Harrison Memorial Library: A Three-Star LJ Index of Public Library Service America Star Library

ABSTRACT: In 2017, the results of the tenth edition of the LJ Index of Public Library Service, were announced. 7,409 U.S. public libraries qualified to be rated in the Index, including 259 Star Libraries, each receiving three-Star, four-Star, or five-Star designations based on FY 2015 data of Circulation (per capita), eCirculation (per capita), Visits (per capita), Program Attendance (per capita) and Public Internet Computer Use (per capita) by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). In California, thirteen libraries were designated “Star Libraries.”
Five Stars (2): Beverly Hills Public Library, Santa Monica Public Library
Four Stars (8): Berkeley Public Library, Santa Clara County Library, Cerritos Public Library, Alpine County Library/Archives, Palo Alto City Library, Redwood City Public Library, San Francisco Public Library, San Mateo County Library
Three Stars (3): Harrison Memorial Library, Newport Beach Public Library, St. Helena Public Library
A Table of AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARIES FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA is presented.
NOTE: 2017 reported results based on 2015 survey data, 2016 reported results based on 2014 survey data, 2015 reported results based on 2013 survey data, 2014 reported results based on 2012 survey data.

AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARIES FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (2017, Data 2015)
(by STARS)

Category	STARS	Library	City	Circ	e Circ	Visits	Prog Attend	Public Internet Computer Use
$10M- $29.9M	*****	Beverly Hills Public Library	Beverly Hills	17.4	0.3	21.7	0.8	2.3
$10M- $29.9M	*****	Santa Monica Public Library	Santa Monica	17.1	0.8	13.5	0.8	2.0
$10M- $29.9M	****	Berkeley Public Library	Berkeley	15.8	1.6	9.2	0.5	1.5
$30M+	****	Santa Clara County Library	Campbell	20.8	0.6	7.5	0.5	1.6
$5M- $9.9M	****	Cerritos Public Library	Cerritos	11.2	0.3	31.9	0.4	4.2
$200K- $399.9K	****	Alpine County Library	Markleeville	22.4	0.3	27.2	3.1	2.8
$5M- $9.9M	****	Palo Alto City Library	Palo Alto	22.4	1.8	12.1	0.7	1.6
$5M- $9.9M	****	Redwood City Public Library	Redwood	15.9	0.7	11.1	2.5	1.8
$30M+	****	San Francisco Public Library	San Francisco	12.5	1.5	8.1	0.6	1.4
$10M- $29.9M	****	San Mateo County Library	San Mateo	12.4	0.8	7.8	1.0	1.4
$1M- $4.9M	***	Harrison Memorial Library	Carmel	37.6	1.8	25.7	1.0	2.7
$5M- $9.9M	***	Newport Beach Public Library	Newport Beach	18.5	1.2	14.4	0.7	1.3
$1M- $4.9M	***	St. Helena Public Library	St. Helena	49.0	0.9	19.6	1.7	2.5

SOURCES:
America’s Star Libraries: Top-Rated Libraries | LJ Index 2017
By Keith Curry Lance on December 4, 2017

All the Stars, State by State | LJ Index 2017
By Keith Curry Lance on December 4, 2017

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Year LJ Index	Category	STARS	Circ	eCirc	Visits	Program Attendance	Public Internet Computer Use
2016	$1M- $4.9M	***	42.27	2.22	34.29	1.05	2.65
2015	$1M- $4.9M	***	41.5		25.0	1.0	3.9
2014	$1M- $4.9M	****	39.9		29.8	1.1	4.1

SOURCES:
LJ Index 2016: All the Stars, State by State
By Ray Lyons & Keith Curry Lance on November 1, 2016

LJ Index 2015: All the Stars, State by State
By Keith Curry Lance & Ray Lyons on November 2, 2015

LJ Index 2014: All the Stars, State by State
By Ray Lyons & Keith Curry Lance on November 3, 2014

REFERENCES:
HML 2012 Report by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2012-13
Public Library Survey

HML 2013 Report by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2013-14
Public Library Survey

HML 2014 Report by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2014-15
Public Library Survey

HML 2015 Report by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2015-16
Public Library Survey

Librarian's Monthly Reports 2013-2015 June by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

LIBRARIAN’S MONTHLY REPORTS
June 30, 2013, June 30, 2014, June 30, 2015

Library Budget Summary Fy12-13 Through Fy15-16 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

LIBRARY BUDGET SUMMARIES
FY12/13, FY13/14, FY14/15, FY15/16

THE FRIENDS OF THE HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Founding Documents

ABSTRACT: THE FRIENDS OF THE HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY Founding Documents are embedded and HIGHLIGHTS of ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION are presented. The Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library was formed as an association in April 1971. The purposes of the organization are:
a-to raise money that can be given to the Harrison Memorial Library to supplement the funds provided by the City of Carmel for the operation of the Library, which is the city's public library.
b-to encourage public support of the Harrison Memorial Library.
c-to enhance the Library's relations with the public.

Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library Founding Documents by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

THE FRIENDS OF THE HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY Founding Documents

HIGHLIGHTS of ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION:
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

FIRST:
The name of the Association is THE FRIENDS OF THE HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as "the Association.”

THIRD:
A. The Association is a non-profit public benefit organization and is not organized for the private gain of any person.

B. The specific purpose of the Association is to raise funds to distribute to the Harrison Memorial Library, which is a public library in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

FOURTH:
The names…of the Executive Committee are as follows:
Lucette R.Kenan President
Elizabeth McClave Vice-President
Prim Billwiller Secretary.
Evelyn Purvis Treasurer
Brad Buckminster Member at large
Harriett Harrell. Member at large
Merryll Cottrell Member at large
Barbara Rugg Member at large

In witness thereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names, this 17th day of October, 1988.

STATEMENT C
Line 7e - Statement Explaining the Specific Purposes For Which the Organization Was Formed.

The Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library was formed as an association in April 1971 and has existed ever since. The purposes of the organization are:

a-to raise money that can be given to the Harrison Memorial Library to supplement the funds provided by the City of Carmel for the operation of the Library, which is the city's public library.

b-to encourage public support of the Harrison Memorial Library.

c-to enhance the Library's relations with the public.

IRS Form 1023
Date incorporated or formed: 1971

Internal Revenue Service
District-Director
Date: JUN. 12, 1989

You are required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax , only if your gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000.