I would like to add a few things to Sharrons exellent response. I am a regular patron at the library and will admit that there a couple of people who could use some help with "people skills", but for the most part the staff and volunteers have always gone out of their way to be helpful. It also needs to be noted that at any given time the volunteers working may be brand new and not fully familiar with the library, it's procedures or holdings yet, but they ARE donating their time. How many of us are doing that? Yes, there is a two hour time limit on the readers (if there is a waiting list), but there are a lot of people researching now. As a comparison, our local FHC has a one hour time limit on the computers, also due to the number of patrons wishing to use them. Their microfilm readers are basically the same as are at the OHS library, only there a fewer of them. They both try to accomodate as many patrons as possible, in the fairest manner possible. First come, first served, is the order of the day. As for the facilities and materials available, yes, there are a lot more materials available that are not in the library, due to lack of space, but if you will just go to the desk and indicate what you are looking for and ask if anything further is available, they are more than happy to go where the other materials are stored and get them for you if the manpower is available for someone to be able to go look. The staff does not have the time or manpower to guide patrons step by step through their research. How many people remember to say "Thank you" for the assistance given rather than just expecting it as their due? There is a new facility to be built to house the society and the library very close to it's current location in the very near future. It will allow a great deal more equipment and records to be redily available. Everyone is very excited about this undertaking! I sincerely hope that any of you that have had an unpleasant experience in the past will reconsider giving these folks another opportunity. For the most part they are a very dedicated, wonderful group of individuals who do the best they can for all of us. One final note. The library is open until 8:00 p.m. on Monday evenings to accomodate those of us who have to work during the day. Some of you may find that a good time to visit. Marti Walker