Zoo, library officials speak at county budget hearing Nov 11, 2009
The only three people who spoke during the public hearing Tuesday night were Utica Zoo Executive Director Beth Irons, Mid-York Library System Director Darlene Ford and Utica Public Library Director Darby O Brien. Also Tuesday night, during a joint meeting of the Courts, Laws and Rules Committee and Internal Affairs Committee, the Courts, Laws and Rules Committee rejected proposed legislation from Minority Leader Michael Hennessy, D-Sherrill, that would have changed a local law to stop elected... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Ravenstahl defends his proposal for tuition tax Nov 11, 2009
The tax -- meant to help fill a $600 million hole in the city's pension fund and aid the Carnegie Library System -- must be certified by the city controller and approved by the state-picked Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. Likely to end up in court is the question of whether the state must approve it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Schools shun Kindle, saying blind can't use it Nov 11, 2009
Ken Frazier, director of Wisconsin-Madison's library system, said the library bought 20 Kindle DX devices for use in a history class this fall. Though he's not sure how many blind students are at his school, he said many students have difficulties reading texts for various reasons, such as learning disabilities. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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The annual sale benefits the Iberia Parish Library system, helping provide for the numerous programs held for the public throughout the year with the proceeds. They go to the summer workshop programs and other programs throughout the year, said Comeaux. (New Iberia, LA)
Critics: Spending to blame for S.D. woes Nov 9, 2009
Meanwhile, one of the hardest-hit departments in recent years has been the library system ... You can make a 27 percent cut to libraries this year in some way, shape or form using an ax and bludgeon our library system, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mayor says he'll pursue 1% higher ed tax Nov 9, 2009
The balance would become a dedicated, annual payment to the Carnegie Library system, which faces a budget deficit that has prompted plans to close four city libraries, merge two others, and move yet another. "This is the first step of two over the next 12 months that we think will achieve" long-term financial health for the city, the mayor said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Veterans Day closings Nov 8, 2009
EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM: Columbia County Library closed Wednesday. FEDERAL OFFICES: Closed Wednesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A Cookbook for the Pennywise and Time-Crunched Nov 7, 2009
March 2007: My complaint to the Dept. Of Ed is refused on the grounds that they do not fund any programs or activities at the Hawaii State Public Library System, and therefore, do not have jurisdiction. If the situation is threatening enough to cause a change in levels moment to moment, it stands to my reason, it would remain at a certain level until there is a sufficient enough change or stabilization to bring it to a lesser level. (Epicurious.com)
Winterville School plan talk of town Nov 7, 2009
One of the more practical uses for the school building on North Church Street might be housing the Winterville Library, which is part of the Athens Regional Library System. The library is squeezed into a 1,500-square-foot building, so cramped that the city is allowing the Friends of the Winterville Library to begin selling books in the tiny house city hall once occupied. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Orange Cove library opens Nov 7, 2009
In recent years -- and by overwhelming majorities -- voters have twice approved Measure B, a one-eighth of a cent sales tax, to support the Fresno County library system ... Ohio voters OK new taxes for 30 library systems ... Levies were approved Tuesday to support 30 library systems, including one of the state's largest. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
'East Central Regional Library receives proclamation from Chisago City Council for 50th Anniversary celebration; Land Use training offered Nov 6, 2009
The Chisago Lakes branch of the library system will hold its celebration on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. ... ECRL was the second multi-county library system in Minnesota ... Aitkin County joined the library system in 1964, followed by Kanabec in 1967 and Chisago County in 1970. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Questions raised in win Nov 6, 2009
Before the election, the libertarian-minded Beeman said he wanted the county to sell the public library system and Tullio Arena; free nonviolent offenders from the Erie County Prison; and nix the Erie International Airport runway extension ... "A majority of county voters probably oppose dismantling the county library system and selling Tullio Arena, but a significant share of voters, especially in more rural parts of the county, probably wonder why there must be taxpayer-financed government... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Libraries need to promote learning atmosphere Nov 5, 2009
