he LJ Index of Public Library Service, sponsored by Baker & Taylor’s Bibliostat, recognizes libraries based on the levels of service they provide, but its relevance does not stop there.
Salt Lake City, Mt Pleasant, Lewiston, Milford – LJ’s Star Libraries
November 19th, 2009Washington County – New Library Director: Britton Lund
November 12th, 2009The selection ends a more than two-month search following the resignation of the previous director in August. Lund was picked out of a group of 28 applicants for the job and has a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Utah.
Congress Pushes Role of School Librarians
November 2nd, 2009This legislation is intended to ensure that all students will have the support and resources they need for a quality education by establishing a goal that all public school libraries employ no less than one highly qualified school library media specialist.
Davis County Debates Allowing Gaming
October 29th, 2009he board of trustees has asked for information about how other libraries across the state are dealing with this issue. It could make a decision in its next meeting, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 17 in Farmington.
Highland Library Celebrates 1 Year
October 26th, 2009If monthly item circulation statistics are any indication, the Highland City Library is popular with residents.
Renovated U Library Starts New Chapter
October 26th, 2009For a building that was stuck in the 20th century only four years ago, the J. Willard Marriott Library at the U. has now shot so far into the future that officials believe they won’t even have to replace the furniture for several decades.
Washington County Library Hosts Book Festival
October 19th, 2009Book authors, filmmakers, poets, book clubs, puppet show, bookstores, book signings, local author displays, discussion groups – all these will converge at the St. George City Town Square for the annual St. George Book Festival, beginning Wednesday and running through Saturday.
Lewiston: One of the Best in Utah
October 15th, 2009I felt very proud to show the award to the mayor and city council,” said Chris Martinez, a library employee. “But people don’t read the Library Journal, and I’m not one to toot my own horn. I’m just not that kind of person.”
Salt Lake City – Crime Down at Library Square, But Problems Remain
October 12th, 2009Crimes on Library Square this year are on pace to be slightly fewer than in 2008. But the problems at the library also demonstrate the difficulties police face as they try to reduce drug offenses and other crimes in specific neighborhoods.
White Powder at UVU
October 7th, 2009Authorities were called around midnight when someone found the substance inside the library.