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