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Miller, Rebecca – Library Journal, 2010
When Louise Schaper opened the new Fayetteville Public Library (FPL) in Arkansas in 2004, she brought the state's second LEED Silver-certified building to completion. The green building fulfilled a community expectation for sustainable innovation established through complex public dialog, and the library went on to become the "2005 LJ/Gale Library…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Sustainable Development, Energy Management, Interviews
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2010
Beyond the sprawling Denver International Airport, there's little to put Adams County, Colorado, on the map. The region's light rail only stretches south, so Adams County, a mostly working-class zone to the northeast, has come late to growth. There's no central city; the community is dominated by strip malls, big-box stores, and new developments.…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Counties, Library Administration, Library Development
Dempsey, Beth – Library Journal, 2009
Despite the recent turmoil in the U.S. economy, most libraries that were tracked by "Library Journal" won their referenda at a rate just slightly lower than 2007. Nearly three-quarters of operating referenda passed. Building referenda under $10 million passed at a whopping 85%, with those over $10 million batting slightly better than…
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Library Facilities, Financial Support, Voting
Fox, Bette-Lee – Library Journal, 2008
The latest calamities to befall the economy aren't reflected in the 2008 compilation of building projects. This article discusses how public and academic buildings combine for 213 projects in 2008. The 183 public libraries and 30 academic facilities, completed between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, squeaked through before the repercussions from…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Library Facilities, Sustainable Development
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2008
Sandwiched between Los Angeles and San Diego counties, nudging up to Riverside and San Bernardino to the east, Orange County, California is far more diverse than the stereotype. Orange County has no dominant city; its two largest, Santa Ana and Anaheim--each with populations around 350,000--are, respectively, home to lower-income Latinos and a…
Descriptors: Libraries, Counties, Financial Support, Public Libraries
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
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
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2007
A funny thing happened while the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL), already suffering from deteriorated facilities and systems, slogged through stasis (and three interim directors) after the 2003 departure of Director Molly Raphael. Mayor Anthony Williams presided over the city's economic turnaround--or, some charged, cozied up to…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, City Government, Library Facilities, Library Personnel
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
Library Journal, 1972
Building data is given for the following public libraries: New York, New York; Blue Island, Illinois; Corte Madera, California; Muskogee, Oklahoma: Charlotte, North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Houston, Texas; Albermarle, North Carolina; Spokane, Washington; and Hemet, California. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Data, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
Fox, Bette-Lee – Library Journal, 2007
The year in architecture offered grand facades, creative collaborations, and calamities overcome and viewed as opportunities. This article features 168 public building projects and 21 academic facilities completed between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007 that provide a glimpse of the future. Many libraries reported here achieved Leadership in…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Educational Facilities Design, Energy Conservation, Public Libraries
Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1971
A statistical report is presented on 208 public library building projects completed in the United States during the year ending June 30, 1971. (Author)
Descriptors: Library Expenditures, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1975
Descriptors: Buildings, Costs, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1972
A statistical report on 191 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during the year ending June 30, 1972. A five-year cost summary is included as well as a table of new public library buildings constructed from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Costs, Library Facilities, Public Libraries, Statistical Studies
Library Journal, 1971
Facility case studies are presented on ten public libraries. (Author)
Descriptors: Facility Case Studies, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
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