Sentences with phrase «public libraries working»

I don't know that all public libraries work on that system, but the ones in which the patron specifies the amount of time they are going to keep the book do work that way.

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IPT worked with the Kiplinger Washington Editors to draft seven investor education booklets as part of IPT's investor education and protection programs in public libraries.

Churches who provide 3 meals a day, You see the beauty of an historical place like the Vatican, preserving history in its art work amd library but are unaware of the services it provides behind the scenes away from the eyes of the public.

Abraham Lincoln reading a book by fireplace light with the picture of a single, working mother sitting at a computer in the local public library.

As is often the way with brainy, moody teenagers, I had come to believe in the gospel according to Jack Kerouac, Dizzy Gillespie, and a hodgepodge of Japanese poets, absurdist playwrights, and existentialist philosophers whose works I'd found on adjacent shelves on the second floor of the public library.

These academic programs enable students to complement their theological and biblical studies with secular skills in public management and policy, law, music, social work, business administration, information and library science or health - care administration.

The area near the intersection of Woodridge and Plaza drives includes, among other things, Village Hall, a library, public works facility, park district community center, post office, junior high school and open space.

The Town Centre area near Woodridge Drive and Center Drive currently includes village hall, a library, a public works facility, a park district community center, a post office, a junior high school and open space.

Don't Leave Your Laptop Unattended in Public Places: These days it is an everyday sight to see workers sitting in Starbucks, Panera, the airport, or the public library to get some workPublic Places: These days it is an everyday sight to see workers sitting in Starbucks, Panera, the airport, or the public library to get some workpublic library to get some work done.

She has previously worked in public and academic libraries, and currently writes applications for non-profit organizations seeking 501 (c)(3) status.

If he's still making a mess or having trouble understanding how the process should work, try bringing him to a public restroom where there is a kid - sized urinal (try a library, doctor's office, daycare or play space).

In the exceedingly excellent How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character (public library)-- a necessary addition to these fantastic reads on education — Paul Tough writes of Duckworth's work:

I work at public library in the US and provide story times for children 5 and younger.

In her Before Diapers life, she was a reference archivist at the Smithsonian Institution, and before that she worked at a public library.

«I have known Jimmy for many years, and I am greatly impressed with his work on the issues that matter most, like education, transportation, libraries, public safety and quality of life.

Putman commended Farley for his work advocating for hospice care, public libraries and the elderly.

Skelos's investments reveal bonds in local government, school district, hospital, library and public works projects.

«I commend Senator Farley on his work advocating for hospice care, our public libraries and safeguards for our elderly populations.»

Working Together with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries to Raise Awareness and Donations for the Library System

Kellner — who has been stripped of his position as chairman of the Libraries Committee, banned from from working with interns, and docked of his staff budget as a result of the ethics committee findings — sent a formal notice of appeal to the committee requesting a public hearing on the matter.

«I look forward to working with all of Hampshire County Council's Members in serving the county's 1.3 million residents over this next Administration period — delivering important public services; from education, roads, highways and social care for vulnerable children and adults, to access to the countryside and libraries.»

Operational data including circulation, program attendance, door counts, collection development activities, and public access computer use were reviewed by a staff Working Group (which included Central Library, Buffalo branches, contract member libraries and administration staff members).

The laundry list of recommendations went on to suggest a merger of the Brooklyn Public Library with other library systems as Adams believed «the public library system [in New York City] is not a proper working model» and how libraries have «suffered due to inconsistent and unpredictable funding streams.&Public Library with other library systems as Adams believed «the public library system [in New York City] is not a proper working model» and how libraries have «suffered due to inconsistent and unpredictable funding streams.&public library system [in New York City] is not a proper working model» and how libraries have «suffered due to inconsistent and unpredictable funding streams.»

The Library, one of the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries, wishes to thank all of their patrons who patiently waited for the completion of repair work.

Of course, as we all know Darwin did eventually finish his grand work and many people of the religious community wished to have his head or at least the book banned from public libraries and such.

Consider this: Project Gutenberg and its affiliates make over 100,000 public domain works available digitally, and Google has scanned over 30 million books through its library project.

