Sentences with phrase «of public library systems»

I live in southern California, and unfortunately neither of the public library systems that I have access to (Los Angeles County and Ventura County) are participating in this program yet.

Priced at $ 99 and free from wifi connectivity or cameras, Playaway Launchpads are already in place in a number of public library systems for young patrons to borrow, including Baltimore County Public Library, Cambridge Public Library, Chicago Public Library and Nashville Public Library.

In 2011 Lumos Research for the Canadian Urban Libraries Council released a report that was very encouraging to the sustainability of the public library system in Canada.

I started reading when I had surgery on my arm and had an opportunity to use the use of our public library system.

Lumos Research for the Canadian Urban Libraries Council has released new reports that are encouraging to the sustainability of the public library system in Canada.

As for the poor — well, who cares about the poor in this country or, for that matter, the importance of a public library system in supporting and maintaining an egalitarian democracy.

This principle is essentially to the functioning of the public library system as well.

Not exact matches

His accomplishments in his island paradise service to the crown (1846 - 54) range from establishing the postal system, creating the first library and public education system on the island, to having piped water delivered to Port of Spain, the capital.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., along with the directors of the Mid York Library System, Jervis and Utica Public Libraries and Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter, announced today that nearly $ 50,000 in... Read more

An IDNYC card can also be used at all branches of all three of New York City's public library systems and be used to obtain discounts and other benefits at museums and cultural institutions, entertainment venues, pharmacies and fitness centers.

Maintaining access to public libraries is particularly needed by residents facing the challenges of coping with a struggling local and national economy who have increasingly turned to their public libraries for assistance, resulting in large increases in projected 2010 library use: visits rising 12 %, circulation rising 12 %, and public access computer use rising 92 % across the System vs. 2007 pre-recessionary levels.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System maintains popular, diverse, distinctive and specialized collections throughout its 37 libraries, which are located from one end of Erie County to the other.

Restructuring library services to this lower funding level would result in major curtailment in access to public library service, with reduced open hours system - wide and the loss of over 100 full - time equivalent (FTE) positions.

This June, officials added $ 43 million in funding for New York City's three public library systems to the fiscal year 2016 budget, allowing for expansion of branch operating hours and a return to six - day service for the first time in nearly a decade.

Six libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System each received 100 new children's picture and story books as a result of the gift from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private organization in New York City that promotes early reading and a love of books, encouraging parents and children to read together.

As previously mentioned, the restoration requests are grouped starting with the most urgently needed to prevent future library closings, and progressing through a series of service restorations that will allow the downsized Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System to meet continued high public demand for service at a modestPublic Library System to meet continued high public demand for service at a modestpublic demand for service at a modest cost.

These proposals are grouped, starting with the most urgently needed to prevent future library closings, and progressing through a series of service restorations that will allow the downsized Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System to meet continued high public demand for service at a cost that would still be down to approximately what the taxpayers provided inPublic Library System to meet continued high public demand for service at a cost that would still be down to approximately what the taxpayers provided inpublic demand for service at a cost that would still be down to approximately what the taxpayers provided in 1999.

Public computer use at libraries throughout the System is at or near capacity much of each operating day.

Though visitation and circulation has dropped at Erie County's public libraries between 2012 and 2015, officials are seeking to expand their system of 37 branches, with the hope of landing a state grant to help cover the costs.

To avoid a situation in which only undocumented immigrants apply for the card, which could create a stigma and make some unwary about the I.D.s, Mr. de Blasio's administration has rolled out many perks for all New Yorkers who sign up — including yearlong memberships to cultural institutions like the Bronx Zoo and access to all three of the city's public library systems.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System sponsored the 14th annual Battle of the Books event which brought 500 spectators rooting for their library teams to the South Campus of Erie Community College.

They were also asked whether they would be in favor of a restructuring proposal for the Library System intended to streamline governance, stabilize annual funding and give the public a greater voice in the Libraries.

