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CONTRACT K-1516-97: A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM TO PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE NEW CENTRAL AND EAST LIBRARIES.
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BACKGROUND: The Pioneer Library System (PLS) is the multi-county library system serving Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie counties. Currently, PLS operates the Norman Library at 225 N. Webster. Because of space constraints with the current administrative offices, PLS purchased the former Borders Bookstore building at 300 Norman Center Court Drive. PLS has relocated the administrative offices to this new location. In addition, in accordance with Contract K-1112-120, PLS operates the Norman Public Library West that is also located in this new location.
In addition, in accordance with Contract K-1213-48, a new 24-Hour Library Service Machine was installed at Irving Middle School to serve residents in that area. The 24-Hour Library Service Machine allows library members to pick-up library books, return library books, browse the PLS library catalog, and apply for a library card.
With the adoption of Norman Forward, voters approved the construction of a new Central Library and a new East Branch Library. For that reason, City Staff and PLS Staff have developed a Memorandum of Understanding clarifying the roles of the two parties in regards to these new library facilities.
DISCUSSION: In July 1962, the City of Norman and PLS entered into an agreement for operation of the Norman Library at 225 N. Webster. Under the terms of this agreement, PLS agreed to utilize the Norman Public Library as the headquarters library for the library system; provide a library staff, book stock, and other materials; provide a local telephone line and pay for all long-distance calls; to provide book-mobile services; to appoint an administrative librarian; and to provide an annual audit of all expenditures. The City of Norman agreed to provide the City's public libr...
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