Is there anyone who have worked 20 hours a week at the public library? Will this interfere with my regular 8am-5pm job? They are offering some evening and weekend hours. I am looking for something part-time to enhance my income. This job will pay $10. 00 an hour unlike working in retail making $6 to $8 an hour. Please do not post fly by night jobs. I am not interested.
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What Is It Like Working At The Public Library Part-time Nights And Weekends?
Monday, March 1st, 2010How Can I Hold A Demonstration Outside Of My Public Library?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010My public library is ranked #1 in the usa (Naperville,IL), however they have extremely poor customer service. I have found blogs from other’s with similar experiences. I like to gather a group to demonstrate outside of the facility with signs to notify the press of this problem. I have a feeling the press will be interested as one incident involved a deaf women and they are ranked so highly. Any advice, legal or otherwise?
How Do You Go About Starting Up A New Public Library?
Saturday, February 20th, 2010I’m interested in starting a new public library in my community in Wisconsin. It is a small community of about 3,000 people. I am currently taking library director certification courses to get my Grade II certification. I’ve already got the “Public Library Start-Up Guide” by Christine Lind Hage. Any other websites, books, etc. out there on starting up a new public library?
How Do I Find Statistics On Public Library Closures ?
Thursday, January 21st, 2010HI, I live in So OR and from what I heard last time we closed our public library, we were the first library in the US that was public that was ever closed. I want to gather some statistics to show how ridiculous it is to close our library. What a city !!! Ha. So, please not opinions, but I need statistics, any search ideas ?
Gates Foundation Grants Internet Access Assistance to Us Public Libraries
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is continuously providing assistance to public libraries across the United States through Opportunity Online program. The philanthropic organization’s grants cover installation and improvement of Internet access to help provide high-quality, fast, and free online connection to specific computer workstations and centers in public libraries, which in turn are used by many people.
Opportunity Online is granting assistance in the form of funding, technical support, and associated training for at least two years per public library. This program is primarily focused on assisting public libraries that are in turn serving bigger populations. Public libraries that are almost vulnerable to having obsolete technology are prioritized. Eligible libraries should at the same time be able to secure funding commitments before receiving any grant from the program. This is to make sure there is appropriate community support for maintenance of computer upgrades.
It is estimated that about 40% of the US population are still not enjoying Internet access at their homes. Thus, public libraries are serving and facilitating critical link between users and technology, especially to many who are not able to afford getting Internet access services on their own. It is not surprising that currently, millions of Americans are using Internet through public libraries in different purposes like earning long-distance education degrees, starting and advancing small businesses, finding critical information on jobs, learning better English, getting e-government services and information, and many more.
Most public libraries are applying for potential grants from Opportunity Online because Internet access has really become among the most essential services that are required by people. Library administrators assert that their facilities must be able to maintain technology tools to help more people access and use information and services offered online.
However, there are still many concerns and requirements that many public libraries should address as they start and keep facilitating Internet access to numerous users. First, the average 256 KBPS connection to Internet network has to be ramped up. At present, most libraries that are capable to connect online are not able to support bandwidth traffic activities like MP3 downloading (for sound and video files), video-streaming, and other forms of interactive communication.
Opportunity Online could commit to investing in public libraries’ connectivity, training, research, and even advocacy. The program could not in any way fully takeover or fund what public libraries need. That is why aside from Opportunity Online grants, libraries should also secure other support from local governments and non-government organizations in their communities. The program is set to only jumpstart the initiative. In the long run, public libraries are expected to be able to support their online services on their own.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, based in Seattle, is working to help many people lead productive, comfortable, and healthy lives. The organization is guided accordingly by the belief that every single life has real and equal value. Within developing countries, the foundation is focused on helping people improve their health and providing opportunities for them to stay out of hunger and burden from possible extreme poverty. In the US, the foundation seeks to make sure all people get the ability to seize opportunities to succeed. That is why providing Internet access is one of the priority projects of the organization.
NYC – Midtown: Bryant Park and New York Public Library
Friday, January 8th, 2010
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Step Into History & Literature at the Boston Public Library
Monday, January 4th, 2010A monumental building stands upon Boylston Street, standing tall in its magnificence and telling century old tales of Boston. This very building is none other than the Boston Public Library. Holding secrets of history, culture and customs, it stands tall since the day it has made its home there.
The Great and General Court of Massachusetts founded the Boston Public Library and was the first ever-free library in the United States of America. Founded in 1848, this historical public library is a gift to community, offering people the love for knowledge and education. Initially held in an old schoolhouse on Mason Street, it was later relocated to the building that stands tall today on Boylston Street. An architectural marvel created by architect Charles Follen McKim, it was also known to some as “The Palace for the People”.
Since its inception, the Boston Public Library, or BPL as it is commonly referred to, has expanded into branch libraries. The McKim building as well as the Johnson building designed by Phillip Johnson forms the BPL. These two buildings form the headquarters form the many branches of the library, which spans across Boston city.
Apart from the vast collection of books and research material, the library also boasts the possession of many valued objects, such as rare books and manuscripts, antique maps, musical scores and prints. Some of those objects include several early edition folios of William Shakespeare, some musical scores by Mozart and John Adams’s personal library.
The Boston Public Library is not just a structure holding secrets of knowledge, but also it holds its own secret treasures, such as Bates Hall. The Bates Hall is known as one of the most important rooms in the world architecturally. The hall which is named in honor of Joshua Bates, a merchant banker from London who was born in Massachusetts, is a half domed beauty with oak and limestone furniture and fittings. The décor includes the busts of famed Bostonians and revered authors.
