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|Organization name=Wayne County Public Library
| address=[[304 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio|304 N. Market St.]] (see wcpl.info for all locations)
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| city=Wooster
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|Sub-Industry=Libraries and Archives
| zip=44691
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| phone=330.262-0916
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|Services=Public Library
| contact=Jennifer Shatzer
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|Year Start=1897
| title=Director
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|Founded in city=Wooster
| email=jshatzer@wcpl.info
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|Founded in state=Ohio
| updated=2021-01
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|Status=Active
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|Predecessors=Wooster Public Library and Museum
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|Parent organizations=Wayne County Public Library
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|Divisions=WCPL Administration; WCPL Board of Trustees; WCPL Wooster Main
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|Key persons={{Staff
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|Full name=Katherine Schantz
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|Role=Head Librarian
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|Period from year=1956
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|Period until year=1969
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|Full name=Margaret Hauenstein
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|Role=Head Librarian
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|Township=Killbuck
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|County=Wayne
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|Address label=Dalton
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|Address label=Doylestown
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|Building number=169
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|Street=N. Portage St.
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|Township=Chippewa
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|Address label=Rittman
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|Address label=Shreve
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|Township=Clinton
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|County=Wayne
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|Address label=West Salem
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|Building number=99
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|City=West Salem
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|Township=Congress
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|County=Wayne
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==Wooster Free Library Association==
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By 1897, more interest was generated and the citizens met and organized the [[Wooster Library Association|Wooster Free Library Association]]. Anyone could become a member of the subscription library by signing the constitution and paying a fee of $1.00. There was also an annual fee of $1.00. The Association and the library were governed by a Board of Trustees elected annually by the members. A standing committee on the library was also chosen to meet monthly to select all reading materials, hire the librarian, and other staff members, and to attend to all other matters relating to the library.
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On April 10, 1897 the committee met and hired its first librarian, Miss [[Bertha Ellsperman]], at a salary of three dollars per week and a janitor and set the library hours as 9-11 a.m. and 12-8 p.m. each day from October to April. The [[Women's Christian Association]] ladies managed the reading room in the morning before the librarian arrived for her afternoon and evening duties. In May 1897, the Trustees voted to move the library to the southeast corner of East Liberty and Buckeye Streets where a two year lease was taken on the second floor.
  
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In November of 1897, the Trustees clarified the duties of the librarian. Morning hours were discontinued and Miss Ellsperman was solely responsible for library operations throughout the day. She was permitted one evening off per week, provided it was not Saturday evening and that her substitute was acceptable to the board.
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In 1899, the Trustees had discovered a state statute that gave local boards of education the privilege of levying a tax for the support of the public library.  In 1900, the [[Wooster Board of Education]] agreed to help the Trustees maintain the library.
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In 1901, Miss Ellsperman was relieved of her duties as librarian because the Trustees felt "for the best future growth and proper development of the library, change was advisable." Mrs. Elizabeth McBride was selected as a substitute replacement until a suitable permanent librarian could be found. Mrs. Elizabeth McBride stayed until April 1905 when Della M. Dice was elected librarian. Mrs. McBride became Della Dice's assistant.
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==Wooster School District Library==
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In 1903, seeking a way to secure adequate funding for the library, the Trustees again approached the [[Wooster Board of Education]]. The Ohio Legislature had passed in 1902 an act that authorized local Boards of Education to collect real estate tax for library purposes. The [[Wooster Board of Education]] agreed to the establishment of a School District Library. The Trustees were now appointed by the [[Wooster Board of Education]].
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==Wooster Public Library and Museum==
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In 1903, the Trustees asked Mr. James Mullins, one of the trustees, to write to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie] asking for funds for a new building. He did and soon received a reply offering $12,000 for the building project. The Trustees felt that this was insufficient and Mr. Mullins, at their urging, wrote again and asked for $15,000. Mr. Carnegie agreed, with the requirement that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.
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* Carnegie Library
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** Completed: Mary 1903
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** 2 story (Columbus dark grey brick building)
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** Architect: Vernon Redding (Mansfield, Ohio)
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** Contractor: John H. King (Galion, Ohio)
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The Trustees bought property on the northwest corner of Market and Larwill Streets from John Fawcett Larwill.  The building was designed by architect Vernon Redding of Mansfield and build by John King of Galion. The total cost of the project was $23,000 which included: architect's fee of $525, land purchase $4,500, building cost $14,262 and the remainder reported as miscellaneous expenses which included heating, plumbing, furniture, etc. In May 1905 the building was dedicated.  Although Carnegie funds were responsible for the construction of the buildings, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.
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With the new building and new librarian came new hours and rules.  The library was open daily from nine to nine except Sunday when it was open from one to four.  All persons, over eight years of age who were residents of Wooster and the Wooster School District were permitted to borrow books. Residents of Wayne County outside the district could also borrow books by paying an annual fee of $1.00.
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The library collection grew during this period and by 1911, a card catalog was in place. The collection included 6,317 books; 29 monthly and 8 weekly magazines; and six daily and three weekly newspapers.
  
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Interest in the second floor museum also increased. Mr. Mullins had donated his collection of stuffed birds to the museum in 1910 and the museum acquired many Wayne County relics. Dr. J. H. Todd's collection of Ohio archaeological specimens and Rev. Jacob Reis' relics of Cameron in West Africa became part of the museum.  The museum officially opened in 1918 and remained a popular part of the library until it was moved to the [[Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio|Wayne County Historical Society]] in 1958.
  
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During World War I, the public library collaborated with the [https://www.wooster.edu/academics/libraries/about/maps/andrews-library/ College of Wooster Library] to send books to the soldiers in camps in North Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey.
  
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Contagious diseases caused the library to close several times during the early years. It was closed in January and February 1901 and January 1915. The longest closings were in the fall and winter of 1918-1919. Spanish influenza spread across Europe and came to the United States with the returning World War I soldiers. The entire country, including Wayne County, Ohio was effected. The library was only open seven days in October, nineteen in November and closed in December and January.
  
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In 1922, Miss Myrtle Allen resigned the position as librarian that she had held since 1909. Mrs. Eugenia Glenn]] began her position as librarian on September 1, 1923 and would continue until 1944. Mrs. Glenn had been educated at Vassar and the Carnegie Library School. she gave teachers reading lists of 30 books for students in grades three through six. The students were to read and report on four books each month and receive credit on their report cards. She spoke to parent-teacher groups and actively promoted cooperation between the schools and the library. In 1923, the first story hour for young children was held. In 1925, the library opened its first branch in the high school. In the fall of 1923, all third through six grade students in Wooster Schools were required to visit the library and museum.
  
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In 1929, the board adopted a new policy for library employment.There would be one full time librarian and one full time assistant, both were to be graduates of accredited library schools.
  