Ohio voters OK new taxes for 30 library systems ... Levies were approved Tuesday to support 30 library systems, including one of the state's largest ... A few years ago, when the Woodward Park Branch of the Fresno County Library system opened, I was very pleased to have dedicated quiet rooms in which to do some work. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
CMU study that spurred library cuts released today Nov 3, 2009
The CMU study also compared Pittsburgh's library system with 81 systems nationwide and found that Pittsburgh has one branch for every 23,500 people. The national average one per 45,000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Public Meetings Nov 3, 2009
Receive report on Stockton-San Joaquin County library system. The system doesn't include the Lodi Public Library, which is operated by the city. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Library Manager Dies From H1N1 Complications Nov 3, 2009
Bernardi has been with the Omaha Public Library system for the past 25 years and was well-known in the community the library served. Coworkers said he was best known for his Saturday reading program called Primetime. (7 KETV Omaha)
Popular place Nov 3, 2009
F: In the Mat-Su Borough, the library system is in the fourth year of a five-year reduction of borough funding for municipal branches. How is Palmer dealing with that. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rick Badie's Gwinnett: No time for meek leaders Oct 31, 2009
Nevertheless, we live in a county where certain standards have been set with first-class parks and an awesome library system. On a negative note, local drug busts in recent days are proof the county needs all the law enforcement it can muster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Granderson named Miller Award winner Oct 31, 2009
" Granderson became an author this year with the release of All You Can Be, a children's book which tells his story of growing up in Chicago and encourages kids to build and chase their own dreams. The book hit shelves this summer, and became a part of Michigan's library system earlier this month through a donation. So much of Granderson's work focuses on education in part because of his background, having grown up in a family of teachers and educators in Chicago. "Learning the importance just... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
COLUMN: Budget cuts forcing libraries to do more with less Oct 30, 2009
One of our greatest assets in Massachusetts is our public library system ... In addition, funding for the regional library system and automated networks could be cut by as much as 27 percent while services to the blind are facing a 16 percent reduction. (Malden Observer, MA)
Losing precious memories Oct 29, 2009
A few years ago, when the Woodward Park Branch of the Fresno County Library system opened, I was very pleased to have dedicated quiet rooms in which to do some work. Sarah Miller's commentary [April 16] brought to light a few issues that I wholeheartedly agree with -- the library of today is too noisy, few libraries maintain quiet environments and people can be selfish about respecting others' needs. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Countywide Crime Watch on commission agenda Oct 28, 2009
The commissioners also have appointments to meet with Dennis McGann about the Mineral County Mapping and Addressing project; Connie Sutton about the Mineral County Library System, and Charlie Hartman in regard to concerns about the area around Pin Oak Lane. Sheriff Craig Fraley is scheduled to meet with the officials in executive session to discuss personnel matters. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Trick for cheap Oct 28, 2009
For details, call your local library or visit the Hawaii State Public Library System Web site at for branch information. Haunted Village, complete with graveyard, lighted displays and flying ghosts, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Windward Community College. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Librarians commemorate now-obsolete catalog system Oct 28, 2009
Birchfield said she hopes that all of the events centered on the card catalog will help to honor what was once central to the university library system. We want to have a little fun and contribute to the spirit of the university, Birchfield said. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Fundraising has down side in Hawaii economy Oct 27, 2009
The state Public Library System, also part of the DOE, is the beneficiary of two fundraising campaigns that so far have collected more than $186,000 in public donations to stave off temporary or permanent library closures due to budget cuts ... While library officials are gratified at the amount of public support generated by the two campaigns, Burns said, the public library system shouldn't have to rely so heavily on donations ... "We're trying to make the point that in these unusual times,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Low-cost entertainment for frugal travelers Oct 27, 2009
Before your trip, log on to the public library system Web site in your destination city, and check out the events calendar. The Free Public Library of Philadelphia, for example, provides cultural events and entertainment for teens, adults, young children and families. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Library opens doors to discussion Oct 26, 2009
