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City reports: library vendor disruption, park cameras and Dream Playground progress
Summary
City staff reported Baker & Taylor (major library supplier) is ceasing operations, prompting vendor searches; Jarvis discussed park security camera quotes and deployment plans and volunteers and progress at Dream Playground; council discussed logistics and camera storage setup.
City staff and department heads provided multiple operational updates during the Nov. 4 Harlan City Council meeting.
Library director Tara told the council that Baker & Taylor, a major national book supplier used by many libraries, is effectively out of business and will cease service Dec. 31. Tara said the loss affects discounts, shipping and cataloging services: "It's a lot of big question marks," and the library is working with another vendor that offers significant discounts but not free shipping. Staff are reviewing…
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