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'"Public library is being transformed from the monumental institution of a few decades past to a place of practical service. Instead of a library becoming a place of storage of books, merely for their own sake, it becomes a place for exchange of information of any kind that the members of the community may desire to obtain." -- Miss Eugenia Glenn
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In 1903, the Trustees asked Mr. James {{Surname|Mullins, one of the trustees, to write to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie] asking for funds for a new building. He did and soon received a reply offering $12,000 for the building project. The Trustees felt that this was insufficient and Mr. Mullins, at their urging, wrote again and asked for $15,000.  Mr. Carnegie agreed, with the requirement that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.
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[[Wayne County District Public Library]]
 
  
[[Wooster, Ohio]] ({{Start date|1960|01}})
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The Trustees bought property on the northwest corner of Market and Larwill Streets from John Fawcett Larwill.  The building was designed by architect Vernon Redding of Mansfield and build by John King of Galion.  The total cost of the project was $23,000 which included: architect's fee of $525, land purchase $4,500, building cost $14,262 and the remainder reported as miscellaneous expenses which included heating, plumbing, furniture, etc.  In May 1905 the building was dedicated.  Although Carnegie funds were responsible for the construction of the buildings, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.
  
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The Depression years of 1931-33 were lean for the library. Loans from the citizens national Bank and contributions from interested residents helped supplement the reduced tax collections. The library was able to stay open although the hours were reduced.
[[Wooster, Ohio]]
 
United States
 
9 - [[N Market St|304 N Market St]], [[Wooster, Ohio]]
 
Wayne County Public Library region of [[Wayne County, Ohio]]
 
Jennifer {{Surname|Shatzer}}
 
  
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1933 was the beginning of county wide extension service with free library service being extended to all county residents. In 1934, county teachers could borrow twelve books for classroom use. By 1935, fifty six school rooms were supplied with library books. Extension work had become an integral part of the library and provisions had been made in the budget for a collection of books for the county.
  
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In 1936 deposit stations were established in the Fredericksburg School, the Rittman High School, various homes in [[Marshallville, Ohio|Marshallville]], and the city hall in [[Smithville, Ohio|Smithville]]. The next year found deposit stations in [[Sterling, Ohio|Sterling]], [[West Salem, Ohio|West Salem]], [[Dalton, Ohio|Dalton]], and [[Apple Creek, Ohio|Apple Creek]].
  
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On June 5, 1937, the first branch library opened in [[Rittman, Ohio|Rittman]].  he already existing Shreve library came under Wooster supervision November 5, 1938.  The Creston branch opened June 13, 1939. A volunteer library operating in [[Doylestown, Ohio|Doylestown]], with Wooster Library books, was officially made a branch in 1941.
  
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The first bookmobile service was started on October 3, 1940 with the first trip being taken to [[Fredericksburg, Ohio|Fredericksburg]].
  
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World War II brought changes to the library. Shortages in material and personnel were felt by the library. Several library employees were either called into service or went to work in defense plants.  Gas rationing affected bookmobile service. It was difficult for the library to purchase books and periodicals because of paper shortages. Again, as in World War I, the library collected books to send to various military bases.
  
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In 1941, Wooster Schools took over operation of the high school library and the public library placed greater emphasis on its younger patrons. Second grade students were given library instruction before their first cards were issued and more picture books were purchased and displayed to interest younger children and their parents.
  
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On August 5, 1943 Mrs. Glenn resigned as head librarian.  Helen Sebeika, the children's librarian, assumed the head librarian position. Hampered by what she felt was an insufficient collection, Miss Sebeika attempted to strengthen the branches.  In 1945, the library received a $500 grant from the State of Ohio for outstanding extension service. The rules of the library had not been officially changed since 1905.  Trustees voted to make changes in May 1945.  All county residents were entitled to receive library cards and children upon completing the first grade were able to obtain their first card.  Hours were set at noon to nine weekdays and ten to nine on Saturday.
  
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Miss Ruth Minglin became head librarian in January 1946 replacing Miss Sebeika and her interim successor Miss Bernath. Miss Minglin resigned in March 1947 and Miss Mary Merritt was named the next head librarian.
  
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Under Miss Merritt, the budget was increased and film service, by contract with the [https://cpl.org/ Cleveland Public Library], was started. In addition, a new bookmobile was ordered, the collection expanded, and salaries improved. In 1948, the first discussion of organizing the library as a county district was held. The board agreed to study the situation taking no action until 1958.
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On August 31, 1956, Miss Merritt resigned and Miss Katherine Schantz became head librarian.
  
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Through the 1950s, services to county residents had been increased through the extension department and through open borrowing privileges.  However, no legal jurisdiction had changed and county residents had no representation on the Board.  In 1958 the Friends Groups of both Rittman and Doylestown asked the board to make the change to a county district library.
  
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The Trustees felt this was an unwise move and controversy raged throughout the county for several months.  Amid threats of a motion to be placed on the ballot in November and publicity that extended beyond the county, the Board of Trustees, after considerable debate and negotiations, finally signed a resolution on November 18, 1959 that would change the legal status of the library.  On January 1, 1960, the [[Wayne County Public Library|Wayne County District Public Library]] was created.
  
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==Wayne County Public Library==
  
==Comprehensive History==
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The Wayne County Public Library was officially established in 1897. Its former name was the Wooster Public Library and Museum. On January 1, 1960, the Wayne County District Public Library was created.
The Wayne County Public Library was officially established in 1897. Its former name was the [[Wooster Public Library and Museum]]. On January 1, 1960, the [[Wayne County District Public Library]] was created.
 
  
 
By this time, the library had been serving the county for many years. Library building conditions at all the branches and Main continued to deteriorate. At Main, there was insufficient space to provide the services and materials that were needed by the community.
 
By this time, the library had been serving the county for many years. Library building conditions at all the branches and Main continued to deteriorate. At Main, there was insufficient space to provide the services and materials that were needed by the community.
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On September 20, 1965 the architectural firm [[Tuchman and Canute]] presented the drawings of the new building. Since the new building was to be built on the site of the existing library, temporary quarters had to be found for the collection. the library moved in November 1965 to the [[Crater Motor]] building on East North Street where it remained until the new building was completed in March 1967. The formal dedication ceremony was held on October 8, 1967.
 
On September 20, 1965 the architectural firm [[Tuchman and Canute]] presented the drawings of the new building. Since the new building was to be built on the site of the existing library, temporary quarters had to be found for the collection. the library moved in November 1965 to the [[Crater Motor]] building on East North Street where it remained until the new building was completed in March 1967. The formal dedication ceremony was held on October 8, 1967.
  
Miss {{Surname|Schantz}} retired in March 1969 and was replaced by Miss Margaret {{Surname|Hauenstein}} who had begun her library career at [[Wooster High School]] and then had moved on to [[Cleveland Public Library]] and [[Cuyahoga County Public Library]] before returning to her native Wooster.
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Miss Schantz retired in March 1969 and was replaced by Miss Margaret Hauenstein who had begun her library career at [[Wooster High School]] and then had moved on to [[Cleveland Public Library]] and [[Cuyahoga County Public Library]] before returning to her native Wooster.
  
