This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Roswell Public Library Sees Gains and Needs in 1973
The Roswell Public Library reports improved services in fiscal year 1973 under Librarian James M. Moore. Funding rose to 57 125 dollars with a projected 61 480 dollars this year, while the county contribution grew to 6 900 dollars. Total income is expected at 74 183 dollars. The library ranks 26th in per capita expenditures and 31st in books per capita among New Mexico libraries, with calls for a new, centrally located building and more space and parking. The staff remained eight full time, and circulation efforts reduced complaints. Overdue fines were forgiven for three days, returning over 100 books. The collection now tops about 50 000 volumes, with 100 000 needed to meet standards. Card holders reached 17 000 and circulation totaled 144 000 volumes.