The [[Cataloging|Library Cataloging]] Project has finally begun in earnest, with over 300 books entered into the [[Online Public Access Catalog]] to date. We invite [[Directors]] and interested members to visit the site at <[http://library.augustansociety.org http://library.augustansociety.org]> and see for yourselves. Use login “guest” and password “please”. Work continues almost daily.
The associated [[“Buy"Buy-A-Box”Box"]] program has generated substantial revenue which has been put to the purchase of acid-free storage boxes and steel shelving. We now have enough shelving for half our [[Library|library]] storage unit, and nearly that many boxes. We do not ask for another assessment at this time, as we think it appropriate to let the cataloging catch up. We will ask for more once we do.
Our storage facilities have been substantially reorganized in the past few months. The Library Collection was moved from a dark 15×15' room to one 10×25' with lights (and an aisle!). The office files and back issue storage have been moved into a 7×25' unit, again with lights. The [[Museum|Museum Collection]] remains in a 15×15' room, packed quite solidly, awaiting someone with enough concern to begin conservation (and deaccession) efforts. These changes make only a small difference in our expenses, but they greatly aid staff's ability to access materials and respond to requests, especially now that the materials aren't stuffed in various rooms of their house.