 
Family service was started by the bookmobile in September 1972. The bookmobile made stops at thirteen Wayne County communities without branches. These stops were held in the afternoons and evenings to give adults better access to reading materials. The third week of the schedule was designated for town stops while the first two weeks were used to make stops at fourteen county elementary schools. Bookmobile service to the junior and senior high schools had been discontinued because most of the schools during consolidation had developed their own libraries.   
 
Family service was started by the bookmobile in September 1972. The bookmobile made stops at thirteen Wayne County communities without branches. These stops were held in the afternoons and evenings to give adults better access to reading materials. The third week of the schedule was designated for town stops while the first two weeks were used to make stops at fourteen county elementary schools. Bookmobile service to the junior and senior high schools had been discontinued because most of the schools during consolidation had developed their own libraries.   
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After two years of planning, the Shreve library finally moved into its new building in November 1972. A formal dedication was held on January 28, 1973. The need for a new library in Doylestown was first presented in 1972 and in September 1973 plans were approved for a new building. However, it was not until November 20, 1977 that the building was finally dedicated. Various community groups had worked together to raise the needed funds for construction of the building and the Wayne County Public Library paid for the interior furnishings as well as the book collection.
 
After two years of planning, the Shreve library finally moved into its new building in November 1972. A formal dedication was held on January 28, 1973. The need for a new library in Doylestown was first presented in 1972 and in September 1973 plans were approved for a new building. However, it was not until November 20, 1977 that the building was finally dedicated. Various community groups had worked together to raise the needed funds for construction of the building and the Wayne County Public Library paid for the interior furnishings as well as the book collection.
  
Miss Hauenstein retired in January 1980.  Joseph {{Surname|Marconi}}, who had served as director of the [[Bayliss Public Library]] and [[Hiawathaland Library Cooperative]] in Michigan, was named director.
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Miss Hauenstein retired in January 1980.  Joseph Marconi, who had served as director of the [[Bayliss Public Library]] and [[Hiawathaland Library Cooperative]] in Michigan, was named director.
  
 
Art prints, video cassettes, and toys were added to the ever increasing materials collection. With the growth of the collection and the expansion of services offered, the building had become crowded and renovation was needed. With the help of federal funds, the renovation project became a reality and remodeling began in May 1984. A rededication was held April 15, 1985.
 
Art prints, video cassettes, and toys were added to the ever increasing materials collection. With the growth of the collection and the expansion of services offered, the building had become crowded and renovation was needed. With the help of federal funds, the renovation project became a reality and remodeling began in May 1984. A rededication was held April 15, 1985.
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With the percentage received from the state income tax cut back and the demand for materials and services increasing, the library board decided in November 1993 to place a five year one mill operating levy on the ballot. The levy passed 12,683 to 10,385.
 
With the percentage received from the state income tax cut back and the demand for materials and services increasing, the library board decided in November 1993 to place a five year one mill operating levy on the ballot. The levy passed 12,683 to 10,385.
  
Joseph Marconi retired in January 1995. Theodore {{Surname|Allison}}, Director of the [[Bellevue Public Library]] was chosen as his replacement. Following the precedent set in 1901, the board asked for Allison's resignation in November 1995. Despite protests from the staff and the public, the board refused to reinstate Mr. Allison. Alice {{Surname|Finley}}, Assistant Director, was appointed Acting Director until a replacement could be found. In August 1996, Pamela {{Surname|Hickson-Stevenson}}, director of the [[Wadsworth Public Library]], was named director.
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Joseph Marconi retired in January 1995. Theodore Allison, Director of the [[Bellevue Public Library]] was chosen as his replacement. Following the precedent set in 1901, the board asked for Allison's resignation in November 1995. Despite protests from the staff and the public, the board refused to reinstate Mr. Allison. Alice Finley, Assistant Director, was appointed Acting Director until a replacement could be found. In August 1996, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, director of the [[Wadsworth Public Library]], was named director.
  
 
In November 1996 the first OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) computer was installed giving the public graphical interface to the Internet.
 
In November 1996 the first OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) computer was installed giving the public graphical interface to the Internet.
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On February 14, 1997, the 300 year old northern red oak that had shaded both library buildings (Wooster) and countless readers throughout the years had to be cut down.
 
On February 14, 1997, the 300 year old northern red oak that had shaded both library buildings (Wooster) and countless readers throughout the years had to be cut down.
  
On June 29, 2001, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson resigned from the Wayne County Public Library to accept a position with the [[Portage County District Library]].  Greg {{Surname|Lubelski}}, Executive Director of the [[Erie County (PA) Public Library]] began as the new library director May 2002. He remained until his retirement in 2010. Jimmy {{Surname|Epling}} was director for a short time in 2010. With Epling's resignation, Jennifer {{Surname|Shatzer}} became Interim director in October 2010 and was named the new director a few months later by the Board.
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On June 29, 2001, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson resigned from the Wayne County Public Library to accept a position with the [[Portage County District Library]].  Greg Lubelski, Executive Director of the [[Erie County (PA) Public Library]] began as the new library director May 2002. He remained until his retirement in 2010. Jimmy Epling was director for a short time in 2010. With Epling's resignation, Jennifer Shatzer became Interim director in October 2010 and was named the new director a few months later by the Board.
 
 
==Main Branch (Wooster, Ohio)==
 
====Wooster Libraries: The Beginning====
 
[[File:saibens.jpg|thumbnail|Historical record shows the existence of a library on the second story of the Saiebens store building (pictured left).]]The early history about the first library in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]] isn't well recorded. The exact date of the founding of the first Wooster library is unknown. Prior to 1857, some type of library association was in existence although the records do not provide information on its location or members. A group of Wooster residents first discussed the formation of a Wooster library at a school house meeting in 1857.
 
 
 
Wooster citizens met at the school house of Subdistrict One on March 7, 1857 and formally organized the Wooster Library Association. They chose a board of directors; four individuals who were already serving as directors of the old organization. The association housed its collection of history and reference books in the law offices of M. {{Surname|Bonewitz}} on Liberty Street.
 
 
 
In the late 1890s, records also show a library on the second floor of a clothing store&mdash;{{Surname|Saibenes}} "Clothes for Kiddies"&mdash;on East Liberty and Buckeye.
 
 
 
Planning for the Wooster Free Library began in 1897. In 1900, the Board of Education levied a tax and raised $500 to start a reading room.
 
 
 
====Carnegie Library====
 
[[File:CarnegieBuilding.JPG|thumbnail|Wooster's 1905 "Carnegie" library.]]When Andrew {{Surname|Carnegie}} gave the [[College of Wooster]] money to rebuild buildings destroyed in a fire, the Library committee asked for financial help to build a new library. After some negotiation, Carnegie agreed to contribute $15,000.
 
 
 
A site was purchased at the corner of Market and {{Surname|Larwill}} Streets, and construction began. The building was designed by architect Vernon {{Surname|Redding}} and built by John {{Surname|King}}. The building was completed in 1905 for a total cost of $22,300. It was never officially named a Carnegie library despite Carnegie's funding.
 