In fact, when the world's richest man started his philanthropic work, in the mid-1990s, he was handing out computers to public libraries, which seemed a perfectly reasonable endeavor for a former computer geek who runs the world's largest software company.

Preventing summer slide is most effective when community organizations — including schools, public libraries, community centers, parent groups, social service agencies, and others — work together to encourage kids to read, make reading fun, and to reach families about the importance of reading over the summer.

It's not surprising that school libraries and media centers are underfunded and the number of library and media specialists working in public schools is on the decline.

The Council largely endorsed the work of the Committee on Education that increased per student funding, invested in early childhood learning, and improved the resources of our public libraries, while also accelerating modernizations for many schools to provide a better learning environment.

The City Manager and Department directors (including fire, police, environmental services, public works, finance, community development, human resources, information technology, recreation, parks, arts, and library) presented to students in grades two and four.

The KBA Committee is working on re-establishing the Preschool Master List, a nonvoting recommended list for preschools, early learning centers, public libraries, child - care providers and parents.

Prior to joining HCM, Cindi worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where she directed communications and external affairs for its investments in education, public libraries, and family homelessness, while also serving on the Foundation's Leadership Team.

The bill specifies how much time in each school day the school library media specialist is required to devote to school library work in public secondary schools, which is dependent upon the enrollment in the school.

Markham Public Library is proud to work with the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) in order to provide access to library materials for all our customers with print disabilities.

McGraw Hill says academic libraries will be interested in reference works, and public libraries will find «a wealth of... [Read more...]

Recorded Books has announced a partnership with self - publishing resource FastPencil to bring public libraries an electronic resource that enables established and aspiring authors to create and prepare original works for publication.

«While no single business model will offer the best terms for all libraries, this report details lending terms that public libraries can use to craft model contracts that work for their library systems.»

Writers are invited to come to the member libraries to actually write their content and can benefit from the expertise of the library staff for the process of writing and digitally publishing their work; at the same time, libraries stand to gain from increased patron use and attendance, as well as the furthering of the culture of public libraries.

«It is encouraging to see growth in the resources available through our nation's public libraries, but the improvements are uneven, and there is more work to be done,» said Larra Clark, deputy director of the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy.

He sounds like a comic book hero, but the most heroic thing about him is this: He chooses to spend his days working in a public library, even though he suffers from a syndrome that compels him to act out, often audibly.

McGraw Hill says academic libraries will be interested in reference works, and public libraries will find «a wealth of titles» on careers and business skills, student and career exam study guides, and «How to Do Everything» books on consumer technology.

The people at our table were a fascinating bunch — they had worked everywhere from a school library, a public library, a community college library to a prison library.

This venture is aimed at streamlining the work of public libraries for greater efficiency and ease of use for both the librarians and their readers.

We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools.

The business model that encouraged publishers to support the work of public libraries has changed to such an extent that this relationship has been stressed to the point of non cooperation.

«What they [publishers] need to hear is that the pricing models they're using right now don't work for public libraries at all.»

Steve holds a BA Honors Librarianship from the UK has 6 years practical experience working in public libraries.

Meanwhile, please donate money, give your used print books and sponsor the purchase of ebooks for your local public libraries so that ALL authors» work becomes available to more readers!

Co-moderated by the ALA's Digital Content Working Group (DCWG) co-chairs, Carolyn Anthony, director of the Skokie (Ill.) Public Library, and Erika Linke, associate dean of libraries and director of Research and Academic Services, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, this session featured Yoav Lorch, CEO of TotalBoox, and Odilo's Rodrigo Rodriguez, CEO, and Katie Klossner, senior marketing manager for North America and Alibraries and director of Research and Academic Services, Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, this session featured Yoav Lorch, CEO of TotalBoox, and Odilo's Rodrigo Rodriguez, CEO, and Katie Klossner, senior marketing manager for North America and ALibraries, this session featured Yoav Lorch, CEO of TotalBoox, and Odilo's Rodrigo Rodriguez, CEO, and Katie Klossner, senior marketing manager for North America and Australia.