Hartford Public Library / Louise Blalock, Librarian, 1994-2008

File — Box: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains the annual reports for the organization known originally as the Hartford Young Men’s Institute 1839-1878, then the Hartford Library Association 1878 - 1893 and then the Hartford Public Library 1893 - present. The Reports begin in 1840 and continue to the present with only the years 1842, 1843, 1845, 1859, 1863, 1867, 1881 missing.

Dates

1994-2008

Access Restrictions

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 linear_feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Reports highlight funding of the Hartford Collection, library going online with a system named INNOPAC, addition to and renovation of the Central Library building, trying to bridge the digital divide with Internet access for all and computer skills training, focus on family literacy, homework help, and late night hours for tech support and reference services.