 
 
To access funds from the intangible taxes, the Library was put under the authority of the City School Board.
 
 
 
By 1911, the Library collection had grown to over 6,300 books and a card catalog was in place. A museum on the second floor of the Library officially opened in 1918. It housed many relics and archeological specimens from [[Wayne County, Ohio|Wayne County]]. It remained opened until 1958 when it was moved to the [[Wayne County Historical Society]].
 
 
 
During World War I, the Library collaborated with the [[College of Wooster]] Library to send books to the soldiers in camps in [[North Carolina]], [[Virginia]], and [[New Jersey]].
 
 
 
Not so fun fact: In 1918 the Spanish Influenza spread across Europe and came to the United States with returning WWI soldiers. Due to illness, that October the Library was only open 7 days, 19 days in November, and was closed all of December and January.
 
 
 
====Larwill St. Library====
 
[[File:Larwill Rendering.JPG|thumbnail|An architect's rendering of Wooster's Larwill St. library.]]By the 1960s, Wooster's population had increased from 5,000 to 7,000 and the Library no longer had the room to operate. The weight of books had the floors buckling and the [[#Bookmobile|bookmobile]] was loaded from a basement window.
 
 
 
The new Library was to be built on the site of the old Carnegie Library. The Carnegie Library was torn down in 1966 to begin construction of the new Library on the same lot. The Library collection was temporarily relocated to the [[Crater Motor Building]] and remained there until March of 1967. [[Freeman Construction]] was selected as general contractor and the building was designed by the [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]] architectural firm, {{Surname|Tuchman}} and {{Surname|Canute}}. This Library operated until 2007.
 
 
 
[[File:h_larwill.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Larwill St. facility in Wooster.]]The Larwill building was partially renovated in the first half of 2008 to serve as the new Operations Center, previously located in the basement of the Wayne Metro Housing building on Market St. The new renovation also features a larger garage and working areas for the [[#Bookmobile|Bookmobile Department]], eliminating the need for rented garage and storage space. This new center also houses the Finance, IT, Human Resources, Publicity, Maintenance and the Technical Services (TS) Department. The TS Department handles the purchasing, cataloging, and inventory of all materials in the <abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr> system.
 
 
 
====Liberty St. Library====
 
[[File:h_liberty.jpg|thumbnail|The current Wooster Library on Liberty St.]]Commemorated June 23, 2007, the new Liberty Street Library was build as an upgrade to the aging Larwill location. A groundbreaking ceremony for the $10 million construction took place on June 17, 2006. The larger location features far more room for continued growth, as well as improved facilities for public use. More parking, study rooms, reading areas, more public computer terminals, meeting rooms, as well as a large children's area were added.
 
 
 
Fun Fact: On Christmas Eve 1991 at 10:45am, the <abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr> circulated its 1 millionth item for the first time in one year. The [[#Dalton Library|Dalton Branch]] checked out the milestone item. To celebrate, the patron checking out the 1-millionth item received a $100 savings bond.
 
 
 
==Outlying Branches==
 
===[[Shreve Library]]===
 
[[File:h_shreve.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Shreve branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[Rittman Library]]===
 
[[File:h_rittman.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Rittman branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[Creston Library]]===
 
[[File:h_creston.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Creston branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[Dalton Library]]===
 
[[File:H dalton.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Dalton's branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[Doylestown Library]]===
 
[[File:DOY2.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s Doylestown branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[West Salem Library]]===
 
[[File:WestSalem.jpg|thumbnail|<abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s West Salem branch.]]
 
 
 
===[[Bookmobile Library]]===
 
[[File:Mobile Branch - Small (4).jpg|thumbnail|One of <abbr title="Wayne County Public Library">WCPL</abbr>'s two bookmobiles&mdash;a 2003 Bluebird.]]
 
 
 
==WCPL Historical Records==
 
There are many scrapbooks on the [[Wayne County Public Library]].  These scrapbooks are kept in genealogy staff workroom in the glass cabinets.  Other papers regarding the library are located in the same place and are not organized.  Other items regarding library history include the following:
 
 
 
* Financial Records 1904-1926
 
* Acquisition Records
 
* Accession Books 1938-1943
 
* WCPL Library Fund and Appropriation Ledger and Cash Journal January 1963-June 1964
 
* Librarian’s Yearly Reports 1910-1948
 
* Borrowers Register 1923-19770
 
* Circulation Statistics 1957-1961
 
* Newspaper articles 1897-1943
 
* Publicity 1939-1950
 
* Several notebooks on the Friends of the Library
 
 
 
==Locations==
 
Main Library
 
*  {{Address | number=220 | street=W. Liberty St. | city=Wooster | state=Ohio | zip=44691 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Killbuck }}
 
Operations Center and Bookmobile
 
*  {{Address | number=304 | street=N. Market St. | city=Wooster | state=Ohio | zip=44691 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Killbuck }}
 
Creston
 
*  {{Address | number=116 | street=S. Main St. | city=Creston | state=Ohio | zip=44217 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Canaan }}
 
Dalton
 
*  {{Address | number=127 | street=S. Church St. | city=Dalton | state=Ohio | zip=44618 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Sugar Creek }}
 
Doylestown
 
*  {{Address | number=169 | street=N. Portage St. | city=Doylestown | state=Ohio | zip=44230 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Chippewa }}
 
Rittman
 
*  {{Address | number=49 | street=W. Ohio Ave. | city=Rittman | state=Ohio | zip=44270 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Milton }}
 
Shreve
 
*  {{Address | number=189 | street=W. McConkey St. | city=Shreve | state=Ohio | zip=44676 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Clinton }}
 
West Salem
 
*  {{Address | number=99 | street=E. Buckeye St. | city=West Salem | state=Ohio | zip=44287 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Congress }}
 
 
 
==Departments==
 
 
 
===[[Board of Trustees WCPL Library]]===
 
===Administration===
 
 
 
====Annual Reports====
 
 
 
====[[Directors of Library WCPL]]====
 
 
 
===Children's===
 
 
 
====Summer Reading Club Themes====
 
*  1962 - Summer Reading Club was organized to include all of the branches and bookmobile. 183 children, 83 finished reading at least 15 books.
 
