LIBRARY NOTES
Barbara H. Stanton
The Wallet
Monday, January 1, 1996
The Library's two wallets, for the 1993-1995 Capital Campaign and the 1994-1995 Annual Appeal, have been filling at a wonderful rate thanks to the continuing generosity of members and friends. Final pledge payments and new contributions have swelled the Capital Campaign total to almost $700,000 as this three-year effort nears completion.
Recently, through the good offices of Dr. James J. Heslin, the Campaign received a $5,000 donation from The Guide Foundation of New York City in consideration "of the important work undertaken at the Library." This gift will help pay for the retrospective conversion now underway. Retrospective conversion is the process of describing the Library's holdings in a form that can be stored and accessed by computer, permitting computerized book circulation, which will save the staff much drudgery.
At the same time, the 1994-1995 Annual Appeal ended at a record $118,347, an increase of 37% over the 1993-1994 total of $86,290, itself a previous record. The Annual Appeal runs from November to November and supplies approximately 10% of the Library's operating funds. The 1994-1995 total is particularly noteworthy as a number of members were fulfilling pledges to the Capital Campaign during this period.
Many, many thanks to all the Library's contributors! You ensure the continuation of this special institution.
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