Upgrading library computers for LAN threatens library hours and materials budget. Friends of Gates Public Library provide major boost to prevent cuts from occurring. 2 nd year of LAN upgrade replaces dumb terminals with PCs. Handicapped unisex bathroom added. Public finally has access to fully graphical Internet by summer 1998.
Library offers more public training on Internet and use of online catalog.
1999 Law library shelving installed to expand video, young adult and children s shelving. Library staff unionizes with Communications Workers of America, local 1170. Experiment lasts one month 1 st year under new union contract. Go to the search engine.