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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Adult Programming Palooza: Sharing Ideas, Making Connections, Kara Rumble, Amie Torok
The Adult Programming Palooza: Sharing Ideas, Making Connections, Kara Rumble, Amie Torok
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
News - Digital Library Of Georgia, Mandy L. Mastrovita, Angela Stanley
News - Digital Library Of Georgia, Mandy L. Mastrovita, Angela Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
The Georgia Public Library Service And Georgia’S Public Libraries: A Timeline Of Important Events In Georgia Public Library History, J. Elaine Hardy, Peggy Chambliss
The Georgia Public Library Service And Georgia’S Public Libraries: A Timeline Of Important Events In Georgia Public Library History, J. Elaine Hardy, Peggy Chambliss
Georgia Library Quarterly
Georgia’s public libraries have a rich history demonstrating the commitment of Georgia’s leaders and citizenry to free access to information. This updated timeline is a compilation of historical data on public libraries in Georgia and a history of the Georgia Public Library Service and shows the development of Georgia’s libraries from small collections, sometimes in people’s homes, to the diverse collections of multiple media we have access to today. It begins with the first known subscription library created in Savannah and ends with the current status of public library service in the state.
Georgia Library Spotlight - Cobb County School District And Cobb County Public Library Collaboration, Janell Mcclure
Georgia Library Spotlight - Cobb County School District And Cobb County Public Library Collaboration, Janell Mcclure
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Georgia Library Spotlight - Athens-Clarke County Library, Athens, Georgia, Rhiannon B. Eades
Georgia Library Spotlight - Athens-Clarke County Library, Athens, Georgia, Rhiannon B. Eades
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Building Trustee Support For Digital Resources, Rod Gauvin
Building Trustee Support For Digital Resources, Rod Gauvin
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article suggests a checklist for building trustee support for library digital resources. Storytelling technique is suggested for building patron support for digital resources and services. A series of questions are presented to set the mission which relates to coordinated campaign, capturing success stories, and creating patron story.
Newest Cobb County Branch Library Wins Rave Reviews
Newest Cobb County Branch Library Wins Rave Reviews
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article focuses on the construction of the Cobb County branch library at the Parkaire Landing Shopping Center in Cobb County, Georgia. According to the author, Cobb County chose its own in-house resources in order to reduce expenses on the project. The author reports that the library features a circulation desk that is designed to utilize future library systems and a self-checkout station.
Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne
Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses how U.S. public libraries can promote federal depositories. According to the author, there are many benefits for libraries in applying for or retaining their federal depository status. The author says that a major benefit of being a federal depository is that all materials, including books, compact disks, and electronic documents, are provided free to the library by the Government Printing Office (GPO).
Spotlight On Construction
Georgia Library Quarterly
Photographs in Georgia of the under construction Hamilton Mill branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library System, the Whitesburg Public Library and the Griffin Campus of the University of Georgia along with more detailed information on them are presented.
Dekalb County Makes Construction Progress
Dekalb County Makes Construction Progress
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the two projects completed in the library bond program of DeKalb County Public Library in Georgia. The Northlake-Barbara Loar branch and the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams branch reportedly expanded to 15,000 and 18,000 square feet respectively. It is stated that the Hairston Crossing and Salem-Panola branches have began renovation and that new Tucker-Reid H. Cofer and Embry Hill libraries will emerge in 2010.
Forsyth's Hampton Park Library To Open Early In 2010
Forsyth's Hampton Park Library To Open Early In 2010
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the opening of the Forsyth County Public Library branch in Hampton Park, southern Forsyth County, Georgia in February 2010. The 23,500 square-foot building will reportedly house a collection of 60,000 items including books, children's and adult educational digital video discs (DVDs), music compact discs (CDs) and multimedia programs. It is stated that the facility is environment friendly and has programmable thermostats for heating and cooling control.
Cherokee Regional Library System Enters Building Mode
Cherokee Regional Library System Enters Building Mode
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the plan for building the Lafayette-Walker County Public Library in Georgia in which citizens were consulted. It is stated that a gap exists in programming and services for the young adult population and that a coffee shop is welcomed within the library. The design will reportedly focus on the increase of programming areas, the reforming of shelving and public reading areas and the expansion of teen and children's spaces.
Newnan's Original Public Library Celebrates Grand Reopening
Newnan's Original Public Library Celebrates Grand Reopening
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the reopening of the Carnegie Library in Newnan, Georgia in 2009. The original facility in 1904 reportedly epitomized early 20th century neoclassical architecture which is marked by symmetrical paired brick pilasters across the facade and evenly-spaced, paneled and stained columns in the interior. It is stated that the new library will offer popular and current printed material, computer stations, an art gallery and meeting rooms.
Volunteering With Friends Groups Is Rewarding Experience, John J. Roberts
Volunteering With Friends Groups Is Rewarding Experience, John J. Roberts
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author discusses the role of libraries and books throughout his youth and professional career and his belief in their value to the community. Due to reduced state funding for public libraries, his family reportedly joined The Friends of The Libraries group to volunteer for fundraising efforts. It is stated that they sorted books and handled book sales and donations and have provided 80 percent of new books to those who need them.
Leadership, Libraries, Leed For The Future, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid
Leadership, Libraries, Leed For The Future, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the use of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles in the design of the modern public library. It is stated that an LEED-certified library will have lower costs in energy, systems replacement and maintenance through the use of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting and efficient heating and air conditioning, but that due to special materials, the up-front expense is higher. The inspection of the facility throughout its construction is also noted.
