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Director's report: circulation down after vendor closure; new books arriving

Library Board of Trustees · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The Library Director reported decreased circulation tied to an inventory stall following the Baker and Taylor closure and a shortage of new books; new arrivals have reached the shelves and trustee Marlene Hambleton plans to promote them.

The Library Director’s report recorded at the Jan. 15 meeting stated that circulation has declined because of an inventory stall related to the closure of distributor Baker and Taylor and a shortage of new titles. Trustees noted that new books arrived this week and planned promotional outreach.

Trustee Marlene Hambleton will continue promoting the new materials to patrons. The board reviewed year-to-date circulation and budget figures as part of the operational report and agreed to monitor circulation trends alongside upcoming acquisitions.