Many thanks to those who responded to my question. In particular, I found the comments of Tom Genson at Herrick District Library to be very helpful.

If all goes well in our millage election, I will not need to consider such severe steps.

Thanks again!

Frederick J. Kirby, Library Director
Benton Harbor Public Library
213 East Wall St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-926-6139 (voice)
269-926-1674 (fax)
libraryfjk@yahoo.com