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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.