The Boston Public Library holds many galleries such as the Chavannes Gallery, The Abbey Room and the Sergeant Gallery. The library also allows for library tours around this architectural marvel.
Visit the Boston Public Library and be awed by the sheer beauty and grandiosity of the structure and everything it possesses while staying at the Taj Boston, a five star hotel located close to the library. This Boston luxury hotel offers guests lavish accommodation coupled with quality services and warm hospitality.
Let’s Read at the New York Public Library
Saturday, December 26th, 2009The New York Public Library was formed in 1895 and has 87 branches. The library, as its name states, is situated in New York City. The library is one of the foremost public libraries in the United States and serves over 8, 143, 198 people. As of 2007 the research collection of the library included 43,975,362 items (books, videotapes, maps, etc. ), which include 15, 985, 192 books. The Branch Libraries include 7, 299, 286 items, which include 4, 416, 812 books. All in all, the total sum of items in the library includes over 50 million, and a total of over 20 million books. The only other libraries to include items have than this are the Library of Congress and the British Library. However if all the branches were treated as a whole, the New York Public Library would have 208 branches and over 30 million book titles, thereby making it the largest public library in the whole world.
The Main branch building of the New York Public Library is located on 5th Avenue, between 40th street and 42nd street. The cornerstone of his building was laid in 1902 and cost $9 million. 75 miles of shelves were installed here in 1910. By 1911 all the books from Astor and Lenox libraries were moved to this main building. The New York Public Library comprises of four research libraries. The library has 82 branch libraries. The library has been portrayed in numerous pop cultural works, which include novels, movies, television and poetry.
If you are looking for a luxury hotel in New York, there is always The Premier Hotel to make you stay in absolute luxury, while catching up on some reading at the New York Public Library.
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Friday, December 25th, 2009in downers grove IL public library do they have swindle i need it for my book report!
High-Tech Public Libraries
Friday, December 18th, 2009The best place to get the information you need is always in a library. Public Libraries are provided by the government in order to provide access for all its constituents. Books can be read and borrowed in Public Libraries without any fees, only incurred penalties for late returns. In addition, with modern technology, most of the information you need can be obtained via a simple click.
Going to libraries are usually for nerds but at this day and age, you would not be caught dead without the right information in your head, no matter if you they would still call you a nerd. Better a nerd than with someone without a brain don’t you think? Some people though find it lazy to go to the library and go over all the dust covered and delicate books. They opt to search for the information they need over the Internet. Not to mention the time they will be consuming and the effort of going through shelves and shelves of books. However, not all the information you need is in the Internet and it is not as reliable as compared to doing your research in a library. Don’t you think they would eventually fade out if all the information can be taken out from the Internet already?
With the advancement in technology, libraries have become more important and the secrets inside it are due to the easy accessibility it can provide to the people. Computers in libraries have made it easier for people to look for the information they need faster. With programs designed specifically for usage inside libraries, people are more encouraged to learn and study, especially those who are not fortunate enough to have a personal PC or an Internet connection at home. Of course, their only place to seek for knowledge is the library.
Another thing that a library has aside from the information you seek is the atmosphere it emits to its visitor. Its quiet ambiance can really provide an atmosphere of learning for the people who go there. Feeling the knowledge of the rich history of the place itself will be enough to encourage you to go through the halls and search what interests you. Moreover, the knowledge of people who once walked through the halls and held those books were also able to make a difference in the world and will inspire you to do the same.
Here are several “upgraded” libraries.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
This Public Library is considered as one of the leading public libraries in the world. It is also the largest in America and the largest research library systems in the world. It is also one of the five most important libraries in the United States. It is equipped with up to date electronic resources that make the information available for the public.
The Boston Public Library
This is the first library to allow people to borrow books and take them home so as to read it. Aside from this, the Boston Public Library is known as the largest municipal library and first large public library in America. It features free Wi-Fi internet access to the public throughout this library, along with its 27 branches. It maintains internet databases for catalogues and full text access.
The Library of Congress
Considered as the national library of the United States by default, it has the largest shelf space and is the most important library in the world. With millions of catalogued books and print materials that are set up in 470 languages, it also has the largest collection of manuscripts and rare books, newspapers and many more! You name it and the library of Congress may have a 99% chance that it is there.
With millions of digital objects available at its American Memory, nearly all the catalogs of this library can be checked on its website. On-line archives are also provided by the Library of Congress.
So far, these are the world-renowned libraries in the US. As An additional fact, in other parts of the globe, other world-renowned public library would include the:
British Library (BL)
The British national library is located in London and is one of the significant research libraries in the world. It holds millions of items of books, journals, magazines, music recordings, patents, and so much more, which can be accessed through the library’s web site.
The National Library of New Zealand
New Zealand’s public service department and legal deposit has the responsibility to enrich the cultural and economic existence of the country. In July 2004, the NDHS program was established along with the goal to improve the infrastructure and technological settings so that it can be preserved. A hardware and software system will be specially designed for the library in order to have the ability to maintain the conditions of its items throughout the years, making it still available for the people.
Thus, Public Libraries, not only hold books, but there are also those who showcase paintings, artifacts and other valuable memorabilia of the past.
These libraries are no longer mere pillars of books; they have become institutionalized in order to cater more learning and understanding to those who seek knowledge of the things around them and even beyond. There are so many things one can learn from reading the books itself, which no amount of media can withhold.