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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.

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Conyers-Rockdale Library Celebrates Start Of Construction Jan 2009

Conyers-Rockdale Library Celebrates Start Of Construction

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the ground breaking ceremony for the long-delayed renovation and expansion of the Conyers-Rockdale Library in Georgia held on October 2, 2008. The library will continue its operation during the construction process, which is expected to conclude in the spring of 2010. It describes the features and facilities of the library. David Moore with Craig, Gaulden and Davis Architects designed the library building.

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Hall County Library News And Notes Jan 2009

Hall County Library News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Hall County Library System.

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From The President, James Cooper Jan 2009

From The President, James Cooper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author reflects on the relationship among county members of the Georgia Library Association (GLA). The author recounts his experience as a public librarian. The author expresses his amazement at how many people have gone of their way through the years to offer advice. The author urges members to maintain their relationship with their colleagues and association.

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Inside Ala's Emerging Leaders Program: How Gla Can Help You Get Involved, Sarah Steiner, Crystal Renfro Jan 2009

Inside Ala's Emerging Leaders Program: How Gla Can Help You Get Involved, Sarah Steiner, Crystal Renfro

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article presents information on the structure, content, goals and future of the Emerging Leaders program of the American Library Association (ALA). Library professionals are expected to participate in a year-long program that will build their burgeoning professional skills and help them to become more involved with the association. Participants of the programs are instructed in leadership, distance collaboration and the general structure of the ALA. The program is intended to have positive results for both participating librarians and the professional at large.

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The Role Of The Library Board Of Trustees In The Construction Of A Public Library, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid Jan 2009

The Role Of The Library Board Of Trustees In The Construction Of A Public Library, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article presents information on areas where the library board of trustees may have a direct role in the construction of a public library in the U.S. It notes that board members are as necessary to the design and construction of a library as are the library director, administration staff, the architect, interior design professional, general contractor and project manager of the construction project. The board is expected to conduct a Facilities Master Plan study for the library system before seeking funding for any project. It also enumerates the responsibilities the library board members must approve during the entire construction …

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Library Technology Center Debuts At North Georgia College, Shawn C. Tonner Jan 2009

Library Technology Center Debuts At North Georgia College, Shawn C. Tonner

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the opening of the Library Technology Center at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega to crowds of students, faculty, staff and community members on August 19, 2008. A brief overview is given on the history, graduate programs, and student population of the university. The college library needed more and better seating and public computing, library instruction spaces and collection space. These factors, combined with limited Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility and inadequate electrical, lighting and life-safety systems, created a compelling case for a library building project.

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Small Spaces, Small Budget, Big Results: Creating A User-Centered Learning Space On A Budget, Louise L. Lowe, Roylee Cummings Jan 2009

Small Spaces, Small Budget, Big Results: Creating A User-Centered Learning Space On A Budget, Louise L. Lowe, Roylee Cummings

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article presents information on academic libraries that can create a user-centered learning space for library users with limited resources. It notes that students desire user-centered facilities that encourage learner participation and social engagement. It reveals the findings of an online open-ended survey which investigated the needs of library users. Information is given on some of the ways accomplished at minimum cost including, reuse furniture, reuse more furniture, rearranging furniture, and adding some color to the facility.

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Gwinnett County Library System Begins Construction Of First 'Green' Facility Jan 2009

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.

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Augusta-Richmond County Breaks Ground On New Hq Jan 2009

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.

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Tifton-Tift County Public Library Breaks Ground Jan 2009

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.

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Dekalb County Moves Forward With Multiple Library Projects Jan 2009

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.

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Gla Installs New Officers, Honors State's Best Jan 2009

Gla Installs New Officers, Honors State's Best

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the highlights of the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) 2008 annual conference of the Georgia Library Association held in Athens in October 2008. The even was led by the GLA President Jim Cooper. Several appointments of GLA officers and award recipients are also announced, including Jeff Heck, Ray Calvert, Robert E. Fox Jr., and Lori Lester.

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Emory University News And Notes Jan 2009