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THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY
by
Moyra R. Whiteford
LBY013 Library Arts Department
RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTES
CONTENTS
Illustrations ii
Abstract
iv
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Aim 1
Methodology 1
II. HISTORY OF PICKERING 2
III. HISTORY OF BROUGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 5
IV. HISTORY OF CLAREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 16
V. HISTORY OF WHITEVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 36
VI. HISTORY OF BAY RIDGES PUBLIC LIBRARY 46
VII. HISTORY OF ROUGE HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY 50
VIII. THE TOWN OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY 52
Administration 53
Audio-visual 53
Children's Service 55
Courier Service 55
IILO Department 56
Technical Services 56
IX. SUMMATION 57
References 58
Bibliography 60
Index 61
Pamphlets pertaining to Pickering Public Library
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Artists impression of Brougham Library 4
Plan of Village of Brougham 8
Early minutes of Brougham Library meeting 9-10
Early accounts of Brougham Library 11
Minutes of annual meeting, Brougham Library 12
Record of membership fees 13
Newspaper clippings of interest, Brougham 14
Artist's impression of Claremont Library 15
First accessioning in Claremont Library 19
Record of Public Meeting, Claremont, 1891. 20-21
Rules and By-laws, Claremont 22-23
Early Claremont accounts, 1892 24
Minutes, Special Meeting, Claremont, 1895 25
Letter to Mrs. Lyle from Mr. Johnston, Town Clerk,
Claremont, December 5th., 1958 26
Letter from Dr. Tomlinson to Board of Claremont Library,1960 27
Newspaper cuttings of interest, Claremont 28,30,32,33
Letter to Mrs. Keevil from Mr. Johnston Town Clerk
November 11th., 1960 29
Letter to Mrs. Keevil from Mr McGrath, Secretary,
Police Village of Claremont 31
Letter to Mrs. Taylor, Claremont from Noel Marshall
Deputy Clerk 34
Artist's impression of Whitevale Library 35
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ILLUSTRATIONS contd.
Organizational meeting, Whitevale Public Library 38
Whitevale annual meeting, 1927 39-40
Checking out system, Whitevale 41
Letter to David Bashford, Whitevale from Noel Marshall
Deputy Clerk, January 4th., 1967 42
Letter to Mrs. Johnston from Rose Kinsey, Whitevale Library
League, April 3rd., 1967 43
Letter to Mr. Ross Kinsey, Whitevale from Mrs. J. Rowan,
Secretary Public Library Board, May 3rd., 1967 44
Artist's impression of Bay Ridges Library 45
Artist's impression of Rouge Hill Library 49
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ABSTRACT
This report is a separate history of three small village libraries, Brougham, Claremont and
Whitevale. The report continues with the history of two larger libraries, Bay Ridges and Rouge
Hill. It leads up to the amalgamation of all five libraries becoming branches in the Town of
Pickering Public Library. It deals with the services and statistics and how they meet with the
standards of the Canadian Library Association.
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1.
I. INTRODUCTION
AIM
This report describes the history and amalgamation of five libraries into one system, The
Township of Pickering Public Library; the standards they have reached and continue to
maintain.
METHODOLOGY
The information in this report has been obtained by reading books on local history, visiting the
libraries, research into library archives and interviews with library personnel.
2.
II. HISTORY OF PICKERING 1
The recorded history of Pickering dates back to 1669. In 1791 the course of Lake Ontario and
its frontage, from the mouth of the Trent River to Toronto, was surveyed. It is presumed this
was the first step taken towards giving Pickering its existence as a municipality.
The earliest municipal record extant for choosing the town officers for Pickering was at a
meeting held on March 7th. 1803. A census taken at that time shows the population to be 180.
By the year 1841, Pickering Township had emerged from the early pioneering stage and had
begun a period of phenominal growth. In 1850 a census was taken showing the population to
be over 6,000. Seven gristmills and 27 sawmills were in operation also eighteen schools.
