Farmers Branch

Library CommunityBranch Out Networking – Sunrise Meeting

May 6, 2015

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Thomas Jefferson –

letter to John Wyche,

1809.

“I have often thought that nothing

would do more extensive good at

small expense than the establishment

of a small circulating library in every

county, to consist of a few well-chosen

books, to be lent to the people of the

country under regulations as would

secure their safe return in due time.”Library of Congress Reading

Room

Brief History

Library of Congress

• Library of Congress (LOC) was established in 1800 under President John Adams for

“such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress…”

• These library materials were housed in the Capitol Building until the collection was

destroyed by fire in 1814. (War of 1812 – Post American Revolution)

• Thomas Jefferson donated his vast and personal book collection for public use toward

the first national library in 1815. (Inside Capitol Building)

• LOC opened its Italian Renaissance doors to the public in November 1897… hailed as

a glorious national monument as "the largest, the costliest, and the safest" library

building in the world.

• Public libraries in America

welcomed more than 1.59

billion visitors in 2009.

• More than half of young

adults and seniors living in

poverty in the US used public

libraries to access Internet.

• “It’s the most democratic

institution in the city,” NYPL

president said, noting people

from all walks of life use

library resources side by side.

Why Public Libraries Matter:

And How They Can Do MoreDavid Vinjamuri - Forbes Contributor -

1/16/2013

• Libraries provide public access to online information.

• Vast majority of public libraries help communities bridge digital divide with free broadband Wi-Fi

• Help “find work, apply to college, secure government benefits, and learn about critical medical treatments”

Why Public Libraries Matter:

And How They Can Do MoreDavid Vinjamuri - Forbes Contributor -

1/16/2013

In Praise of Libraries, Gwen Kerival, The Rotarian, 03/03/2015

“People congregate in libraries unlike anywhere else… they cater to everyone… It’s the only place people of all colors, creeds, ages, and political beliefs freely, easily and intermittently intermingle. It’s the only fully democratic institution that I know of.”

Identifying Public Library

Benefitshttp://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/

• Libraries provide access to

financial information, job and

career resources, computer

and businesses resources, and

educational support.

• Assist patrons in improving

computer skills, and

introducing new technologies.

• …Free tax help, financial aid

services, voter registration,

election materials, [ESL and

Citizenship Classes…]

Access to financial information; Availability of computing technology (especially the Internet); Job and career

resources; Business resources (particularly for small

businesses); Books and other formats available without cost; Educational support on every

level; Children's programs

Identifying Public Library

Benefitshttp://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/

Manske Library Resources

Library Card Benefits• Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Addison

resident eligible for library card with photo ID.

• Business owners and their employees are eligible

for a library card with proof of employment.

• CFB/ISD employees are eligible for a library

card with proof of employment.

• Cardholders are able to check-out print

materials and use public computers within

library.

• All electronic resources are available from off-

site with PIN# access.

Meeting Facilities Use• Meeting room up to 150 persons capacity

• Conference room up to 25 persons capacity

• Outdoor amphitheater

• Meeting room policy and application is available

on library website.

Manske Library Resources

Online Databases• Partnering with the TexShare Consortia, the

library subscribes to over 80 databasesMorningstar – investment research

center.Reference USA – leading provider in

business and consumer research.Religion and Philosophy – Ebsco Host

periodical, encyclopedia, and current event sources.

Small Business Reference Center –myriad of current and relevant info.

Small Engine Repair Reference Manual – myriad of current and relevant info.

Print and Online Materials• Over 130,000 print and AV materials in

collection

• Non Fiction, Reference, Fiction,

Periodicals, and DVDs/CDs.

• Access to copiers and printers.

• Digital Library – Recreational Resources

Overdrive and One Click Digital

Hoopla

Freegal

Worldbook Online

Thank you for

coming Today!

Upcoming Programs and Calendars of Events

Visit our library website for more information

Farmersbranchlibrary.org

Denise Wallace, Library Director

Denise.Wallace@farmersbranchtx.gov

972-919-9800

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