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History |
For many years, the tool used to look up books was a card catalog. |
Books were checked out using a Gaylord machine to stamp the cards with a date due and the patron's library card number. |
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Computers have gradually revolutionized library service! |
In February of 2001, the library went online with the SIRSI automated circulation system for checking materials in and out. |
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The original Ottawa Library building at 5th and Main was built in 1903. |
The building was designed by architect George Washburn, and funded in part by Andrew Carnegie. |
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Julia Walsh was the first librarian. |
Genevieve Rock (later Mrs. James S. Petersen) is shown working at the circulation desk in the rotunda. |
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The Franklin building is shown under construction in this K.C. Times photo, 4/17/84. The Carnegie building did not meet ADA requirements and was becoming crowded by the 1990s. |
The solution was to share the former Franklin Savings building with City Hall.The library moved to it's new location at 105 S Hickory in September of 1996. |