Agriculture continued to be the mainstay of Pickering and accounted for much of the prosperity
of these "boom years". By 1860 the population gradually declined until, in 1914 when the
population was about the same as it had been in 1840 (4,500).
In the seventies the importance of wheat declined and dairying gradually took its place as a
source of income for the farmers. Apple orchards were planted and by 1900 almost every farm
had an apple orchard.
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In the early 1900's residents of Toronto began to discover Pickering. Soon cottages appeared
here and there, Frenchman's Bay and Pickering Beach, where the city people came to enjoy
the cool countryside. The advent of the second World War brought immigrants into the township.
The Ajax shell filling plant employed thousands of workers and many of them moved in and
stayed. Pickering at mid-century had quite a cosmopolitan population.
More and more people have moved out to Pickering from the city, some to work in the various
plants and industries and others just to get away from the city, but still commute there to work. It
now has a thriving population of 35,000 who enjoy the quieter pace of living but still close
enough to enjoy the amenities of the city.
Illustration: Brougham Fire Dept. and Library
5.
III. HISTORY OF BROUGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY2
The office of librarian in Brougham dates from the year 1841. The third by-law passed by
Pickering Township Council on the 4th. January 1841 resolved that "a librarian be appointed in
order to make the books given by Mrs. Small available to the public" Andrew Thomson, Tavern
Keeper was appointed for the post.
The Mechanic's Institute was actually the first library in Brougham. It was active prior to 1895,
the exact date is unknown. William Bodell kept the books in his shoe shop and loaned them to
the villagers and local farmers. The Mechanic's Institute was started in Great Britain early in the
19th century, with a view to improving the minds of the workers. Unions were very much involved
with the Institute. The first Institute in Canada was in 1827 in St. John's Newfoundland. This type
of library spread quickly. Although they were primarily for the benefit of the apprentices and
labourers, membership was not restricted and soon men, women and children were using
the Mechanic's Institute Libraries. The books in Brougham Mechanic's Institute were mainly
classics and technical books. Dumas, Dickens, Scott and R.L. Stevenson were some of the
authors.
* Mr. Small was the sitting member of Parliament.
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On 4th. March, 1922 the citizens of Brougham were called to a meeting to decide the future of
the Mechanic's Institute Library. A library board was formed and it moved that " the members
organize under the Public Library Act"; The motion was carried and Brougham Association
Library was conceived. It was decided that the annual fee for membership would be 25 cents.
At a later meeting it was agreed that Mr. Annis's meat shop would serve as a library and a rent
of $5.00 per year would be paid to him. On April 30th, 1922 Mrs. T.C. Brown was officially
appointed Librarian by the Brougham Library Board. The collection was moved to her home
and it was used as the new library. Mr. Brown was paid a rent of $5.00 and Mrs. Brown was
paid $5.00 for her services as librarian. The Township of Pickering gave a grant of $40.00.
The first annual meeting was on March 22nd., 1923. Thirty-three families had paid their fees, a
total of $14.00. 235 books had circulated and 43 books had been purchased at a cost of
$35.04. The membership increased, more books were circulated and new books accessioned.
As time went by board members and library members changed but for 30 years Mrs. Thomas
Brown remained Librarian. In 1952 Mrs. Brown was succeeded by Mrs. Lloyd Johnston, a
professional librarian.
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In 1952 when the firemen built their new hall, provision was made for a library room and in
the summer of 1953. The Brougham Association Library moved into the new building.
In 1961 an addition was made and a new room allocated to the library, this room became
the children's section. In 1966 the Provincial Government ended Association libraries.
At the beginning of 1967 the Pickering Township Public Library Board was formed and
Brougham Association Library became a branch of this Board.
STATISTICS 3
The library has a floor area of approximately 350 square feet. There are about 70 active
members at Brougham and the weekly circulation around 100. Population of the area is
approximately 200*
Books in collection 3,800
Non-fiction 2,350
Junior books 1,250
Reference books 200
The library is open Thursday 4.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.
