Sentences with phrase «rural libraries»

Less than half of rural libraries reported they increased bandwidth speeds in the last 24 months, compared with 64 percent of urban libraries and 56 percent of suburban libraries.
As a result, I've been able to give presentations at many rural libraries across the state, which are always grateful for the opportunity to have an author speak.
At each of these 4 very rural libraries, I gave talks on the novel's historic background, with the librarian's help did audiobook giveaways of my first novel.
Currently working as Library Director in rural library where administrative skills have been honed.
What started out with a $ 1 hot dog 10 years ago, turned into 64 fundraisers and thousands of dollars raised for rural library branches in Erie County.
In all cases, however, rural libraries significantly lag their counterparts in larger population areas.
Fewer than two - thirds of rural libraries report having access to information technology (IT) staff, far behind their counterparts.
While broadband capacity is inching up, 15 % of rural libraries still have subscribed download speeds of 1.5 Mbps or less.
First off, availability depends on where in the country you are: the ALA reports that while 92 percent of urban libraries offer the option to patrons, just 65 percent of rural libraries do.
Circulation per capita in rural libraries was higher than average compared to the US overall.
Overall 82 percent of libraries (and 96 % of rural libraries) fall below the minimum 100 Mbps broadband capacity recommended by the Federal Communications Commission.
As a small, rural library (pop.
The 23 Library boards, representing the urban, suburban and rural libraries of Erie County, understand the district can be the key to long - term financial stability and sustainability.
In FY 2011, 46.4 % of all public libraries in the US were rural, according to page 2 of The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States
Mike Wasilick, director of Wake County libraries, said Cardinal works best for small, rural libraries that don't have a large collection.
The needs of big - city libraries, intended for scholars and other researchers, not just the public at large, are rather different from those of small - town and rural libraries — especially in poorer communities.
Thank goodness for our rural library staff who assist me in downloading e-books.
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