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Public Libraries


While on vacation I stopped into the Hyannis Public Library. It was a busy place. The reference staff were answering questions, a student and tutor were studying for an exam, people were checking out books, reading magazines and using the public access computers. It was a rainy day, so it may have been busier then normal, but it seemed to be a lively vital part of the town.




- Reston Regional Library
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the Reston Regional Library. In late afternoon it was busy. Folks were checking Value Line on-line, the books on CD, browsing in the stacks, and on the public Internet access machines. The parking lot was about...

- Call For Computers And Printers
UPDATE:"The outpouring of support for our request for computers has been tremendous," Hamilton advises. "We nearly have what we need. Please put out the word that we have what we need in the way of computers and printers and people can focus on those...

- Public Library Geographic Database
The Public Library Geographic Database (PLGDB) is a useful research tool. It could also be used by school libraries to find demographic data for their service regions.The database includes the locations of America?s 16,000 public libraries, population...

- Libraries
Lately, I've been skipping lunch to drop a few pounds. Still wanting a break from my desk, I've been spending my time at the local public library. The Freeman branch of the Harris County Library System is busy center for the local community. It...

- Library Automation
Computers in Libraries is conducting a survey of user satisfaction with library automation. The survey form is available online or for printing. The cut-off date for public libraries is approaching.Public libraries due: October 21, 2002School Libraries...



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