Saturday 12 noon - 2.00p.m.
Mrs. Edith Morgan is the Branch Head and operates this branch.
* The possibility of an airport and subsequent expropriation accounts for this low figure.
Illustration of the Village of Brougham
Copy of early minutes of meeting of Brougham Library
Copy of early minutes of meeting Brougham People
Copy of early accounts for Brougham Public Library
Minutes of Annual meeting Brougham Public Library 1933
Early record of membership fees
Brougham Public Library 1987
Twp. Library Question On December Ballot
The Stouffville Tribune
Jan 1967
Ratepayers Question Cost Of Township Library Service
To Meet On Library Question
Illustration: Artist's impression, Joyce Root
Claremont Library 1980
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IV. HISTORY OF CLAREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 4
The library was first established under the name of The Mechanic's Institute on October 21st.
1891. A meeting was held in the Workman's Hall to discuss the advisability of establishing the
organisation. On 21st. November forty subscribers met and officers were elected and a
constitution and by-laws drawn up. A grant of $20.00 was given by the Township Council and
Mr. Jobbitt was hired as the first librarian at a yearly salary of $5.00. The books were housed in
his property with the library being open every Friday from 3.00p.m. till 9.00p.m.
In 1895 the name was changed to Claremont Association Library. It is interesting to note that in
1896 the Government grant was $200 and in 1962 the grant was $750, depicting the
decreasing interest in the library at that time.
In 1903 Mr. Judson Bundy was appointed librarian after Mr. Jobbitt retired. The books were
moved to his property and he received $30 per year for salary, rent, fuel, light and caretaking.
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In 1925 land was donated for a new library. The site was also used for a new fire hall.
In 1959 the library was officially declared a Public Library. This was a year of many changes.
The Dewey Decimal system was introduced, a reference area was created and several
encyclopedias were added to the collection.
In November 1960 a Township Library was suggested. It was put to the vote of the residents
and was defeated, at that time. However in 1967, Centennial year the Pickering Township
Library was incorporated. Claremont was one of the five libraries involved in this venture. The
Local Library Board was dissolved and the Pickering Township Library Board was formed.
Mrs. Porter who had been Librarian for the past 13 years continued in that capacity until
December 1971 when she retired.
STATISTICS 5
The library has a floor area of approximately BOO square feet. There art about 300 active
members at Claremont and the weekly circulation is about 200 books. Population of the
area about 500 people.
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Books in collection 5,000
Non-fiction 2,900
Junior books 1,600
Reference books 400
The library is open Tuesday 3.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.
7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Wednesday 3.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.
Thursday 3.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.
7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Saturday 3.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.
Mrs. Marean Ward is Branch Head and operates this branch.
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Copy of first accessioning of books in Claremont Library.
Claremont Oct. 2. 1891
Claremont Oct. 2. 1891 continued
Rules and By-Laws
Rules and By-Laws continue
Barely record of Claremont Accounts
Parts of minutes of meeting at Claremont
Correspondence
December 5, 1958
Mrs. Leslie Lye,
Secrertary-Treasurer,
School Section No. 15,
CLAREMONT, Ontario.
Dear Mrs. Lye:
This is to advise that there has been lodged with me a petition signed by 63% of the ratepayers
in the Claremont School Section No. 15 "requesting the formation of a "Public Library" in your
school section.
It will be the duty of your Board to appoint five members to the "Claremont School Section No.
15 Library Board"' none of whom may be members of your Board, and for a period of one year
only.
Yours very truly,
Clerk
Mrs. George McConnell
Claremont,
Ontario.
Copied from library archives
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Correspondence '
Dr. N. F. Tomlinson 1960
Speakers Oppose The Twp. Library System 1960
Correspondence
TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
BROUGHAM, ONTARIO
TELEPHONE
WHITEHALL 2-2760-1
November 11, 1960
Dear Mrs. Keevil:
Please take notice:
RATEPAYERS
TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING
All persons listed in 1960 Voters' List as owners will have the opportunity to vote on By-Law
No. 2548, "Are you in favour of the establishment of a township of Pickering Public Library?"
