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District 1 Dianne Wiscomb
District 2 Bruce Cutler
District 3 Valerie Harsh
District 4 Patricia Griffiths
District 5 Lois Holt

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At Large Gamal Herbon (President)

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What are the Friends of the Library?

The Friends of the Library group helps fund programming, events and more held at Murray Library. By joining and donating, you will be helping the library grow and develop, while also receiving benefits yourself!

Programming | Friends donations contribute to our Kids Summer Reading program.

Projects | Friends donations contribute to many library projects including our new Library Statue.

Centennial Legacy Art Project

Take Me There - Artists: Donna Pence & Paul Heath

To commemorate the Library's 100th year, these historic Take Me There glass mosaic panels will be installed in the round west-facing windows of the library. These panels are 50" X 80" each and detail landmarks and culture of Murray city. The Friends of the Murray Library are accepting donations to help get this project completed. All donations are tax deductible. Donations are currently being accepted at the library and can be made by cash or check. Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Murray Library and mail to 166 East 5300 South, Murray, Utah 84107. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated!

Become a Member of the Friends

Friends Membership Form | Membership is open to all ages. A family membership is also available. Simply complete the form and return it with your donation to the Murray Library and let us know how you would like to be involved as our Friend!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Donations | The Murray Library is happy to accept your generous book, CD, and movie donations. Donated items support the library in a variety of ways. Depending on condition, some items are added to the permanent collection, a portion is sold to book vendors, while others are sent to charitable organizations. The majority of donations, however, end up in our ongoing Friends of the Murray Library Book Sale. Donations are tax-deductible; simply ask for a receipt from a staff member when you drop off your donation.

Ongoing Book Sale | Located right at the entrance of the library is our ongoing used book sale. Items for sale are culled from patron donations and library books discarded from our permanent collection. Items are sold for $0.50 each. Additionally, a number of items are sold each week through silent auction (located on the top shelf of both sale racks). Profits from the book sale go to the Friends of the Murray Library, a 501(c)(3) that helps fund events, programming, and art projects here at the library.

LIBRARY CARDS, LOAN PERIODS & FINES

Eligibility

Adults eighteen years of age or older with photo identification and proof of current address are eligible.

Minors under eighteen years of age must have the approval of their parent in the library at the time card is issued.

Adults are responsible for all charges to their and their children’s account.

A valid library card or photo identification which confirms the account must be presented at checkout.

The Library offers free borrowing privileges to all Utah residents.

Visitors from out-of-state may be eligible for limited, temporary borrowing privileges.

Lost or stolen cards and changes in residence, email address, or telephone number should be reported as soon as possible to ensure prompt and accurate notification.

Loan Period

DVDs and magazines may be borrowed for seven (7) days. DVDs may be borrowed by patrons 18 years of age or older.

All other materials may be borrowed for four weeks (28 days).

Library materials may be renewed twice for an extended period unless a hold is pending.

Patrons are encouraged to place a hold on materials which are checked out.

Patrons are also encouraged to request new items which the library does not own.

Patrons may check out up to 10 DVDs, 10 Music CDs, 10 CD Books, and 70 books with a maximum of 100 items at a time.

Fines and Fees

The overdue fine rate for DVDs and adult audio books is one dollar ($1.00) per day per item.

The maximum fine is $10.00 per item.

The overdue fine rate for all other materials is fifteen cents ($.15) per day per item. The maximum fine is $5.00 per item.

Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines exceed five dollars ($5.00).

The replacement cost for a lost card is one dollar ($1.00).

The fee for checks returned due to insufficient funds is twenty dollars ($20.00).

The replacement cost for lost or damaged materials is the library replacement price plus a five dollar ($5.00) processing fee.

Patrons who fail to return materials or disregard overdue notices may be referred to the Murray City Attorney for collection, at which time additional recovery costs may be assessed.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The following behavior is not permitted:

Blocking access to entrances and exits, inside and out of the building.

Skateboarding or other behavior which creates a safety hazard on sidewalks or in parking lots.

Loud talking or other noises that distract and interrupt other patrons or staff.

Running, pushing, shoving, physical threats, or other acts of violence.

Misuse or abuse of furniture, equipment, materials, or other library property.

Failure to follow library policies regarding public access to the Internet.

Smoking or the use of alcohol or illegal drugs.

Food and drink is allowed in the library if practiced "within reason" as determined by library staff.

Patrons will be warned once and required to leave the premises if the unacceptable behavior continues.

When appropriate, the Murray City Police Department will enforce this code of conduct.

