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'I1~ere are a few notes regarding these statistics which should be highlighted: The large increase in 1975 can be explained by the completion of the current facility. Call-in renewals of checked out materials has not been allowed since 1983. At that time there was also an increase in the allowable check-out period from 2 to 3 weeks and renewals were no longer an option. Some non-print materials (long play records, 16mm films, etc.) have and will decline in demand and availability. Most of the recent increase in circulation has occurred in the adult services but the staff has seen some increase in juvenile services. Since 1985, there has been a significant increase in the non-print materials circulation and a higher percentage of users who are utilizing the library's information, resources, or site, instead of checking out materials. AREA SERVED BY ELK ~7-TVER LIBRARY The Elk River facility current]}'serves the Ciry of Elk River and portions of the abutting townships. This service area ea-tends north to Zimmerman; east only into the western edge of Ramsey; south to include only the north half of Otsego; and west toward Big Lake only to just beyond the Elk River city limit. This service area is defined by the service areas of the library facilities located in Princeton, Saint Francis, Big Lake, Monticello, St Michael, Rogers, Maple Grove, Osseo, Anoka and Champlin. The circulation records and user habits over the past few years were discussed with the library staff and confirmed this borrowing pattern. The population served is approximately 17,000 of which nearly 70% reside within the Elk River city limits. 6