It has been arranged for Mr. Roedde, Director of Public Libraries for the Province of Ontario to
discuss this matter in the Township Hall at Brougham on Thursday, November 24, 1960, at 8
p.m.
Yours truly,
L.T. Johnston
Clerk
THE STOUFFVILLE TRIBUNE
Library Membership Has Doubled Since 1958
Thursday, February 1, 1962
16-Volume Animal Encyclopedia Added To Claremont Library
Correspondence
POLICE VILLAGE OF CLAREMONT
Claremont, Ontario
POLICE VILLAGE OG CLAREMONT
Secretary
Newspaper cuttings of interest
Claremont Library Had Ocer 5000 Circulatioin in 1961
Blanche Keevil
THE STOUFFVILLE TRIBUNE
Thursday, February 2 1963
Served Claremont Community For More than Seventy Years
Newspaper Cutting Of Interest
THE STOUFFVILLE TRIBUNE
Thursday, January 23, 1964
Dr. Tomlinson Chairman Claremont Pub. Library Board For 1964
Correspondence
Muncipality of the Pickering Township
January 4, 1967
Pickering, Ontario P.O. Box 549
Mrs. M Taylor
Claremont
Ontario
Re. Township of Pickering Library Board
Yours very truly,
Noel C. Marshall
Deputy Clerk
Illustration: Whitevale Library
Artist impression, Joyce Root.
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V. HISTORY OF WHITEVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 6
This library was started by the Whitevale library league in 1925. Five hundred dollars were
raised to purchase the building which had been the Standard Bank of Markham. Mr. George
Tait gave a generous donation of $50 which was used to purchase pictures for the library.
Mr. Norman Miller, the local blacksmith was appointed librarian and served in this capacity till
1955. A membership fee of 25 cents per annum was charged to cover the cost of books. Most
of the collection was donated. In 1955 the Dewey Decimal System was introduced.
In January 1967 the library board was approached by the Township of Pickering, to become a
part of the Public Library Board in which the township wished to incorporate all the existing
boards in the various hamlets. The Whitevale Library League were in agreement with this.
(see letter April 3rd, 1967 p.43.)
Thw Whitevale library was incorporated into the Pickering Public Library system in 1967.
Library service in Whitevale is still available from the same building, located in Whitevale on
the 5th line, just east of altona Road.
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STATISTICS 7
Films are shown one night per month. The local church hall is used as there is no space
available in the library. These films are attended by approximately 30 children.
Reference books are allowed out for a one week period as no reading space is available.
The library has a floor area of approximately 300 square feet. There are about 150
members at Whitevale and the weekly circulation around 100. Population of the area, which
is quite scattered, is approximately 500.
Books in collection 3,000
Non-fiction 1,600
Junior books 800
Reference books 220
The library is open Tuesday 3.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.
Thursday 7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m. Saturday 10.00a.m. - 12 noon.
Mrs. Kay Sayer is the Branch Head and operates this branch.
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Copy of meeting to organize Library League
Copy of minutes of Annual Meeting 1927
Copy of minutes of Annual Meeting 1927, continued
Copy of early checking out system
Correspondence
January 4, 1967
Mr. David F. Bashford
Whitevale
Ontario
Re: Township of Pickering Library Board
Yours Very Truly,
Noel C. Marshall,
Deputy Clerk
Correspondence
Whitevale P.O Ont.
April 3, 1967
Dear Mrs. Johnson:
This is to confirm the fact that the Whitevale Library League wishes to join the Pickering Library
System...
Hoping to join you,
Ross Kinsey, Chairman
Correspondence
117 Ridgewood Road
West Hill, Ontario
May 3, 1967
Mr. Ross Kinsey
Whitevale P.O., Ontario
Dear Mr. Kinsey:
Many thanks for your letter of April 3, formally notifying the Pickering Library Board that the
Whitevale Library League wishes to become part of our new system.
