library presentation to rotary club 3.30.16
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Farmers Branch Manske Library
Rotary Club – Brookhaven Country Club March 30, 2016
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 HistoryLibrary 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. https://www.loc.gov/
• 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 More
David 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 More
David 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.”
Access to financial informationAvailability of computing technology
(especially the Internet)Job and career resources
Business resources (particularly for small businesses)
Educational and Tax Help; ESL & GED Classes
Books & other formats available without cost
Children's programs
Identifying Public Library Benefits
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Farmers Branch Manske Library
Manske Library Resources
Library Card Benefits
• Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Addison resident eligible for library card with photo ID.
• Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club Members are eligible for a library card with proof of membership.
• 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 available on library website.
Manske Library Resources
Online DatabasesPartnering with the TexShare Consortia provides over
80 databases…
Morningstar Investment research center.
Reference USA Leading provider in business and consumer research.
Religion and Philosophy Periodicals, encyclopedia, and current events.
Small Business Reference Center Small Engine Repair Reference Manual
Myriad of current & relevant info
Manske Library Resources
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 Books
One Click Digital Audio Books Hoopla Digital Movies and
more Freegal Music Zinio Magazines
Manske Library Resources
How to get library card
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Denise Wallace, Library [email protected]
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