*  2011 - Novel Destinations
 
*  2013 - Beneath the Surface
 
*  2015 - Escape the Ordinary
 
*  2016 - Get in the Game
 
 
 
===Extension Service===
 
 
 
====[[Bookmobile Library]]====
 
====[[Creston Library]]====
 
====[[Dalton Library]]====
 
====[[Doylestown Library]]====
 
====[[Rittman Library]]====
 
====[[Shreve Library]]====
 
====[[West Salem Library]]====
 
 
 
===Film Department===
 
===Reference Department===
 
 
 
====[[Wayne County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Department|Genealogy and Local History]]====
 
 
 
==City Directories==
 
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==Slogans==
 
==Slogans==
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*  ''"Helping You Discover the World"''
*  ''"Helping You Discover the World"''  
 
 
 
==Historical documents==
 
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* History of the [[Wooster Library and Museum]]
 
 
 
==Timeline==
 
<!-- Bullet listing with date, EX. 1956 - March 6, Brief timeline -->
 
*  [[Wayne County Public Library Timeline|Historical Timeline]]
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
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===Business Letterheads===
 
 
 
 
 
===Business Photos===
 
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===Maps===
 
<gallery>
 
File:PublicLibrary-SanbornMaps1905.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1905
 
File:PublicLibrary-SanbornMaps1911.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1911
 
File:PublicSchoolDistrictLibrary-SanbornMaps1923.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1923 Public School
 
File:PublicLibrary-SanbornMaps1930.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1930
 
File:PublicLibrary-SanbornMaps1930-1945.PNG|Sanborn Maps 1930-1945
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Newspaper articles==
 
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===Newspaper full-text articles===
 
 
 
 
 
===Newspaper ads===
 
 
 
 
 
===Newspaper citations with no attached images===
 
 
 
  
==References==
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==Milestones==
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*  [[Wayne County Public Library Anniversary]]
  
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==Quick Facts==
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===1895-1902===
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*  1895 - Organized, [[Women's Christian Association]]
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*  - Prayer services were an early part of the [[Women's Christian Association]] and held adjoining to the reading room. Some records indicate they were held in connection with the reading room. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 7.</ref>
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*  1896 - July, An unidentified man served as librarian and begun to loan the books no later than July. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 8.</ref>
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*  1896 - December 26, According to a local newspaper, the reading room was developing into a public library. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 7.</ref>
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*  1897 - Spring, Sufficient number of citizens were interested in organizing the [[Wooster Free Library Association]] <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 8.</ref>
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*  1897 - Organized, [[Wooster Library Association|Wooster Free Library Association]]
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*  1897 - April 10, the committee hired its first library, Miss Bertha Ellsperman at the salary of three dollars a week and of a janitors at five dollars a month, setting the library hours at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day from October to April and adding an extra half hour before closing during the other months. The [[Women's Christian Association]] ladies were designated to manage the reading room during the morning hours before the librarian arrived.  <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 9-10.</ref>
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*  1897 - May, Trustees voted to move the library to the SW corner of E. Liberty and Buckeye Streets, a 2 year lease was signed for rooms on the 2nd floor from Mrs. S. Fisher for the sum of $7 a month. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 10.</ref>
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*  1897 - May, The committee on the library decided to spend $100 for new books. Miss Whitford announced that she had cataloged the 700 books which formed the library collection.
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*  1897 - November, Trustees deemed it necessary to define the duties of the library:
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**  Miss Bertha Ellsperman was Responsible for the "entire charge" of the library in the afternoon and evening (morning hours were discontinued) giving her total time during these hours connected with the library."
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**  Allowed to be absent one evening a week-- provided it was not Saturday and find a substitute satisfactory to the committee on the library.
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**  As a daily duty she was to supervise the janitor, reporting any negligence, dusting the tables and desk.
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**  Before leaving each day she was to place the papers on file and arrange the books properly on the shelves.
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**  Weekly the books, papers and shelves were to be dusted by the librarian.
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**  Dealing with the public, the librarian was "to see that general order is maintained, due courtesy exercised and all rules enforced."
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**  She was to collect fines for overdue and misused books.
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**  She must know the books in the library and be familiar with their subject, title, author, and location on the shelf.
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**  <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 10-11|History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight.. </ref>
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*  1899 - The Trustees discovered a state statue which gave local boards of education the opportunity to levy a tax in support of the public library <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11.</ref>
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*  1900 - The [[Wooster Board of Education]] agreed to "aid the Trustees in maintaining a library"<ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11.</ref>
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**  Miss Ellsperman's annual report showed that boys from 10-18 years old were the most frequent library users and were interested in travels, adventure, history and science. Books for homework were requested, as well as, books used for discussion at art and literary club meetings. "Obligation cards" showed that 856 borrowers and the circulation for each month varied from 300 to 900 books for a total of 7,079 for the year. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11-12.</ref>
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*  1901 - September, Miss Ellsperman was relieved of her duties as library because the Trustees felt that "for the best future growth and proper development of the library change was advisable." <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.</ref>
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**  Mrs. Elizabeth McBride was selected as a substitute until a suitable candidate could be found. She stayed as librarian until April 1905. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.</ref>
  
[[Category:116 S. Main St., Creston, Ohio]]
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===1903-1959===
[[Category:127 S. Church St., Dalton, Ohio]]
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*  1903 - January, the Board of Trustees at the library as Mr. Mullins to write to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie Andrew Carnegie], the famous philanthropist, asking for funds for a new building. Mr. Mullins was reluctant, but agreed to write the letter the next day. He quickly received a reply back offering $12,000 which the Trustees decided insufficient for the building project. Again, they urged Mr. Mullins to write and ask for $15,000 which was the sum finally granted. Mr. Carnegie's only requirement for the library (which never bore his name) was that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.<ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.</ref>
[[Category:169 N. Portage St., Doylestown, Ohio]]
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*  1903 - April 13, Trustees formed a committee to confer with the [[Wooster Board of Education]] to see if they would assume responsibility of the library. This would provide the library with real estate tax collection according to "An act authorizing Boards of Education to provide library privileges for city, village, and special school districts" passed by the Ohio Legislature on October 17, 1902. It is worthy to note <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 13.</ref>
[[Category:189 W. McConkey St., Shreve, Ohio]]
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*  1903 - May 21, The [[Wooster Board of Education]] accepted and appointed the same Board of Trustees of the library. The library now becomes a school district library. Each teacher was issued a circulation card for school use that the teacher could check out for students' use the books required in the pupils' reading course. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 13.</ref>
[[Category:220 W. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio]]
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*  1903 - June 23, Trustees examined several buildings sites and chose [[Market St.|304 N. Market St.]], [[Wooster, Ohio]] which they purchased from John Fawcett Larwill for $4,500. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.</ref>
[[Category:304 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio]]
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*  1905 - April, Della M. Dice was elected library and Mrs. Elizabeth McBride became her assistant. The Trustees received other applicants during this period, but no word is given why no action was taken. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.</ref>
[[Category:49 W. Ohio Ave., Rittman, Ohio]]
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*  1905 - May, the building was ready and a dedication ceremony was held. The cost of the construction was $14,262, add to that $4,500 for land, architect's fee of $525 and other miscellaneous expenses make the total cost of the library $23,000. <ref>History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.</ref>
[[Category:99 E. Buckeye St., West Salem, Ohio]]
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*  1905 - [[Wooster Free Library Association]] changes name to [[Wooster Public Library and Museum]]
[[Category:Active businesses in Wooster, Ohio]]
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*  1905 - [[Rules for the Wooster Public Library and Museum (1905)|Rules for the [[Wooster Public Library and Museum]] were drawn up.
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*  1959 - November 18, The Trustees felt this was an unwise move and controversy raged throughout the county for several months. Amid threats of a motion to be placed on the ballot in November and publicity that extended beyond the county, the Board of Trustees, after considerable debate and negotiations, finally signed a resolution on November 18, 1959 that would change the legal status of the library.
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===1960-2000===
[[Category:Businesses established in 1897]]
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*  1960 - January 1, the [[Wayne County District Public Library]] was created.
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    • 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio
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    • 127 S. Church St., Dalton, 44618, Ohio
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    • 169 N. Portage St., Doylestown, 44230, Ohio
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    • 116 S. Main St., Creston, 44217, Ohio
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    • 304 N. Market St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio
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    • 99 E. Buckeye St., West Salem, 44287, Ohio
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    • 49 W. Ohio Ave., Rittman, 44270, Ohio
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    • 189 McConkey St., Shreve, 44676, Ohio
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Wooster Free Library Association