Yours truly,
Niva Rowan (Mrs. Johnston)
Sec. Pickering Library Board
Town of Pickering Public Library
The Bay Ridges Branch
1980
Artist impression, Joyce Root.
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VI. HISTORY OF THE BAY RIDGES PUBLIC LIBRARY 8
The Bay Ridges Branch of the Town of Pickering Public Library opened in 1968 as a store
front operation, in a small shopping plaza. In 1968 nearly 5,000 people registered and the
circulation for that year was close to 70,000.
It remained there under increasingly crowded conditions until December 1976. At this time it
moved to its present location on Liverpool Road adjacent to the existing Community Centre.
The total cost of the building, car park etc. was $211,000. This amount was paid by the
Township of Pickering out of reserve funds.
This is the only specially built library building in the Pickering system. There is a floor area of 4,
600 square feet and it is designed in the open plan.
Because of the added space it was possible to have a separate children's area. This is a large
corner area dropped two steps below the general floor level. Picture books and easy readers
are shelved here. Junior fiction and fairy stories are shelved nearby.
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Non-fiction adult and junior are interfiled. In this way all library patrons have easy access to all
levels of the information required.
The Reference books are housed in a separate area with a large table and chairs available for
the use of these books in the library. This collection does not go out on circulation.
Paper-backs, magazines and records are available for circulation. Newspapers, including out
of town issues are available for in library use. A good selection of Large Print books also
books on tape can be obtained for patrons with sight deficiences. There are books in six
languages other than English in the collection. Linguaphones in many languages for those who
wish to learn another language or people from other countries who wish to learn English are
available on request. There is a comprehensive Vertical File collection as the library is used
extensively by school children of all ages and grades.
This is the only branch in the system which has an automatic checking out devise. This was
introduced into the library in 1978. Because of this system patrons can no longer renew books
by telephoning, as they can in the other branches. A drop box was installed which is open at all
times when the library is closed. This enables patrons to return books at times most suitable to
them. It has also decreased the number of overdue books.
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STATISTICS
There are about 7,500 active members at Bay Ridges and the weekly circulation around 3,300.
Population of the area is around 15,000.
Books in collection 24,000
Non-fiction 16,000
Junior books 7,000
Reference books 1,900
The library is open Tuesday - Friday 10.00a.m. - 8.30p.m.
Saturday 10.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.
Mrs. Moyra Whiteford is the Branch Head and operates this branch with the help of 1 full-time
and 3 part-time personnel, also 6 student pages.
TOWN OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY
ROUGE HILL BRANCH
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VII. HISTORY OF THE ROUGE HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY 9
This branch of the Town of Pickering Public Library started as a store front library on April 3rd.,
1970, in the Rouge Hill Plaza. The administrative offices were also housed here under very
limited conditions. It soon became necessary to find larger accommodation.
Negotiations started in 1971 to lease or purchase a United Church building which was longer
in use. In January 1974 the Rouge Hill Branch took up residence in this building on Rougemont
Drive.
There is a small children's area also a reference section. Table and chairs are in this section
for the use of patrons using reference books. Paper-backs, magazines, records and large print
books are available for circulation. Newspapers including out of town issues are available for
in library use. Books on tape and language linguaphones are available on request. There is a
Vertical File to augment the the book collection. This is mainly used by school children. Crafts
are taught on Saturday mornings. Non-fiction adult and junior books are also interfiled at this
branch. Film shows here for the children are well attended.
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STATISTICS
The library has a floor area of approximately 2,700 square feet. There are about 3,000
members at Rouge Hill and the weekly circulation around 1,400. Population of the area is
approximately 5,000 people.
Books in collection 18,000
Non-fiction 10,000
Junior books 5,000
Reference books 1,450
The library is open Tuesday - Friday 10.00a.m. - 8.30p.m.
