Sentences with phrase «public libraries where»

It feels like every new step in the right direction also leads to a host of new problems and closures for public libraries where digital lending is concerned.

Purchase for public libraries where demand warrants.ALisa Powell Williams, Moline Southeast Lib., IL Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc..

Penguin initiated a pilot project last year at the New York public library where the publisher tested the waters to surmise the viability of a nationwide roll out.

Pinkney's illustrations focus the eye on «Tricia Ann, who braves the segregated buses in 1950's Nashville to visit her Special Place — the integrated public library where «All are welcome».

Not exact matches

«You'll find DMVs, town halls, and libraries in malls increasingly — the type of place where the public government can interact with the public,» Williamson said.

I live in a state where a woman here is on a crusade to have the Potter books removed from every public school library.

There's a public library near here where I can get on the internet.

And by «here» I mean the public library and my cardboard box shelter in the alley where the drunks pizz on me.

No matter where our family lived, Dad made sure I had access to public libraries.

As a public space similar to, for example, the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, the Asian Century Institute could consist of a café, library and gallery, where rotating exhibitions could be held, as well as meeting rooms and a lecture theatre for symposiums, classes and / or conferences.

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).

I rarely see women breast feeding in public where I live (Columbus, GA) but there is a BF group that meets twice a week at the library, BF classes offered by the hospitals and community, and not one but TWO baby - friendly hospitals in town.

The bill requires priority be given to public libraries and educational opportunity centers, and mandate a report on where investments have fallen or are being planned by June of 2016.

Take Your Child to the Library Day was developed to spotlight libraries as vital community resources that enrich, enlighten and entertain — and to encourage adults and families to introduce children of all ages to their warm and friendly local public libraries, where everyone is always welcome to discover, learn and grow.

Amanda also served as the Director for Participatory Budgeting for Council District 30, where she spearheaded the allocation of over one million dollars in capital funds, as voted on by thousands of local residents, to improve public schools, libraries, and parks in the district.

«It has snowballed into this really exciting rebirth for public libraries in many ways, as places where entrepreneurship and invention and discovery can happen.»

«It is an exciting rebirth for public libraries as places where invention and discovery can happen»

And the significance of this rich white home was that it had a library at a time where there was no public library for children of color.

Like Makeshop — where low - income families can present an EBT card to receive $ 2 admission for up to four people — many maker sites are affiliated with museums, libraries, or community centers where families can join a social network or find access to other public programming.»

The school district also has set up computers in the district office, the public library, and other locations, where students and parents who don't have computers can still check grades online.

Application Basics: Who: Private, parochial and public charter schools, private libraries, nonprofit and tax - exempt organizations Where: The United States and U.S. commonwealths and territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam Limit: Only one application per school or library Not eligible: Private schools, parochial schools, charter schools

Also, as a public institution where news and features may occur, representatives from print and broadcast media may be assigned to film at a library event or location.

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.

A few blocks from School 4, in a grim sign of a cash - strapped city where half the households report yearly income under $ 34,302, a public library sits dark with plywood boards covering the windows, closed until further notice.

As library specialists at Monticello High School in the Albemarle County Public Schools district in Albemarle, Virginia, we have seen the library evolve from a traditional, research - and reading - centered space that few students utilized to one where students and teachers flock to use the latest technology, collaborate on projects, and create content.

BookWorks — BookBaby — IngramSpark — SELF - e / Library Journal — BookLife — Pressbooks Public — Califa — Rails Libraries — IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Assocation)-- IndieReader — Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project — Bibliolabs — Massachusetts Library System — Where Writers Win — No Shelf Required — Author U — Read Local — Written Word Media — Indies Unlimited — Publishers & Writers of San Diego (PWSD) / Publishers & Writers of Orange County (PWOC)

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A must for public and academic libraries where there is a special interest in fashion; recommended for all libraries where the budget allows.

But where do the public libraries fit in if Bilbary is enabling users to borrow ebooks through its site?

In an era where public libraries are trying to meet the digital needs of their patrons, it seems that obstacles keep cropping up for... [Read more...]

More specifically, though, Smith is concerned about the fate of public libraries in her native Britain, where, as in parts of the U.S., funding cuts have made the future of these venerable and necessary institutions tenuous.

«I am pleased to support this exciting new project where the Bodleian Libraries and the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana will make important collections accessible to scholars and the general public worldwide, said Dr. Leonard Polonsky, founder of the Polonsky Foundation who has been doing championing the cause of democratizing access to information.

According to Library Journal's «2013 Report on E-Books in Public Libraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a consoPublic Libraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a coLibraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a consopublic libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a colibraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a consortium.

The next day took us to OC Public Library's University Park Branch where the library was very welcoming and organized.

Unlike in the US where an author is only paid when a library purchases a particular title for lending from its catalog, under the UK law Public Lending Right, authors are compensated at each patron checkout, as well.

It turns out that the public wants more technology in libraries, with some of the most interesting concepts being GPS - navigation to their devices to help them locate content in the library quickly, as well as what Pew has coined as a technology «petting zoo,» where patrons can try out the latest technology and spend some time with it before buying it for themselves.

This is especially prevalent in rural Canada, where the bulk of public libraries reside.

The foundation and the library work together, in a strong partnership, to determine where private funds can have the greatest impact and at the same time, not supplant the public's important role in supporting a strong library system.

No matter where you live, by all means poke around the Play Store for library - related software (here's what «public library» bought up).

Unlike LSCA where only public libraries were eligible for grants, LSTA funds are available to school library media centers, academic libraries, qualified private / research libraries, special libraries, library consortia, libraries in residential and correctional institutions as well as public libraries.

This series is slowly making its way into public libraries in the USA and was even the «Pick of the Month» in April at the Walnut Cove Public Library in North Carolina where librarian Samantha Martin is determined to get these books into all the libraries in her rpublic libraries in the USA and was even the «Pick of the Month» in April at the Walnut Cove Public Library in North Carolina where librarian Samantha Martin is determined to get these books into all the libraries in her rPublic Library in North Carolina where librarian Samantha Martin is determined to get these books into all the libraries in her region!

Retired from school libraries after 30 - plus years, Phillies fan Sue Gooden is happily working part - time in the public library, where she regularly sees former high - school students with their children.

She worked at a public library for four years where she recommended countless books and led the library's book club.

DiCamillo: I've just been on the road, and I can't tell you how exciting it is when I ask young audiences, «How many of you know where your public library is?

So where does all this leave public libraries?

Among e-book readers, there are no statistically significant differences between those ages 16 - 29 and those over age 30 regarding where they first turn for e-books; some 78 % of e-book readers under age 30 look for e-books first at an online bookstore (compared with 75 % of those over 30), while 16 % of younger readers look first at the public library (compared with 11 % of older respondents).

I feel my job does suit me perfectly since I work in a small public library in the town where I grew up.

He lives in northeast Ohio, where he works as a circulation clerk at a public library by day.

I love the Kobo touch,, have not had any problems with it, I have a good antivirus program that scans frequently, I havent noticed any bugs in the system, I love the fact that I can download books from my public library onto it, FOR FREE and take it anywhere without alot of big books being carted around,, As for the font size, with the touch I bring up the menu by tapping the middle of the screen and change the font size to where I want it,,, no problems,

Unlike in the US where an author is only paid when a library purchases a particular title for lending from its catalog, under the UK law Public Lending Right, authors are... [Read more...]