Adopted by the Murray Library Board of Trustees – June 21, 2006

Appeals Process

When a Murray Library patron has had library privileges suspended and/or been trespassed from the premises for either a determinate or indeterminate period of time, the patron may appeal the decision of the library staff to the Library Director for formal review by filing a written request for such with the library within five (5) business days of the suspension or trespass.

Library Staff shall inform patrons who have had library privileges suspended or been trespassed from the premises of the appeal process.

Following formal review by the Director of the patron’s suspension of library privileges or trespass from the premises, the Director shall inform the patron of his or her decision regarding the suspension or trespass within ten (10) days of receipt of the written request for formal review by mailing a written statement of findings and conclusions to the patron’s address on file with the library.

The Director’s written statement shall include an explanation of the opportunity for a final appeal to the Library Board.

In the event that the patron is dissatisfied with the decision of the Director, the patron may request a hearing before the Library Board by filing a written request for such with the library within ten (10) business days of the mailing of the Director’s decision to the patron.

The Library Board shall hold a hearing and make a determination regarding the suspension of the patron’s privileges and/or the trespass from the premises at the next available meeting of the Library Board.

INTERNET & COMPUTER USE

Mission

The mission of the Murray Library is to ensure that the citizens of Murray City have the right and means to free and open access to ideas and information which are fundamental to a democratic society. Services The Library provides computers, network access, and software applications to help fulfill this mission. The Library maintains an Internet web site for remote access to library resources.

Access

The Library upholds and affirms the right of each individual adult to access to constitutionally protected material. The Library abides by all local, State, and Federal laws or regulations concerning Internet access by adults and minors. The Library uses an Internet technology protection measure that strives to protect against access to visual depictions that are child pornography, harmful to minors, or obscene. The Library may impose time limits to facilitate equitable access to computers.

Terms & Conditions

The Library is not responsible for any damages to personal property or for information obtained on the Internet. The Library Director, or a designee, may also determine other reasonable restrictions in specific cases which may not be addressed by this policy, until the Library Board of Trustees has had the opportunity to review the need for such restrictions. This policy was adopted by the Murray Library Board of Trustees at their regular meeting of June 16, 2004, amended on October 18, 2006, and reviewed and approved on May 23, 2007. This policy is effective July 1, 2004 and will be reviewed at least every three years. Parental permission for minors is effective January 1, 2007. This policy will be posted in a conspicuous place within the library and will be published on the library web site.

Definitions

“Adult” is an individual 18 years of age or older. “Minor” is an individual younger than 18 years of age. “Technology Protection Measure” is a technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions. “Child Pornography” is defined in Section 76–5a-2 “Harmful to Minors” is defined in Section 76-10-1201 “Obscene” is defined in 20 U.S.C. Sec. 9101

Procedures

Individuals who request access to the Internet may be required to provide proof of age to library staff.

To use the computers, minors must have a parent or guardian's approval.

The Library Director or a designee may, in accordance with the law, disable a technology protection measure to permit an adult to access constitutionally protected material.

Individuals accessing the Internet must follow all local, State, and Federal laws regarding acceptable behavior.

Visual depiction of sexual material may create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment which is prohibited by the Murray City Anti-Harassment Policy.

To provide assistance and to monitor appropriate use, access is in an area observable by the staff and removed from the Children ’s Services area. Complaints about this policy or its enforcement should be submitted in writing to the Library Director, who will respond within 30 days. The decision of the director may be appealed to the Board of Trustees in writing within 30 days. The Library Board or the Murray City Attorney will respond to the appeal within 30 days.

MATERIALS SELECTION

Goal

This policy provides selection guidelines which follow the principles and ideals expressed in our Mission and Value Statements.

The Murray Library selects materials which promote the joy of reading, viewing, and listening.

The Library collections are designed to give our patrons materials they request. The staff may recommend and promote authors, titles, series, genres, and formats and make patrons more aware of the variety of the collection using their knowledge of individual patron interests.

In selecting materials to reflect the diversity of the needs and interests of our patrons, it should be recognized that some materials may seem inappropriate or insignificant to some readers or viewers while being appropriate or significant to others. The Library does not necessarily endorse or agree with the opinions expressed by the materials in the collection.

The Library Board of Trustees delegates the authority to make selection decisions to the library staff and adopts a budget which actively promotes a collection that responds to community needs.

Scope

As a popular materials library we make selections based on anticipated and actual demand. Patron interest will be determined by comparative statistical use reports.

