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transfer $31,758 for salaries for the positions; said funds to be apportioned to the Library Salary/ Wage Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Library Trustees Explanation: Since moving into the new Library building three years ago, demand for books, DVDs, and library materials of all formats has increased in proportion to our growing patron base. Residents arrive at the Library eager to obtain copies of the latest bestsellers, blockbuster movies, and popular non-fiction, only to discover sparsely-filled shelves and long waiting lists. In the most recently filed state reports, the Mashpee Library, which is supported by a community of 14,006 residents, reported a print collection of 33,525 items. The town of Harwich, which serves a population of 12,243, reported a print collection of 61,104 items. Expanding holdings is one of the top priorities established in the Library's recently adopted Strategic Plan. In order to support this goal, and perform the necessary cataloging and data entry to make shelf- ready a larger supply of books and materials, additional staff is needed in this area. Staff members who are faced with the challenge of trying to catalog materials while staffing the public service desks, and assisting patrons are unable to give their undivided attention to the task of processing new materials for the collection. If the Library is to successfully expand its collection of materials to meet the needs of the community, it must maintain a consistent workflow. These positions will allow us to seriously begin to address the issue of collection development at the Library. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-2. Motion made by Selectman Wayne Taylor. Motion: I move the Town vote to create two part-time (19.5 hour) Cataloger positions for the Mashpee Public Library, under the Personnel Administration Plan, Grade 6, Step 1, and for said purpose to appropriate and transfer from Revenue Available for Appropriation $31,758 to the Library Salary/ Wage Account. Motion passes at 7:59 PM. Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to create two part-time (19.5 hours) Circulation Assistant positions at the Mashpee Public Library, effective July 1, 2013 and for said purpose to raise and appropriate or transfer $28,256 for salaries for the positions; said funds to be apportioned to the Library Salary/ Wage Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Library Trustees Explanation: Since the new library building opened in 2010, library use has increased dramatically. Circulation increased from 118,361 items in Fiscal Year 2010 to 201,286 total items in Fiscal Year 2013 as the popularity of the new building continues to grow. The total number of Library card holders has increased from 9,858 in Fiscal Year 2010 to 13,377 card 14