By 1897, more interest was generated and the citizens met and organized the Wooster Free Library Association. Anyone could become a member of the subscription library by signing the constitution and paying a fee of $1.00. There was also an annual fee of $1.00. The Association and the library were governed by a Board of Trustees elected annually by the members. A standing committee on the library was also chosen to meet monthly to select all reading materials, hire the librarian, and other staff members, and to attend to all other matters relating to the library.

On April 10, 1897 the committee met and hired its first librarian, Miss Bertha Ellsperman, at a salary of three dollars per week and a janitor and set the library hours as 9-11 a.m. and 12-8 p.m. each day from October to April. The Women's Christian Association ladies managed the reading room in the morning before the librarian arrived for her afternoon and evening duties. In May 1897, the Trustees voted to move the library to the southeast corner of East Liberty and Buckeye Streets where a two year lease was taken on the second floor.

In November of 1897, the Trustees clarified the duties of the librarian. Morning hours were discontinued and Miss Ellsperman was solely responsible for library operations throughout the day. She was permitted one evening off per week, provided it was not Saturday evening and that her substitute was acceptable to the board.

In 1899, the Trustees had discovered a state statute that gave local boards of education the privilege of levying a tax for the support of the public library. In 1900, the Wooster Board of Education agreed to help the Trustees maintain the library.

In 1901, Miss Ellsperman was relieved of her duties as librarian because the Trustees felt "for the best future growth and proper development of the library, change was advisable." Mrs. Elizabeth McBride was selected as a substitute replacement until a suitable permanent librarian could be found. Mrs. Elizabeth McBride stayed until April 1905 when Della M. Dice was elected librarian. Mrs. McBride became Della Dice's assistant.

Wooster School District Library

In 1903, seeking a way to secure adequate funding for the library, the Trustees again approached the Wooster Board of Education. The Ohio Legislature had passed in 1902 an act that authorized local Boards of Education to collect real estate tax for library purposes. The Wooster Board of Education agreed to the establishment of a School District Library. The Trustees were now appointed by the Wooster Board of Education.

Wooster Public Library and Museum

In 1903, the Trustees asked Mr. James Mullins, one of the trustees, to write to Andrew Carnegie asking for funds for a new building. He did and soon received a reply offering $12,000 for the building project. The Trustees felt that this was insufficient and Mr. Mullins, at their urging, wrote again and asked for $15,000. Mr. Carnegie agreed, with the requirement that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.

  • Carnegie Library
    • Completed: Mary 1903
    • 2 story (Columbus dark grey brick building)
    • Architect: Vernon Redding (Mansfield, Ohio)
    • Contractor: John H. King (Galion, Ohio)

The Trustees bought property on the northwest corner of Market and Larwill Streets from John Fawcett Larwill. The building was designed by architect Vernon Redding of Mansfield and build by John King of Galion. The total cost of the project was $23,000 which included: architect's fee of $525, land purchase $4,500, building cost $14,262 and the remainder reported as miscellaneous expenses which included heating, plumbing, furniture, etc. In May 1905 the building was dedicated. Although Carnegie funds were responsible for the construction of the buildings, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.

With the new building and new librarian came new hours and rules. The library was open daily from nine to nine except Sunday when it was open from one to four. All persons, over eight years of age who were residents of Wooster and the Wooster School District were permitted to borrow books. Residents of Wayne County outside the district could also borrow books by paying an annual fee of $1.00.

The library collection grew during this period and by 1911, a card catalog was in place. The collection included 6,317 books; 29 monthly and 8 weekly magazines; and six daily and three weekly newspapers.

Interest in the second floor museum also increased. Mr. Mullins had donated his collection of stuffed birds to the museum in 1910 and the museum acquired many Wayne County relics. Dr. J. H. Todd's collection of Ohio archaeological specimens and Rev. Jacob Reis' relics of Cameron in West Africa became part of the museum. The museum officially opened in 1918 and remained a popular part of the library until it was moved to the Wayne County Historical Society in 1958.

During World War I, the public library collaborated with the College of Wooster Library to send books to the soldiers in camps in North Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey.

Contagious diseases caused the library to close several times during the early years. It was closed in January and February 1901 and January 1915. The longest closings were in the fall and winter of 1918-1919. Spanish influenza spread across Europe and came to the United States with the returning World War I soldiers. The entire country, including Wayne County, Ohio was effected. The library was only open seven days in October, nineteen in November and closed in December and January.

In 1922, Miss Myrtle Allen resigned the position as librarian that she had held since 1909. Mrs. Eugenia Glenn]] began her position as librarian on September 1, 1923 and would continue until 1944. Mrs. Glenn had been educated at Vassar and the Carnegie Library School. she gave teachers reading lists of 30 books for students in grades three through six. The students were to read and report on four books each month and receive credit on their report cards. She spoke to parent-teacher groups and actively promoted cooperation between the schools and the library. In 1923, the first story hour for young children was held. In 1925, the library opened its first branch in the high school. In the fall of 1923, all third through six grade students in Wooster Schools were required to visit the library and museum.

In 1929, the board adopted a new policy for library employment.There would be one full time librarian and one full time assistant, both were to be graduates of accredited library schools.

'"Public library is being transformed from the monumental institution of a few decades past to a place of practical service. Instead of a library becoming a place of storage of books, merely for their own sake, it becomes a place for exchange of information of any kind that the members of the community may desire to obtain." -- Miss Eugenia Glenn

In 1903, the Trustees asked Mr. James {{Surname|Mullins, one of the trustees, to write to Andrew Carnegie asking for funds for a new building. He did and soon received a reply offering $12,000 for the building project. The Trustees felt that this was insufficient and Mr. Mullins, at their urging, wrote again and asked for $15,000. Mr. Carnegie agreed, with the requirement that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.