Patron requests are given a very high priority in our selection process. The community defines our collection, through their requests, suggestions, and use. Requests may be limited by available funds.

The Adult collection is designed to stimulate imagination, spark curiosity, and promote lifelong learning. The Children’s collection is designed to inspire and encourage a love of reading. The library strives to offer materials that children choose to read, not necessarily materials they are required to read for an academic curriculum.

The collection is not designed to be all inclusive or comprehensive. Our patrons are fortunate to have many conveniently located libraries that significantly increase the choices available beyond the scope of our collection.

Retention

Due to limited capacity, titles must earn space on our shelves or they are removed to make room for newer and/or more popular materials. Materials are retained as long as they have a demonstrated value based on use reports. Materials deleted from our collection are donated to our Friends of the Library for possible sale in their used book sale.

Gifts

The Murray Library welcomes and accepts donations without conditions. Donated materials may be added to the collection, given to our Friends group for resale, or discarded.

Reconsiderations

The Library has a process established by the Library Board of Trustees to review and respond to a patron’s request to reconsider materials in the collection.

Approved by the Murray Library Board April 21, 2010

ROOM USE

The library offers meeting rooms where the community can gather to share information, discuss ideas, and present programs. The library welcomes and invites groups to use the rooms which are available without charge, by reservation regardless of the group’s beliefs or affiliations. Use of library meeting rooms does not constitute endorsement by the Library or its Board of Trustees of the ideas or opinions expressed by the participants or sponsors.

Room Types

Rooms #1 and #2 are available for use by 1 to 6 individuals.

Room #3 is available for use by 2 to 14 individuals.

The Auditorium is available for use by 4 to 135 individuals. Seating capacity is 58.

Requests for Reservations

Access priority is given to use by the Murray Library and the Murray City Corporation.

The Library reserves the right to cancel or postpone previously scheduled reservations for library or city use with advance prior notice.

Individuals requesting the room must have a valid Murray Library card. This individual is responsible for the appropriate use of the room and must be in attendance.

Individuals requesting the room 3 or the auditorium must be 18 years of age.

If a patron does not show up within 15 minutes of the reservation time, the reservation may be canceled and the room will be made available to other patrons.

Rooms are available Monday through Thursday from 10:15 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Reservations for the auditorium and room 3 may be requested three months in advance of the scheduled date.

Online reservation requests are encouraged.

Requests may also be made in person or by phone at 801 264-2580.

Online acceptance of terms and conditions is considered a valid agreement.

Terms and Conditions

Damage to Library property as the result of room misuse will be charged to the individual who reserved the room.

Room use cannot interfere with library services. The library reserves the right to enforce fire codes and its code of conduct.

Meetings held for commercial purposes are prohibited, including sales, marketing, or solicitation of names for future sales and business referrals.

Commercial institutions may utilize the rooms for non-profit purposes. No admission fees may be solicited or collected and the sale of products or services is not permitted.

Due to limited parking, Auditorium meeting participants are restricted to the 28 parking spaces along the east side of the lot.

Only commercially prepared food is allowed in the Auditorium. The Salt Lake County Health Department prohibits the serving of home made food or drink.

Nothing can be affixed to library property. Signage is available to indicate the location, time, and a brief description of Auditorium events.

Set up and clean up, including returning furniture to its original location, is the responsibility of the reserving group.

The Library is not responsible for any meeting participant’s property or personal belongings.

All rooms must be vacated no later than 30 minutes before library closing hours.

Activities involving firearms, live ammunition, or hazardous substances are not permitted.

This does not apply to the legal possession of firearms.

Groups are responsible for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and for providing requested accommodations.

Failure to follow these terms and conditions may result in loss of room use privileges.

Appeal of staff decisions may be referred to the Library Director first and finally to the Library Board.

Adopted by the Murray Library Board of Trustees September 27, 2008

UNATTENDED CHILDREN

Commitment to Serve Children

The first goal stated in the Murray Library Mission Statement is to serve as:

A gateway to learning for children.

To meet this goal the library has:

Hired experienced staff who are trained to serve the unique needs of children.

Developed a collection of materials targeted to their interests and reading levels.

Created programs which introduce and enrich the value of reading.

Scope of Responsibility

The library is committed to creating a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment for children. However, the library is not designed to provide day care for children and assumes no responsibility for children left unattended in the library.

Parents may not leave children under the age of nine (9) unattended in the library. Children under the age of 9 must be supervised by a parent or other responsible care giver age 14 or older at all times while in the library.

Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children in the library, whether the parent is present or not.

