Improved lighting, bookstacks, Annex Building. Replacement of book-conveyor system, Main Rebuild central air-conditioning units, Main Modernize freight elevator, Annex.. Renovating birdproofing system, Main Building. Modernizing 2 elevators, rare book area, Main Feasibility study for additional vertical book Modifications, rare book reading room, Main Installation of low voltage switching equipment to control lighting, Main Building. Miscellaneous improvements. Painting iron gratings over areaways, Main and 13 Rounding... -1 of Library collections: Installation of electronic card readers for security control nonrecurring item allowed for 1976, not required for 1977. 78,000 Feasibility study for additional vertical book carriers in 1975-76 nonrecurring reappropriation for elevator and other improvements, not required for 1977. 70,000 70,000 213,000 69,000 2,173,000 Expansion and renovations to provide additional accommodations for computer facilities - to for new computer equipment be installed in fiscal year 1976: nonrecurring item allowed for 1976, not required for 1977... Authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5344, 5349: Increase, determined as a result of surveys commenced on - Within-grade promotions authorized under the Prevailing Within-grade salary advancements and other changes Increased Civilian Pay Act Costs. This increase of $5,000 results from new pay rates Overtime and Holiday Pay (5 U.S.C. 5544) increased from Under Night Differential Pay increased from $20,000 to $25,000 resulting from base pay changes authorized by law. the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5344, night differential pay is based on 7-1/2% of base pay rates for work schedules between 3:00 P.M. and midnight and 10% for work schedules between 11:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. $90,500... Contribution to Retirement Fund increased from $82,000 to This increase, covering government contribution to this fund, required by 5 U.S.C. 8334, results from increased base pay rates. 5,000 21,000 5,000 8,500 Total Increase MANDATORY ITEMS. $ 95,500 There has been a continuous increase in the workload of the Maintenance Division for the past 5 years as a result of inhouse projects undertaken to meet the needs of the Library of Congress. The point has now been reached where it is deemed desirable in the interest of improved operation to request 4 additional employees for 1977. The 4 positions requested for 1977 are presented, as follows: 1 WG-10 Electrician... $13,395 In the electrical shop there is an increasing backlog of work orders as a result of the establishment of new offices within the Library Buildings and the need to provide electrical service in areas not originally intended for office use, due to present overcrowded conditions at the Library. In addition, approximately 2,000 smoke detectors have been installed in the Library Buildings in recent years and must be maintained by the electrical shop. At the present time, this shop is staffed by 11 employees 1 foreman, 1 assistant foreman, and 9 electricians. For 1977, it is requested that this force be augmented by 1 additional electrician. 1 WG-10 Air Conditioning Mechanic. .$13,395 The workload of the air-conditioning shop has likewise increased, due in part to expanded use of space for office purposes resulting from overcrowded conditions, as well as the need to provide air conditioning and controls in these $ 13,395 13,395 26,810 $ 53,600 |