
The Library Committee meets the last Friday of each month to process
new books and mend books. They have
worked 100 hours this year.
The library was redecorated with new carpet, drapes, shades and
valances. A video stand was purchased.
A number of books have been donated by members.
Mary McGoodwin, Chair.” Charge Conference report, 1995, [pg. 4].
1998
In 1998, there
were no reports from many work areas but the committee was identified with Mary
McGoodwin, chair, with Ruby Brewer, Helen Murphy and Velda Newman as committee
members. There was no budget in the charge conference report on file.
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