Saturday 10.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.
Mrs. Pat Ward is the Branch Head and she operates this branch with the help of 1 full-time and
1 part-time lady also 4 student pages.
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VIII. THE TOWN OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY l0
The Town of Pickering Public Library Board was established in December 1967. It
incorporated existing libraries in Claremont, Brougham and Whitevale. In 1968 Bay Ridges
came into the system and in 1970 Rouge Hill.
The present Board is responsible for the operation of these five branches.
Board Members are:
Mrs. M.G. Mowbray
Chairman — Council appointee
Mr. John Coates — Council appointee
Mr. Donald Kitchen — Council appointee
Mrs. W.J. Lawlor — Public School appointee
Mr. Herbert Wank — Public School appointee
Mr. Alan Smith — Public School appointee
Mrs. J. Mooney — Separate School appointee
Mrs. A. Blakely — Separate School appointee
Mrs. Thea Driesschen — Secretary
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ADMINISTRATION
The Administration offices occupy part of the building of the Rouge Hill Branch. The Chief
Librarian, Mrs. Thea Driesschen has her office here. She sums up her job as " being
responsible for overseeing the operation of the library and ensuring that the policies of the
Library Board are carried out". Mrs. Driesschen approves all book purchasing, helps prepare
and administer the budget. She serves the board as secretary and is on the Librarians
Advisory Committee of the Central Ontario Regional Library System.
Mrs. Jean McCrea is secretary-treasurer. In this capacity she is secretary to the Chief Librarian,
also bookkeeper and responsible for preparing the payroll.
AUDIO-VISUAL DEPARTMENT
This department operates from the Rouge Hill Branch and it is supervised by Mrs. Pat Ward
with the assistance of the library staff.
The service started in 1974 when the Kiwanis Club of Pickering and Dunbarton generously
donated a movie projector. A $3,000 Wintario Grant went to purchase 7 films, from the
National Film Board. In 1976 the library joined the Durham Film Pool.
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AUDIO-VISUAL DEPARTMENT contd.
In 1975 The Kiwanis Club again extended their generosity to the library and donated audio-
visual equipment and completed an audio-visual room in the basement of the library.
This room and equipment is used regularly by the library and 13 other community organizations.
The library now has 80 films in its collection. Slide projectors, screens, tape recorder, lectern
and microphones are available. The projectors are borrowed about 5 times per week. They
must be cleaned and checked between each usage. About 150 films per month are borrowed.
Some of these are from other libraries through the reciprocal borrowing system. Each film is
checked on return to the library and a dot is put on can. When there are 4 dots it is time to have
the film cleaned. In this library a brush and cleaning fluid is used, also fluff free lint.14
16mm and 8 mm are available. Instruction is given to patrons on the use of projectors and
equipment.
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CHILDREN'S SERVICE 15
A fairly recent addition to the staff was the appointment of Mrs. Anne Dean as Children's
Librarian. Mrs. Dean devotes her attention to the children of Pickering Public Library. She
looks after the ordering and purchasing of the junior books. Story times are arranged in
Claremont, Bay Ridges and Rouge Hill. She has several helpers in the form of hand puppets
which the children regard as old friends. There are visits from schools, Beavers, Brownies etc.
At these sessions they are taught some of the eliments of Dewey Decimal and how to find
books for their projects. There is no doubt that these visits help to generate enthusiasm in the
children for reading.
Twice a month, with an assistant Mrs. Dean visits the two senior
citizen apartments and takes them books. these visits are mush
looked forward to by those less able to get to the library.
COURIER SERVICE
Mr. Armstrong is the library courier. He makes daily trips between the branches, does running
repairs and always ready to render help whenever necessary.
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ILLO DEPARTMENT l6
Mrs. Dorothy Clarke is in charge of all inter and intra-library loans. The Pickering Public Library
is a member of the C.O.R.L.S. and this makes it possible to share resources with other
libraries in the system. This is a very busy department. Approximately 500 books per year are
requested and completed between the branches of the Pickering library. About 800 requests
are completed through CORL and outside of CORL. About 150 of Pickering library books are
loaned to other libraries.