In recent years -- and by overwhelming majorities -- voters have twice approved Measure B, a one-eighth of a cent sales tax, to support the Fresno County library system. Measure L would replace Measure B, and raise the tax by another one-eighth of a cent. The new quarter-cent tax would remain in effect until 2025, raising an estimated $345 million over its lifetime. (Fresno Bee)
'Lipstick Killer' still behind bars Oct 26, 2009
"He helped redesign the library system in the department of corrections," said Drizin, who also commended Heirens for becoming a "first-rate jailhouse lawyer.". Drizin said Heirens has been eligible for parole nearly every year since the 1970s. (CNN)
Dog teaches children to read Oct 26, 2009
"It encourages them to practice their reading skills ... and it's a good way to involve families with the library system.". And the dogs really do pay attention, according to Lisa Saroyan. (CNN)
Crowd pleads to keep Carnegie libraries open Oct 25, 2009
Dr. Mistick told the audience that $14 million -- up from the $6 million shortfall the library system originally projected in June -- was needed to address its predicted five-year deficit and deeper financial woes. "Our hands are tied in many ways because of the way money comes to us," she said, noting that 70 percent of the library's funding comes from the Allegheny Regional Asset District board. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Book club focuses on female authors Oct 25, 2009
That's the subject of North Carolina author Kaye Gibbons' novel Sights Unseen , the second of three novels from Southern female authors to be featured in a book club started by The Augusta Chronicle and the East Central Georgia Regional Library System. We'll have an online chat about the book at 1 p.m. Nov. 4, and an informal, in-person book chat at the Friedman Branch Library on Monday, Nov. 16. (The Augusta Chronicle)
How a dog teaches child to read Oct 23, 2009
"It encourages them to practice their reading skills ... and it's a good way to involve families with the library system.". Don't Miss. (CNN)
Library plan abandoned in Gwinnett Oct 22, 2009
Faced with political disbandment, the Gwinnett County Library Board voted Wednesday evening to shelve its plan to restructure the library system ... Nancy Stanbery-Kellam, library system executive director, said the plan is equitable in that it shares the pain of budget cuts to all branches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Area libraries close for staff training day Oct 22, 2009
The Athens-Clarke County Library and all other libraries and resource centers in the Athens Regional Library System will be closed all day today for a staff training day. The regional system has libraries and resource centers in Clarke, Franklin, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties. (Athens Banner-Herald)
City National Now Accepting Applications for Literacy Grants Oct 22, 2009
Seeking to better the education of California's future leaders, City National in April 2002 launched a multi-faceted initiative to restock the state's school library system. Since then, the award-winning program has. (Primezone Releases)
United Fund board member Chris Griffin speaks at the luncheon. Oct 21, 2009
The 17 agencies who are supported by the United Fund are Brewton Area YMCA, American Red Cross-East Escambia County Chapter, Girl Scouts-Deep South Council, Brewton Public Library, Community Character Project, Escambia County Regional Child Advocacy Center, Brewton Parks and Recreation Department, Escambia County Mental Health Association, Boy Scouts-Gulf Coast Council, East Brewton Youth Sports, Southwest Alabama Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board, Wheels of Wellness, Escambia County... (Brewton Standard, AL)
Around Town: This club is no weapon to use against library Oct 20, 2009
" She was referring to the column in which I showed that surrounding municipalities, though much smaller than Pittsburgh, contribute far more to their libraries than does the city. Pittsburgh contributes $40,000, the same amount it gave in 1895. As a reader from McCandless has since pointed out, his township's annual contribution of roughly $550,000 to the Northland Public Library works out to about $19 per resident. Do the math for the average city resident's contribution to the Carnegie and it... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DePaul Law gets biggest gift ever from Corboy & Dempsey Oct 20, 2009
She was appointed commissioner of Chicagos public library system in 1994. What do you think. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Library board schedules special meeting Oct 20, 2009
After county commissioners sent it a threatening letter, the Board of Trustees of the Gwinnett Library System has called a special meeting to reconsider proposed changes in library service ... The meeting room seats about 30, said library system spokeswoman Michelle Long.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Stanislaus County Supervisors Watch Oct 20, 2009
Allowing the library system to spend $325,000 of fees collected from developers. Librarians want to buy 12,000 books and other materials ($300,000); an automated phone system to notify customers ($9,000); four additional Internet servers ($10,000); better filters to keep Internet customers from inappropriate Web sites ($3,000); and software enabling monthly newsletters to be e-mailed to more 10,000 users ($3,000). (Modesto Bee, CA)
Jackson County Public Library Big Read Grant (2) Oct 19, 2009