If a child is left unattended, staff will attempt to contact a parent. If a parent is not available, the police may be contacted.

Disruptive children, attended or unattended, may be asked to leave the library after one verbal warning.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Murray Library is committed to providing a broad range of services to the Murray community with particular emphasis as:

A gateway to the joy of reading for children.

A path of life-long learning for adults

A convenient source of popular materials

The community’s information center

Implementation Statement

To accomplish this mission, the library is dedicated to the highest standard of excellence in providing:

Free and equal access to its materials and services.

A welcoming and supportive environment.

Pleasant, professional, and responsive service that exceeds the community’s expectations.

The effective and efficient management of its resources.

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees 11/16/95 Re-adopted 10/17/01

VALUES STATEMENT

We Are Friendly: And we look forward to your visits.

We Are Professional: And we treat your questions with respect.

We Are Readers: And we enjoy sharing our suggestions.

We Are Local: And we are accountable to our community.

We Are Inclusive: And we work to have something for everyone.

MURRAY LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN: 2010 – 2012

Executive Summary

In early 2009 the Murray Library Board of Trustees directed the management and staff to develop a new strategic plan. The selected planning method was developed by Sandra Nelson in her book, Strategic Planning for Results (Public Library Association 2008) and is based on three key assumptions strongly endorsed by the Library Board and management.

• Excellence must be defined locally.

This is especially relevant in a community as independent and unique as Murray City.

• Excellence is possible for both small and large libraries.

Success depends more upon commitment than on unlimited resources.

• Excellence is a moving target.

Even when achieved, excellence must be continually maintained.

Planning History

Previous strategic plans resulted in the renovation of the building, the consolidation of service desks and the development of a new service approach. Our goal at the time was to make the library experience more convenient and less complicated. Our strategy was to enable our friendly staff to do what they do best, offer personal one-on-one service. Our achievement is demonstrated in almost every available measurement while demand for library services is experiencing phenomenal growth. Now with this latest Strategic Plan the Library is asking our community representatives to prioritize our services to best serve local needs.

Defining Excellence Locally

To begin the planning process, the Library Board invited thirteen members of the community to serve on a Community Advisory Committee. The committee was selected to reflect the values, strengths, and diversity of Murray City. Over the course of a day and a half, the committee’s discussion and assessment was facilitated by the Murray City Director of Community and Economic Development. The group was asked to develop a Community Vision Statement and to recommend service priorities. From a list of nineteen Public Library service responses, the Committee selected six which it felt were most appropriate for Murray City. These six service responses were then translated into the attached goals and objectives by the Library management and staff.

Success Through Commitment

The Library Board made clear from the beginning that additional resources would not be available for the implementation of this strategic plan. Local revenue is not expected to grow. The Library management and staff were given the task to set objectives which were attainable without additional new funds. Therefore, whenever possible, this plan suggests a reallocation of resources.

Every effort will be made to contain costs and explore new sources of revenue. The Library has been very successful in obtaining federal Library Services and Technology Act grants to introduce new services such as wireless Internet access and self service checkout. Hopefully, grant funding will continue to be available. However, if the demand for service continues to grow, the Library Board has the responsibility to consider all its financial options and take the actions necessary to provide the level of service which the community expects.

Excellence Must Be Maintained As noted previously, the Murray Library has made significant progress in the past ten years. Public use of the library has demonstrated to the Library Board that it is on the right track. This plan is not in response to any real or perceived deficiencies. Rather, the challenge now is to continue to be responsive and manage this growth, while still maintaining the excellence which the community has come to expect and rely on. We welcome this challenge and look forward to working with the community to maintain and develop excellent library services.

Acknowledgements

A crucial element of the planning process is its foundation in broadly representative participation by stakeholders in the community. Accordingly, the process incorporated input from four different groups: the Library Board of Trustees, a Community Advisory Committee, the Library’s Management Team and the Library Staff.

The Library Board of Directors is appointed by the Murray City Council and is charged with establishing library policies, recommending and monitoring the expenditure of the annual budget and representing the community’s interest in the planning, provision and effective management of the Murray Library.