The Trustees bought property on the northwest corner of Market and Larwill Streets from John Fawcett Larwill. The building was designed by architect Vernon Redding of Mansfield and build by John King of Galion. The total cost of the project was $23,000 which included: architect's fee of $525, land purchase $4,500, building cost $14,262 and the remainder reported as miscellaneous expenses which included heating, plumbing, furniture, etc. In May 1905 the building was dedicated. Although Carnegie funds were responsible for the construction of the buildings, the library was never designated as a Carnegie Library.

The Depression years of 1931-33 were lean for the library. Loans from the citizens national Bank and contributions from interested residents helped supplement the reduced tax collections. The library was able to stay open although the hours were reduced.

1933 was the beginning of county wide extension service with free library service being extended to all county residents. In 1934, county teachers could borrow twelve books for classroom use. By 1935, fifty six school rooms were supplied with library books. Extension work had become an integral part of the library and provisions had been made in the budget for a collection of books for the county.

In 1936 deposit stations were established in the Fredericksburg School, the Rittman High School, various homes in Marshallville, and the city hall in Smithville. The next year found deposit stations in Sterling, West Salem, Dalton, and Apple Creek.

On June 5, 1937, the first branch library opened in Rittman. he already existing Shreve library came under Wooster supervision November 5, 1938. The Creston branch opened June 13, 1939. A volunteer library operating in Doylestown, with Wooster Library books, was officially made a branch in 1941.

The first bookmobile service was started on October 3, 1940 with the first trip being taken to Fredericksburg.

World War II brought changes to the library. Shortages in material and personnel were felt by the library. Several library employees were either called into service or went to work in defense plants. Gas rationing affected bookmobile service. It was difficult for the library to purchase books and periodicals because of paper shortages. Again, as in World War I, the library collected books to send to various military bases.

In 1941, Wooster Schools took over operation of the high school library and the public library placed greater emphasis on its younger patrons. Second grade students were given library instruction before their first cards were issued and more picture books were purchased and displayed to interest younger children and their parents.

On August 5, 1943 Mrs. Glenn resigned as head librarian. Helen Sebeika, the children's librarian, assumed the head librarian position. Hampered by what she felt was an insufficient collection, Miss Sebeika attempted to strengthen the branches. In 1945, the library received a $500 grant from the State of Ohio for outstanding extension service. The rules of the library had not been officially changed since 1905. Trustees voted to make changes in May 1945. All county residents were entitled to receive library cards and children upon completing the first grade were able to obtain their first card. Hours were set at noon to nine weekdays and ten to nine on Saturday.

Miss Ruth Minglin became head librarian in January 1946 replacing Miss Sebeika and her interim successor Miss Bernath. Miss Minglin resigned in March 1947 and Miss Mary Merritt was named the next head librarian.

Under Miss Merritt, the budget was increased and film service, by contract with the Cleveland Public Library, was started. In addition, a new bookmobile was ordered, the collection expanded, and salaries improved. In 1948, the first discussion of organizing the library as a county district was held. The board agreed to study the situation taking no action until 1958.

On August 31, 1956, Miss Merritt resigned and Miss Katherine Schantz became head librarian.

Through the 1950s, services to county residents had been increased through the extension department and through open borrowing privileges. However, no legal jurisdiction had changed and county residents had no representation on the Board. In 1958 the Friends Groups of both Rittman and Doylestown asked the board to make the change to a county district library.

The Trustees felt this was an unwise move and controversy raged throughout the county for several months. Amid threats of a motion to be placed on the ballot in November and publicity that extended beyond the county, the Board of Trustees, after considerable debate and negotiations, finally signed a resolution on November 18, 1959 that would change the legal status of the library. On January 1, 1960, the Wayne County District Public Library was created.

Wayne County Public Library

The Wayne County Public Library was officially established in 1897. Its former name was the Wooster Public Library and Museum. On January 1, 1960, the Wayne County District Public Library was created.

By this time, the library had been serving the county for many years. Library building conditions at all the branches and Main continued to deteriorate. At Main, there was insufficient space to provide the services and materials that were needed by the community.

In 1962, a tax levy was placed on the ballot to raise money for construction of a new main library. The levy failed and the library was forced to explore other possibilities. The County Budget Commission gave the library three annual payments of $63,500 and in 1965, $200,000 in federal aid was granted for the building fund.

Creston moved into new quarters in January 1961 and Rittman followed soon after.

On September 20, 1965 the architectural firm Tuchman and Canute presented the drawings of the new building. Since the new building was to be built on the site of the existing library, temporary quarters had to be found for the collection. the library moved in November 1965 to the Crater Motor building on East North Street where it remained until the new building was completed in March 1967. The formal dedication ceremony was held on October 8, 1967.

Miss Schantz retired in March 1969 and was replaced by Miss Margaret Hauenstein who had begun her library career at Wooster High School and then had moved on to Cleveland Public Library and Cuyahoga County Public Library before returning to her native Wooster.

Family service was started by the bookmobile in September 1972. The bookmobile made stops at thirteen Wayne County communities without branches. These stops were held in the afternoons and evenings to give adults better access to reading materials. The third week of the schedule was designated for town stops while the first two weeks were used to make stops at fourteen county elementary schools. Bookmobile service to the junior and senior high schools had been discontinued because most of the schools during consolidation had developed their own libraries.

After two years of planning, the Shreve library finally moved into its new building in November 1972. A formal dedication was held on January 28, 1973. The need for a new library in Doylestown was first presented in 1972 and in September 1973 plans were approved for a new building. However, it was not until November 20, 1977 that the building was finally dedicated. Various community groups had worked together to raise the needed funds for construction of the building and the Wayne County Public Library paid for the interior furnishings as well as the book collection.

Miss Hauenstein retired in January 1980. Joseph Marconi, who had served as director of the Bayliss Public Library and Hiawathaland Library Cooperative in Michigan, was named director.

Art prints, video cassettes, and toys were added to the ever increasing materials collection. With the growth of the collection and the expansion of services offered, the building had become crowded and renovation was needed. With the help of federal funds, the renovation project became a reality and remodeling began in May 1984. A rededication was held April 15, 1985.

In February 1985, the Wayne County Public Library became a member of CLEVNET - a regional automation system owned and operated by Cleveland Public Library. From September 1985 through November 1986 the library staff entered information about the collection at the Main Library into a central database located in Cleveland. In June 1986, computerized library cards were first issued and finally on September 8, 1986 the main circulation desk went online and began to check books in and out with the automated system. The film department followed on October 6, and on December 18, the online Public Access Catalogs (PACs) were installed.

The library had been receiving its funding since the 1930's from the intangibles tax, a county tax levied on stocks and bonds owned by the county residents. The intangibles tax was abolished in 1986 and libraries across the state began receiving an amount equal to 6.3% of the state's income tax revenue.

A new branch in Dalton was approved in June 1988 with construction of the building beginning in October. The building opened in May 1989 and the dedication was held August 27, 1989.

Approval for the new Creston branch building was given in 1990 and groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 24, 1990. Many obstacles, including ground pollution and lack of funding, had to be overcome before the building was finally dedicated on October 13, 1991.