The themes of survival, hardship, Alaska and the Gold Rush will be explored in programs and displays throughout the Jackson County Public Library system. The latest Big Read grantees represent 44 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Best from Sunday Oct 19, 2009
The Athens Regional Library System is likely to win a federal stimulus grant to buy new computers and hire instructors to teach patrons how to use them. A Good Hope woman was flown by air ambulance to Atlanta Medical Center late Friday evening after her sport utility vehicle collided with a Barrow County school bus carrying the Winder-Barrow Bulldogg Marching Band home from a football game in Rockdale County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Library system gets nod for computer grant Oct 18, 2009
com The Athens Regional Library System is likely to win a federal stimulus grant to buy new computers and hire instructors to teach patrons how to use them ... The Athens Regional Library System has been recommended to receive a $478,000 stimulus grant to buy computers and to hire four full-time instructors throughout the system ... The Athens Regional Library System is likely to win a federal stimulus grant to buy new computers and hire instructors to teach patrons how to use them. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pittsburgh's pittance unbalances library's books Oct 18, 2009
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is seeking a special audit of the library system. The Regional Asset District board, which sends $17. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters to the editor (10/18/09) Oct 18, 2009
On Monday, Oct. 12, your editorial "Keep Lights on in Libraries" dealt with the pending cuts to the library system ... Why are they not leading the charge on behalf of our library system. (Anchorage Daily News)
HGEA deal struck Oct 16, 2009
Executive Branch, Department of Education, State Public Library System and State Judiciary ... Executive Branch, Department of Education, State Public Library System and State Judiciary. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Library does balancing act Oct 16, 2009
Non-public funding is also down, with anticipated grant revenue through the Mid Hudson Library System down from $4,775 to $3,975, a 16. 75-percent decrease of $800. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Gwinnett commissioners call on library board to reverse decision Oct 16, 2009
Three Gwinnett County commissioners have instructed the library board to reconsider its decision to restructure the library system ... Beaudreau called the plan to dismantle the community library system a "crazy notion," at odds with the county's official comprehensive plan ... If the matter is not reversed, Beaudreau said, the county commission could strip funding or officially dissolve the library system and reconstruct it with a new board. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Plan to close libraries spurs audit thoughts Oct 16, 2009
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's plan to close five of its branches raised enough eyebrows on the Regional Asset District board that the board will vote next week on whether to order a special audit of the library system. The RAD board's auditing committee yesterday recommended such an audit, which is expected to look into long-range finances and how the decision to close libraries was made. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Click by click, libraries and readers wade into digital lending Oct 16, 2009
In the Brooklyn Public Library system recently, eight people were waiting for three digital copies of "The Lost Symbol," Dan Brown's follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code," while 715 people were waiting for 526 print copies ... In the Brooklyn Public Library system recently, eight people were waiting for three digital copies of "The Lost Symbol," Dan Brown's follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code," while 715 people were waiting for 526 print copies. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Burns honored for 45 years of library service Oct 15, 2009
Further expansion occurred in 2007 when all three branches of the Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library system were awarded grants through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Burns said the computers multiply the library's services. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Bidding Process Continues For Downtown Library Oct 15, 2009
Use of the library system also occurs now from computers within the library as well as from school or home ... Our libraries strive to be the heart of the community and the Central Library is the heart of the Library system. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Around Oconee: Signup deadline nears Oct 14, 2009
The Oconee County Library, the Bogart Library and all other branches of the Athens Regional Library System will be closed Oct. 22 for a staff development day. Farmington BBQ to raise center funds. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Technology allows for alternatives to expensive textbooks Oct 13, 2009
The University of Pittsburgh's library system may install the Espresso as a cost-saving measure as soon as this year, system director Rush Miller said. Carnegie Mellon University's campus store also is exploring the concept, university store director Rick Zuchelli said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Perry Names Waco Woman To TSTC System Board Of Directors Oct 10, 2009