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the rededication of the Tifton-Tift County Public Library in Georgia on November 1, 2009 after three years of renovation. A new building was reportedly built up and 1,830 square feet of space was added. It is stated that the old circular desk was divided for children's use and for reference and that the library features a new radio frequency identification system (RFID) system for circulation functions and a board room with Internet, kitchenette and restrooms.
It Takes A Village To Support A Library, Peter D. Pearson
It Takes A Village To Support A Library, Peter D. Pearson
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author explains how friends of library groups and organizations can support a library. It points out the significance of political advocacy, particularly the role of the friends of library groups in promoting the importance of a public library. It encourages the holding of private fundraising combined with advocacy for the benefit of the library and taking into consideration the capabilities of its board of directors and moving beyond just membership contributions. Also proposed is the use of a merged model of a library friends group and foundation.
Bush Grant Will Fund 45 Scholarships
Bush Grant Will Fund 45 Scholarships
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces that the Georgia Public Library Services has received a Laura Bush 21st century Librarian Program grant worth 680,327 U.S. dollars from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Georgia Library News Now On Twitter
Georgia Library News Now On Twitter
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article informs that the Georgia Public Library Services (GPLS) has created a Twitter account, Georgialibs. According to GPLS Webmaster Darin Givens, the GPLS Twitter feed will be useful communications tool for getting brief reminders about upcoming library events, conferences and workshops. Given adds that it will also be used for linking public library news items.
Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects
Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the expansion of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library and other branches of the DeKalb County Public Library System of Georgia. The expanded library is twice as large as its former size. Its collection includes 64,000 publications, additional computers and special area for children and adolescents.
Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population
Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the opening ceremony of the Ephesus Public Library in Heard County, Georgia. Speakers included Representative Randy Nix, State Librarian Lamar Veatch and Head County School Superintendent and library board chairman Benji Hyatt. The library measures 6,000 square feet, with a collection of more than 4,500 children's and adult books.
Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations
Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the community wide celebration held by the Union County Public Library in Georgia to thank the Union County citizens and other parties who have contributed to the renovation of the library. Library Director Donna Howell welcomed the guests, including Senator Chip Pearson, Representative Stephen Allison, and Commissioner Lamar Paris.
From The President, James Cooper
From The President, James Cooper
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author talks about the annual Georgia Library Day held at the Capitol of the state on February 26, 2009. The author mentions the increase in annual use of school libraries, public libraries and academic libraries in the U.S. The author also cites the highlights of the event. The author talks about the creation of a new group called the Atlanta Emerging Librarians by the Georgia Library Association.
Gwinnett County Library System Begins Construction Of First 'Green' Facility
Gwinnett County Library System Begins Construction Of First 'Green' Facility
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the ground breaking ceremony held by Gwinnett County and Gwinnett County Public Library officials in Lawrenceville, Georgia on October 21, 2008 to start the construction of the Hamilton Mill branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library System. The library building will be designed by Precision Planning Inc. to meet the Silver LEED energy efficiency and sustainability standards. Garrard Construction Group is constructing the facility, which will be open in the winter of 2010.
Augusta-Richmond County Breaks Ground On New Hq
Augusta-Richmond County Breaks Ground On New Hq
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the ground-breaking on a new library facility of Augusta Public Library in Georgia on September 22, 2008. The library facility is three times the size of the existing library. The facility will function as the headquarters for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library and the East Central Georgia Regional Library, which serves Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond, Burke and Warren counties.
Dekalb County Moves Forward With Multiple Library Projects
Dekalb County Moves Forward With Multiple Library Projects
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on multiple library building construction projects of DeKalb County Public Library in Georgia. It describes the construction and library architecture of Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Information is given on the renovation and expansion of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. It also features the facilities of Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library and the Stonecrest Library.
Hard Times = A New Brand Of Advocacy, Ellen G. Miller
Hard Times = A New Brand Of Advocacy, Ellen G. Miller
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author talks about the need for public library board directors to create new measures to address the current economic crisis and its possible impact on the profession. The author states two measures public libraries must create, such boosting educational and literacy attainment and improving labor force skills. he author also asserts that board directors must show voters, officials, leaders and the public how the library helps everyone.
Tifton-Tift County Public Library Breaks Ground
Tifton-Tift County Public Library Breaks Ground
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports that Tifton-Tift County Public Library, a member of the Coastal Plain Regional Library system, has broke ground on its expansion/renovation project in Georgia on November 6, 2008. The public library has completed environmental abatement and some demolition. The renovation project will amount $3 million and is expected to be completed in December 2009.
Coweta Encourages 'Reading Olympians'
Coweta Encourages 'Reading Olympians'
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents information on the 29th Summer Olympiad program of Coweta County Library in Georgia from August 8 to 23, 2008. The public library system has presented two multicultural programs to stimulate interest in cultural diversity, the Olympics and sportsmanship. Its objective of the program is to encourage students to read. The library's other Olympics-themed event was the premiere of its new virtual travel program.
Fulton County Commissioners Authorize Bond Referendum
Fulton County Commissioners Authorize Bond Referendum
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports that voters in Fulton County, Georgia will vote on a $275 million bond referendum for the construction, expansion and renovation of public libraries, on November 4, 2008. These bonds, if approved, will provide funding for the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's master plan, which includes eight new libraries, expansion of two facilities and renovation of 23 more.