Show 4SV Thp Salt Lake Tribune 41 9B7 Wednesday February fWI f ffTT S7 MM M iff 'W ' ' Ji ' Ms Patrick suggested that even children approci ite commemorative books given to the library in their honor pointing out that the cost isn : much more than 'taking a group of kids (nit for hamburgers to eh brute a bitthdav or baking epi akes for the whole class Visiting the Childrens Hoorn and finding their name in a book is a special thrill for kids Ms Patriik said and makes them feel more a part of the library Norma Matheson honorary chair woman of Ctnh Children put the City Library's gift book program to a special use Her organization w hich provides a voice for vulnerable children children who are poor in foster ( are emotionally troubled or sexual ly abused - depends entirely on con trihuhons from individuals and organizations Utah Children wanted to fionor some of those who made sub stHntiil donations By Ann Poore Tribune Stuff W r'tcr h indPfi ill troubled lw il librai ies dre highlighting an unusual was to put needl'd new books on shelves tha’ would othitwi'O remain empty And ii s even ta dediK tible gift hook donated to a lihtary espressos love of a family tnembet i elohrn'es j ho tlidav or allows you to ptovide a lasting memorial to a friend' said Sally I’atru k public director for the Salt Luke City A on leave n Public Library legacy that touches a lot of people lust inside the rover of ear h gilt book the library attaches a bookplate or card id°ntifving the donor and the person being honored The library also mails notes to hath people when the book is added to the col lee ‘ rU SL Library Puts Nameplates in Gift Books lion Most patrons wishing to give a gift hook to the Citv Library donate men ey designated for a gift purchase They may also donate a new book but should cliei k with a librarian first to be sure it fits within the library s col lection Paperback volumes may be given Ms Patrick said but since they only last for about ten circulations Por example Sheraton-Triagave parking and facilities whenever they were asked Valley Bank gave office space so weean give the money we raise to the children instead of paying rent artistic director Pat Davis worked hard on a benefit performance of 'Fiddler On The Roof’ Ken Foster director of marketing for the division of Continuing Education at the University of I'tah designed our newsletter at no cost" Executive Director Sue Purcell told The Tribune Instead of presenting plaques or scrolls the former I'tah first lady suggested donating children’s books this isn't encouraged While the City Library has had a gift book program for some time recent budget cuts have made stepping up the program imperative "Last April we experienced a shortfall of This $3200(111" Ms Patrick recalled made the gift book program more important because our book budget was decreased " ‘ Norma Matheson is one of many residents who donates to the Salt Lake City Public Library system’s program gift-boo- k Mat herein said The organization had librarians select 24 classic children's books (one of their choices The Secret Garden wa Mr Matheson's childhood favor-ite- i and an individual bookplate honoring a person or business was placedif in each volume "It would be great other groups would follow this lead Mrs Matheson commented "It s a wonderful idea " At another library the University of Utah Freshman Assembly recently launched their "Give a Book" program to increase the national standing of Marriott Library currently ranked th in acquisitions out of 106 similar institutions across the coun- ' Mr Hanson pointed out that inflation is a major factor in library ac- quisition and states that German journals went up 58 percent last year while Great Britain the Netherlands and Belgium went up over 30 percent "As a research library we have to buy foreign material" Mr Hanson said He said the kind of student support demonstrated by the "Give a Book program will raise community awareness of the problems the library faces ' We appreciate memorial gifts as well" Mr Hjnson said "I think that's an ideal way to remember someone - it's a living memorial used over and over " try Community members are asked to donate at least $25 which is the average cost of a new volume Marriott Library will gift plate the new volume with the donor's name The first check for the project was written bv University President Chase Peterson Roger Hanson director of Univer RFCMVED SOI E VE r0 D CALLS AND COULDN T THE FURNITURE THE VERY fill lAME DAY Frank Adams Tribune Staff Writer The Associated Students of the University of Utah is providing a free postage service to students who write their legislators during the 1987 sesBy sion Any student interested can drop a letter off at the ASUU office room 234 in the Olpm Union Building The program is part of a drive to get university students and faculty more involved in legislative decisions that will effect state funding for education "Well mail any student's letter about any issue" said Alan Peterson vice president of ASUU "but the mam thru it of the program is to get students to write in support of decisions that will benefit higher educa- tion" Student government is in favor of a tax increase that would provide more money for education They want students to write to their legislators in support of the tax hike To help students better understand how the decision could affect them instructors were asked to describe the University's financial situation to their students At a teach-iinstructors watched a documentary titled "Letters from our Children" io better prepare them to address their students The film was put together by a n committee headed by Grethe Peterson wife of U President Chase N Peterson It centers around Gov Norman Bangerter's education campaign ALERT" which stands for Agenda lot Leadership in Education Resources for Tomorrow The ALERT committee has presented their program to many groups on and off campus since the first of the year "ALERT can be divided into three goals for education" said William C Loos director of governmental tela lions at the U and a member of the ALERT committee "Education te forms program ruts and a tax in crease that would provide additional tress and what lhat means lo each department ' Not everyone on campus supports tax increase Our hope is that those who do will let their legislators know about me SAMI IN tHf GET RESULTS WITH A S FOREVER NEVER WORRY in 5 136 South State SOGEE-- f i TAT FEB J ' ne to 'vsj i tis - 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