She is also a member of the Waco Convention Center and Tourist Bureau Advisory Board, a lay representative of the Waco- McLennan County Library System to the Central Texas Library System, past chairman of the Waco-McLennan County Library Advisory Commission, and a past member of the City of Waco Capital Need Assessment Committee. Forrest received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and attended Texas State Technical College, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Woman's University... (KWTX.com, TX)
Its number up, Dewey is 86ed Oct 10, 2009
With the reopening of the Western Avenue branch, Albany may become the largest public library system in the state to move away from the rigid categorization scheme, entering a swirling debate in library circles on how useful Dewey's innovation -- under which books are assigned numbers in hierarchical categories -- remains in the 21st century. Just last week, the trade magazine Library Journal featured "The Dewey Dilemma" on its cover. (Albany Times Union)
Pittsburgh chalks up another sports win Oct 8, 2009
The mayor -- who after the news conference talked to reporters about the city's perspective on the cash-strapped Carnegie Library system -- talked about the escape Pittsburgh's sports fandom supplies. "People find comfort and unity in sports and it's an escape for them. ... On a Monday morning, you don't have to pick up the newspaper to know if the Steelers won or not. You just have to walk around town and get the sense of people. ... That really speaks volumes to the intensity of fans here and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Park County Library System director Francis Clymer cuts a cake “ a replica of the old library “ in celebration of the first anniversary of the new Cody library during a party in the Biblio Bistro on Oct. 3. (Photo by Sara Loven) Oct 8, 2009
Park County Library System director Francis Clymer cuts a cake a replica of the old library in celebration of the first anniversary of the new Cody library during a party in the Biblio Bistro on Oct. 3. (Photo by Sara Loven). (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Amy Goodman: Future of libraries at odds with technology Oct 8, 2009
showpeople wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:50 PM:" Your point is well taken. But here is another. Yesterday I was research something about the Amusement Business industry. Now our Library system did not even know what I was talking about and could not find anything on what I wanted. But after "googling it" I found the back issues of Billboard magazine in their project dating back to 1958. Exactly what I wanted. Knowledge that would have been lost to the common man if we depended on just printed books.... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Carnegie Library review weighed by RAD Oct 8, 2009
Ms. Gasper said she has been coming to the library for 43 years and brings her granddaughter, but the tradition will end when the city library system closes the branch in February. Responding to a request by Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, the Allegheny Regional Asset District said yesterday it would consider ordering a performance audit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh after its board announced plans to close five of its 19 branches to save money. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A great city, failing its libraries Oct 8, 2009
Look at the community with a library system that projects a budget deficit of $1. 2 million, and so will shut down five neighborhood branches to sustain itself. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
5 Carnegie Library sites to be closed Oct 7, 2009
Library system trims five Carnegie branches across city ... "Assuring access to the greatest number of users and means to sustain the library system long-term. These changes should carry us for a couple of years, at least." ... "The library system was designed for a city twice the size of Pittsburgh today. We have more branches per capita than any other system our size.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Multnomah County Library wins highest national recognition Oct 7, 2009
The Multnomah County Library system has 13,000 visitors every day, the staff answers about 2,100 patron questions and about 57,000 books or other resources are checked out or renewed. County library computers are in use about 90 percent of open hours. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Storyteller to perform on Kauai next week Oct 7, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 7:23 PM HST The Hawai i State Public Library System will present nationally recognized storyteller Lyn Ford; internationally-renowned storytellers Kuniko Yamamoto and Michael Parent; noted Hawai i storytellers Janice Terukina, Sandra MacLees and Dann Seki; and a special musical event this fall in a series of programs sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai i and the UH-Manoa Outreach College s Statewide Cultural Extension Program, a news release... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Join the chat! Oct 7, 2009
There's still time to participate in a book club sponsored by the East Central Georgia Regional Library system and The Augusta Chronicle that's focusing on Southern women authors. The first book is Alice Walker's classic "The Color Purple.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