On Christmas Eve, 1991 at 10:45 a.m., the Wayne County Public Library circulated its 1 millionth item for the first time in one year.

With the percentage received from the state income tax cut back and the demand for materials and services increasing, the library board decided in November 1993 to place a five year one mill operating levy on the ballot. The levy passed 12,683 to 10,385.

Joseph Marconi retired in January 1995. Theodore Allison, Director of the Bellevue Public Library was chosen as his replacement. Following the precedent set in 1901, the board asked for Allison's resignation in November 1995. Despite protests from the staff and the public, the board refused to reinstate Mr. Allison. Alice Finley, Assistant Director, was appointed Acting Director until a replacement could be found. In August 1996, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, director of the Wadsworth Public Library, was named director.

In November 1996 the first OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) computer was installed giving the public graphical interface to the Internet.

On February 14, 1997, the 300 year old northern red oak that had shaded both library buildings (Wooster) and countless readers throughout the years had to be cut down.

On June 29, 2001, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson resigned from the Wayne County Public Library to accept a position with the Portage County District Library. Greg Lubelski, Executive Director of the Erie County (PA) Public Library began as the new library director May 2002. He remained until his retirement in 2010. Jimmy Epling was director for a short time in 2010. With Epling's resignation, Jennifer Shatzer became Interim director in October 2010 and was named the new director a few months later by the Board.

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1895-1902

  • 1895 - Organized, Women's Christian Association
  • - Prayer services were an early part of the Women's Christian Association and held adjoining to the reading room. Some records indicate they were held in connection with the reading room. [1]
  • 1896 - July, An unidentified man served as librarian and begun to loan the books no later than July. [2]
  • 1896 - December 26, According to a local newspaper, the reading room was developing into a public library. [3]
  • 1897 - Spring, Sufficient number of citizens were interested in organizing the Wooster Free Library Association [4]
  • 1897 - Organized, Wooster Free Library Association
  • 1897 - April 10, the committee hired its first library, Miss Bertha Ellsperman at the salary of three dollars a week and of a janitors at five dollars a month, setting the library hours at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day from October to April and adding an extra half hour before closing during the other months. The Women's Christian Association ladies were designated to manage the reading room during the morning hours before the librarian arrived. [5]
  • 1897 - May, Trustees voted to move the library to the SW corner of E. Liberty and Buckeye Streets, a 2 year lease was signed for rooms on the 2nd floor from Mrs. S. Fisher for the sum of $7 a month. [6]
  • 1897 - May, The committee on the library decided to spend $100 for new books. Miss Whitford announced that she had cataloged the 700 books which formed the library collection.
  • 1897 - November, Trustees deemed it necessary to define the duties of the library:
    • Miss Bertha Ellsperman was Responsible for the "entire charge" of the library in the afternoon and evening (morning hours were discontinued) giving her total time during these hours connected with the library."
    • Allowed to be absent one evening a week-- provided it was not Saturday and find a substitute satisfactory to the committee on the library.
    • As a daily duty she was to supervise the janitor, reporting any negligence, dusting the tables and desk.
    • Before leaving each day she was to place the papers on file and arrange the books properly on the shelves.
    • Weekly the books, papers and shelves were to be dusted by the librarian.
    • Dealing with the public, the librarian was "to see that general order is maintained, due courtesy exercised and all rules enforced."
    • She was to collect fines for overdue and misused books.
    • She must know the books in the library and be familiar with their subject, title, author, and location on the shelf.
    • [7]
  • 1899 - The Trustees discovered a state statue which gave local boards of education the opportunity to levy a tax in support of the public library [8]
  • 1900 - The Wooster Board of Education agreed to "aid the Trustees in maintaining a library"[9]
    • Miss Ellsperman's annual report showed that boys from 10-18 years old were the most frequent library users and were interested in travels, adventure, history and science. Books for homework were requested, as well as, books used for discussion at art and literary club meetings. "Obligation cards" showed that 856 borrowers and the circulation for each month varied from 300 to 900 books for a total of 7,079 for the year. [10]
  • 1901 - September, Miss Ellsperman was relieved of her duties as library because the Trustees felt that "for the best future growth and proper development of the library change was advisable." [11]
    • Mrs. Elizabeth McBride was selected as a substitute until a suitable candidate could be found. She stayed as librarian until April 1905. [12]

1903-1959

  • 1903 - January, the Board of Trustees at the library as Mr. Mullins to write to Andrew Carnegie, the famous philanthropist, asking for funds for a new building. Mr. Mullins was reluctant, but agreed to write the letter the next day. He quickly received a reply back offering $12,000 which the Trustees decided insufficient for the building project. Again, they urged Mr. Mullins to write and ask for $15,000 which was the sum finally granted. Mr. Carnegie's only requirement for the library (which never bore his name) was that Wooster raise $500 a year for the building's maintenance.[13]
  • 1903 - April 13, Trustees formed a committee to confer with the Wooster Board of Education to see if they would assume responsibility of the library. This would provide the library with real estate tax collection according to "An act authorizing Boards of Education to provide library privileges for city, village, and special school districts" passed by the Ohio Legislature on October 17, 1902. It is worthy to note [14]
  • 1903 - May 21, The Wooster Board of Education accepted and appointed the same Board of Trustees of the library. The library now becomes a school district library. Each teacher was issued a circulation card for school use that the teacher could check out for students' use the books required in the pupils' reading course. [15]
  • 1903 - June 23, Trustees examined several buildings sites and chose 304 N. Market St., Wooster, Ohio which they purchased from John Fawcett Larwill for $4,500. [16]
  • 1905 - April, Della M. Dice was elected library and Mrs. Elizabeth McBride became her assistant. The Trustees received other applicants during this period, but no word is given why no action was taken. [17]
  • 1905 - May, the building was ready and a dedication ceremony was held. The cost of the construction was $14,262, add to that $4,500 for land, architect's fee of $525 and other miscellaneous expenses make the total cost of the library $23,000. [18]
  • 1905 - Wooster Free Library Association changes name to Wooster Public Library and Museum
  • 1905 - [[Rules for the Wooster Public Library and Museum (1905)|Rules for the Wooster Public Library and Museum were drawn up.
  • 1959 - November 18, The Trustees felt this was an unwise move and controversy raged throughout the county for several months. Amid threats of a motion to be placed on the ballot in November and publicity that extended beyond the county, the Board of Trustees, after considerable debate and negotiations, finally signed a resolution on November 18, 1959 that would change the legal status of the library.

1960-2000

  1. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 7.
  2. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 8.
  3. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 7.
  4. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 8.
  5. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 9-10.
  6. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 10.
  7. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 10-11|History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight..
  8. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11.
  9. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11.
  10. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 11-12.
  11. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.
  12. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.
  13. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.
  14. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 13.
  15. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 13.
  16. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.
  17. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 12.
  18. History of the Wayne County Public Library: a research paper submitted to the Kent State University Library School in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Mast of Library Science, by Joyce A. McKnight. June, 1970, p. 14.