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Best Small Library in America 2009: Union County Carnegie Library, SC--Carolina Dreaming
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Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2009
In the past three years, the Union County Carnegie Library (UCCL) in South Carolina has "been transformed." The library board, selected by the county supervisors, knew something had to be done. In October 2005, the board hired Nancy E. Rosenwald as UCCL director. Longing to get back to South Carolina from western Connecticut, Rosenwald…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Library Services, Public Libraries, Position Papers
Library of the Year 2008: Laramie County Library System, Wyoming--The Impact Library
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Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2008
This article features Laramie County Library System (LCLS) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, which is named as Gale/"Library Journal" 2008 Library of the Year. It is not just strong, effective publicity or the fine new building or even a staff built around its ability to connect with the people, although all of those things add to the impact of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Public Libraries, Library Networks, Library Facilities
Library of the Year 2009: The Politics of Excellence
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Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2009
Public library service is a critical service that must be preserved. Despite a current (FY08) budget cut of $5 million and the threat of reductions of nearly $20 million more in the next budget, the Queens Library has maintained massive and excellent programs of service and incredibly high levels of use by a public that lines up at every one of…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, User Needs (Information), Urban Areas
Librarian of the Year 2002: Susan Kent, Los Angeles Public Library.
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2002
Describes the role and activities of Susan Kent, City Librarian of Los Angeles, who was named librarian of the year by Library Journal. Discusses political aspects; improving and expanding Los Angeles Public Library branches; public and private funding; the staff and union issues; national and international organizations; and career influences.…
Descriptors: Awards, Branch Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration
The Library Haines Built: Best Small Library in America 2005--Haines Borough Public Library, Haines, AK
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2005
"Community involvement," the standard cliche, does not come close to capturing the spirit and action that have structured the building, programs, collections, and services of the Haines Borough Public Library (HBPL), AK. Those achievements make HBPL the winner of the first annual award for the Best Small Library in America, cosponsored…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Development, Library Facilities, Library Services
Librarian of the Year 1997: Bobby Roberts: Central Arkansas Library System.
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 1998
Presents Bobby Roberts, director of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), and describes some of the changes he has made since 1989: raising public library tax rates, doubling the book budget, library automation, new and renovated buildings, adult public programming, library cooperation, and fund raising. Discusses politics and the…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Financial Support, Librarians, Library Automation