Christine Bazan, director, Cheektowaga Public Libraries and Mark Weber, chairman of the Cheektowaga Library Board of Trustees welcomed Mary Ann Stiefvater, the PCC project coordinator representing the New York State Education Department; Thomas Mazur, Erie County legislator; Mary Holtz, Cheektowaga Town supervisor and Mary Jean Jakubowski, director, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System, as well as other dignitaries.

On Tuesday, March 6, representatives from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System will join their counterparts from across the state in Albany to meet with elected officials, thank them for their past support and encourage support of State funding for library operations.

Merriweather Library, located on Buffalo's East Side, is one of the 37 Libraries of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

The community strongly values the role of our public libraries,» said Library System Board Chairman Jack Connors.

When someone wants to save money they can clip coupons and look for sales or they can come to any of the 37 libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

«We believe a library card is the smartest card in your wallet,» said Mary Jean Jakubowski, director of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

Joined by library officials and fellow state lawmakers, Senator Kennedy announced the state has directed $ 617,970 in construction and improvement grants to the Downtown Central Library, as part of the overall award of $ 740,000 to a total of four libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System is offering six hands - on eReader informational computer labs in addition to all of the regular computer training classes scheduled in libraries this spring and summer.

Acknowledging past support, seeking restoration of State Library funding, and discussing a new form of governance for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System are the main topics of discussion between representatives of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries and local members of the New York State Assembly and Senate.

«As libraries continue to change, it is important for us to listen to community wants and needs,» said Mary Jean Jakubowski, director of the 37 - member Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

All 37 libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System will participate in Library Awareness Month in April by offering a variety of free programming for all ages.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Board of Trustees is the governing body for the downtown Central Library, and the eight branch libraries located in the city of Buffalo.

Jack Connors, chairman, Board of Trustees, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski expressed their appreciation, stating: On behalf of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System we want to thank Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz for recommending an increase of $ 415,867 * to libraries in his 2014 proposed budget through funds generated by growth in the equalized full value property tax base.

As you are aware, this past September, with the support of a super majority of contracting library Boards, the System Board of Trustees voted to move forward to create a Special Legislative District Public Library System.

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Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski expressed her appreciation, stating: On behalf of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System we want to thank Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz for recommending a county funding increase of $ 451,766 (2.0 %) to libraries in his 2015 proposed budget through funds generated by growth in the equalized full value property tax base so there is no increase in the property tax rate.

In 2017, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System's circulation of materials, representing 37 libraries and the Library on Wheels bookmobile, was over nearly 6.4 million.

Like most public library systems in America, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) has a long history of developing and implementing strategic plans of sepublic library systems in America, the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) has a long history of developing and implementing strategic plans of sePublic Library (B&ECPL) has a long history of developing and implementing strategic plans of service.

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.»

«I am extremely proud the Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries are leading the way as an example of a library system that is helping kids stand up to bullying,» state Jakubowski.

With the school year beginning, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System reminds you that one of the simplest ways to support a child's academic success is by using your local library.

I am proud to report the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System is recognized as a leading example of libraries that are helping kids stand up to bullying.»

An IDNYC card can be used at all branches of New York City's three public library systems.

Celebrating 180 years of book borrowing, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System has approximately 300,000 library cardholders.

Avella would also seek to see changes to all three of the city's public library systems, changing the City Charter to list executives at the Queens, Brooklyn and New York public libraries as public servants.

Some of the technology - focused changes the Assembly pledged to implement include making the functionality of the legislature's bill - tracking system available to the public; creating a web portal that includes all information related to bills, including committee actions and evaluations by outside groups; the creation of a C - Span like legislative television channel; making the content of the legislative library searchable online and modernizing the Assembly's phone system to include digital voicemail boxes.

He used library accounts to obtain and then make available millions of court records from the Public Access to Court Electronic Records system, which charges for access to documents.

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