TECHNICAL SERVICES 17
This department is headed by Mrs. Shirley Noble. Her staff consists of a part-time technical
clerk and a part-time typist. It is Mrs. Noble responsibility to order and purchase all library
material. She and her staff prepare and process the material ready for library use. The typist
keeps the Union Catalogue up to date and in this way it is easy to recognize in which branch
books are located. This is a great help to the illo department when filling requests. The
Pickering Library subscribes to approximately 100 newspapers and periodicals, the
aquisition and routing are looked after by this department.
The book stock per capita in Pickering is 1.67 and between four and five thousand books
are added each year.
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IX. SUMMATION
The Town of Pickering Public Library provides an excellant service to the people of Pickering
and surrounding Villages. Thanks to the diligence and dedication of Mrs. Driesschen the Chief
Librarian the standards are high. The choice of books in every field are well thought out by her
and always with Library Standards in mind. It is evident by the many students using the library
branches that it is adding greatly to their education. The Library's aim is to give the best
possible service to the Pickering residents.
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REFERENCES
1 McKay, William A., The Pickering Story Pickering: The Town of Pickering Historical
Society, 1961.
2 Miller, Robert A., Ontario Village of Brougham – Past Present and Future Brougham: by
the author, 1973.
3 Morgan, Edith, Branch Head Brougham, interview March 3rd. 1980.
4 Gauslin, Lillian, From Paths to Planes - A story of Claremont Area Claremont : by the
author, 1974.
5 Ward, Marean, Branch Head Claremont, interview Feb. 16th, 1980.
6 Notes made from a visit made by Mrs Maguire and Mrs. Mclaughlin to Miss Irene Pugh,
daughter of Mrs. Judson Pugh, Founder member of Whitevale Library League.
7 Sayer, Kay, Branch Head Whitevale, interview Feb. 22nd. 1980.
8 Whiteford, Moyra, Branch Head Bay Ridges.
9 Ward, Pat , Branch Head Rouge Hill, interview Mar. 3rd, 1980.
10 Driesschen, Thea, Chief Librarian, interview Feb. 25th, 1980.
11 Ward, Pat Op. Cit.
12Town of Pickering Public Library, Annual Report, 1976.
13 Ibid.
14 Ward, Pat Op. Cit.
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REFERENCE Contd.
15 Dean, Anne, Children's Librarian, interview Mar 3rd. 1980.
16 Clarke, Dorothy, interview Mar. 10th 1980.
17 Noble, Shirley, interview Mar. 3rd. 1980.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Clarke, Dorothy, ILLO Dept., Town of Pickering Public Library. Interview on March 10th, 1980.
Dean, Anne, Children's Librarian, Town of Pickering Public Library. Interview on March 3rd.,
1980.
Drie33chen, Thea, Chief Librarian, Town of Pickering Public Library. Interview on February
25th, 1980.
Gauslin, Lillian, From paths to planes - A story of Claremont Area. Claremont : by the author,
1974.
McKay, William A., The Pickering Story Pickering, The Town of Pickering Historical Society,
1961.
Miller, Robert A., Ontario Village of Brougham - Past Present and Future Brougham, by the
author, 1973.
Morgan, Edith, Branch Head, Brougham. Interview March 3rd, 1980.
Noble, Shirley, Technical Services, Town of Pickering Public Library. Interview on March 3rd.
1980.
Pugh, Irene, Notes from an interview with Mrs. Maguire and Mrs. McLaughlin at Claremont
on May 15th., 1973.
Sayer, Kay Branch Head, Whitevale. Interview on February 22nd., 1980.
Ward, Marean, Branch Head, Claremont, Interview on February 16th., 1980.
Ward, Pat, Branch Head, Rouge Hill. Interview on March 3rd. 1980.
INDEX
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