The Library Board Bruce Cutler President Dianne Wiscomb Vice President Karen Sutherland Secretary Mary Claire Huber Past President Shaun Delliskave Linda Jessop Joanne Zimmer Particia W. Giffiths Ex-Officio Murray City Council Representative

The Community Advisory Committee Tim Tingey Murray City Director of Community and Economic Development (Facilitator) Laura Baker Murray School Board President Scott Baker Murray Chamber of Commerce Director Rick Bouillon Salt Lake Community College Regional Director Kayla Chandler Murray Library Staff Tim Cosgrove Children’s Primary Medical Center Child Advocate (Utah Legislator) Erica Dahl Intermountain Healthcare Community Relations Director Bob Dunn South Valley Boy & Girls Club Director Susan Gregory Murray City Heritage Center Director Mildred Horton Murray Arts Advisory Board Mary Clare Huber Murray Library Board of Trustees President Coco James Murray Library Patron David Shaw UTOPIA Counsel

Murray Library Management Team Dan Barr Library Director Danny O’Rourke Assistant Director Ellen Wells Grove Head of Children’s Services LeGrand Olsen Head of Patron Services

Editorial Assistance Pete Giacoma Retired Director of the Davis County Library

TagLine Author Don Grove Library Patron

Our New Tagline Take Me There

Our Misssion

The Murray Library is committed to providing a broad range of services to you with particular emphasis as:

• A gateway to the joy of reading for children.

• A path of life-long learning for adults.

• A convenient source of popular materials.

• The community’s information center.

Implementation Statement

To accomplish this Mission, the Murray Library is dedicated to the highest standard of excellence in providing:

• Free and equal access to its materials and services.

• A welcoming and supportive environment.

• Pleasant, professional, and responsive service that exceeds the community’s expectations.

• The effective and efficient management of its resources.

Our Values

We Are Friendly: And we look forward to your visits.

We Are Professional: And we treat your questions with respect.

We Are Readers: And we enjoy sharing our suggestions.

We Are Local: And we are accountable to our community. We Are Inclusive: And we work to have something for everyone.

Our Goals & Objectives

Goal 1: You Will Know That Murray Library Inspires Your Child’s Love Of Reading.

1.1 Objective

By June 30, 2013, juvenile library card registrations will increase 15% annually.

1.2 Objective

By June 30, 2013, the number of students registering for the summer reading program will increase 10% annually.

1.3 Objective

By June 30, 2013, the number of caregivers having direct contact with library staff (outside of scheduled story times and routine library visits) will increase 50% annually.

1.4 Objective

By June 30, 2013, visits/events sponsored or co-sponsored by the library at outside facilities serving children will increase 50% annually.

1.5 Objective

By June 30, 2013, 2000 community members will view online content created by children’s staff.

1.6 Objective

By June 30, 2013, 75% of caregivers (see Objective 1.3) surveyed will express satisfaction with their experience.

Goal 2: You Will Know That Murray Library Cultivates Your Collections.

2.1 Objective

By June 30, 2013, Patron Purchase Requests will account for 25% of all purchases.

2.2 Objective Total circulation will increase 15% annually through 2013.

2.3 Objective By 2013, circulation of down loaded items will have increased 30% since 2009.

2.4 Objective By June 30, 2013, 85% of patrons will indicate they found what they wanted in the Library.

Goal 3: You Will Know That Murray Library Welcomes Your Visits.

3.1 Objective

By June 30, 2013, respond to 100% of patron and staff suggestions.

3.2 Objective By June 30, 2013, Room Reservations will increase 10% annually.

3.3 Objective By June 30, 2013, 85% of patrons will indicate that they feel welcome and comfortable in the library.

3.4 Objective

By June 30, 2013, seating space will expand by 20%.

Goal 4: You Will Know That Murray Library Extends Your Technology Reach.

4.1 Objective By June 30, 2013, Public Computer use will increase 15% annually from 2009 totals.

4.2 Objective By June 30, 2013, 85% of Public Computer users will indicate finding what they needed.

Goal 5: You Will Know That Murray Library Celebrates Your Interests.

5.1 Objective By June 30, 2013, the reorganized Friends of the Library will increase membership and treasury by 25% annually.

5.2 Objective By June 30, 2013, 85% of Patrons will indicate Library Staff helped them find what they needed.

5.3 Objective By June 30, 2013, fifteen Community Organizations will partner with the Library.

1. MURRAY CITY'S HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION

2. MURRAY HISTORIC REGISTRY OF HOMES

3. AMERICAN EAGLE NEWSPAPER 1897 - 1905

4. MURRAY EAGLE NEWSPAPER 1927 - 1960

For more information about any of the photographs in the Murray Historical Photograph Collection, or to request prints, or to contribute background information, or to donate photographs, please contact the Murray City Museum at 801 264.2589 or the Murray City Parks and Recreation Department's Cultural Arts office at 801 264.2638.