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Toledo-Lucas County Public Library - News Releases
Self-Pay is our New, Easy Way!
It’s Family Time! @ Sanger Branch Library
Madd Poets Society Family Night - In Celebration of Black History Month
Black History Month @ Main Library Celebrates the Performing Arts
Library debuts Edrene Cole Oral History Collection
2010 Wolcott House Museum Guild Historical Lecture Series
A Card For All Seasons . . . Get Yours Today!
2010 Spring Authors! Authors! Series
Literacy, learning and fun: Are you game?
TLCPL becomes first public library in Ohio to receive LEED certification
Auditor of State Mary Taylor Recognizes TLCPL for Excellent Financial Accountability
Over 650 Blu-ray™ titles @ Your Library
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library earns national honor
TLCPL Congratulates Ohio’s Public Libraries on Major Ballot Wins
Library launches Bucks-for-Books Campaign
Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney
The Art of Living - Age 50 and beyond
The Life of Frank Gilhooley
Library introduces ePUB – the mp3 of books!
Ingles sin Barreras® @ South Branch Library
Library and UT partner
Look at What’s New on toledolibrary.org
iPod-compatible downloadable media!
Wi-Fi Internet Access FREE at the Library
Self-Pay is our New, Easy Way!
(Released February 5, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is announcing the debut of a new Self-Pay Parking Garage exclusively at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., in downtown Toledo. The new system is scheduled to launch by noon on Monday, February 8.
The Self-Pay method is a great return on the investment, said Charlie Oswanski, the Library’s Superintendent of Facilities and Operations.
“Self-pay represents a convenient method of entering and exiting our Main Library underground parking garage, and in the long-term, our new Self-Pay Parking Garage will save the Library significant dollars,” said Oswanski.
Here’s how easy it works:
• As you enter Main Library, take a parking ticket from the machine as you have done in the past.
• Library parking at Main is still FREE for the first hour, but you must validate your parking ticket at the Self-Pay Machine prior to exiting the parking garage.
• So, whether you owe or don’t owe, ALL parking tickets must be validated, as you leave Main Library. Pay at the Self-Pay Machines located in the Central Court area on the first floor of Main Library.
• The two Self-Pay Machines located in Central Court accept the following forms of payment: Cash/coins (No bills larger than $20, change larger bills at the Circulation Desk); Visa & MasterCard, and Debit Cards.
• Questions: Ask at the Circulation Desk or Security.
• Take your ticket to the garage; Insert in machine at exit to raise gate.
• If you are in your vehicle at the exit of our Self-Pay Parking Garage, and you need assistance, simply use the intercom and a security officer will help you.
• An ample grace period will allow you to exit the garage once you’ve paid at the Self-Pay Machine.
Did you know? Nearly half of your Library’s funding is generated from state dollars, the other half from property tax dollars. The recent reduction in state library funding, coupled with a drop in property tax valuations, has caused a drastic, estimated $7.4 million shortfall for 2010 compared to 2008 library funding. To survive and provide service to our patrons, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has been forced to reduce hours, staff and Library materials. Thanks for your continued support.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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It’s Family Time! @ Sanger Branch Library
(Released February 2, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new series to promote to all of the members of your family. Mark your calendars for our Family Time series at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., February 2-April 6. We hope to see you @ Your Library!
• Tuesday, February 2 – 7-8 p.m., Family Time – Animals, Watch Them Grow! – Join Toledo Zoo staff at Sanger Branch as they show us how different animals grow and change. Live animals for youth to enjoy! Registration is required: 419.259.5370.
• Tuesday, March 2 – 7-8 p.m., Family Time – Yoga Jenn – Children will be taught fun poses that are inspiring, invigorating and calming. Young participants will also be led through guided meditations promoting relaxation, body and breath awareness and stimulate imagination. Registration required: 419.259.5370.
• Tuesdays, March 9, 16 and 23 – 7-8 p.m. each night, Tai Chi for adults – Join instructor Jan Gilson for a hands-on introduction. Participants will see a demonstration of the Yang style Short Form Tai Chi and will learn basic moves that they can begin practicing at home. Gilson states that Tai Chi reduces stress, keeps joints working smoothly, improves flexibility, and rids the body of negative energy. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. Registration required: 419.259.5370.
• Tuesday, April 6 – 7-8 p.m., Family Time – Story Time! –Join storyteller Barbara Britsch as she tells Springtime Stories enhanced with music. Registration suggested: 419.259.5370.
We hope to see you and all of your family and friends at our Family Time series at Sanger Branch Library.
For more details or to register, please call Sanger Branch at 419.259.5370
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New Date added!
Madd Poets Society Family Night
In Celebration of Black History Month
(Released January 29, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library joins Madd Poets Society in celebrating Black History Month with a relaxing and enjoyable evening of poetry scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, MARCH 9 (New date!) at Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St.
Join David Bush, Mott employee and founder of Madd Poets Society, at this FREE event of creativity and poetry. Madd is an acronym for Making A Direct Difference, and is comprised of talented young poets throughout Lucas County.
Bush was recently named one of the city’s “Top 25 Toledoans” by the Northwest Ohio Black Media Association in a recent edition of The Sojourner’s Truth newspaper (January 27, 2010).
Light refreshments will be served.
For more details, please call Mott Branch at 419.259.5230
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Black History Month
Main Library Celebrates the Performing Arts
(Released January 26, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month in February with a family program titled, Expression of Culture through the Performing Arts scheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 27 in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St.
This lively program is free and open to the public. Please join us in celebration of the performing arts contributions of African Americans.
Scheduled performances:
• Libbey High School Jazz Ensemble
• Spoken Word Performers/Poets
• Clarence Smith Community Chorus
• New Works Writers Series
• Afro-Caribbean Dance & Drum Ensemble
• Donte Moss as Gordon Parks, noted photographer and filmmaker
• Belinda Morgan as Elizabeth Keckley, who was the dressmaker of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
• Gallery Exhibit featuring photos, paintings & quilts
• Children’s Activities
• Light Refreshments
The annual observation of Black History Month was originated in 1926 by African American historian Carter G. Woodson, as “Negro History Week.” Woodson chose February because it marked the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, two Americans who Carter believed influenced the lives of black Americans. Discover more on Black History Month at Your Library.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
This event is generously sponsored in part by The Library Legacy Foundation
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Library debuts Edrene Cole Oral History Collection
The late Edrene Cole
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Fletcher Word, The Truth
(Released January 25, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the premiere debut of the Edrene Cole Oral History Collection, an oral history collection of film and transcriptions profiling African-Americans who migrated from the southern region of the United States to Toledo and Lucas County as children or adults before the year 1960. The DVD collection also documents residents who were born and raised in Toledo before 1960.
The debut showing is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16 at the Kent Branch Library and Art Tatum African American Resource Center, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.
Documentary features include Ohio House of Representative Edna Brown; Toledo City Council President Wilma Brown; Toledo Council of Black Nurses founder Mary Gregory; NAACP Toledo Chapter president WilliAnn Moore; First Church of God Senior Pastor Robert Culp, and former Toledo City Council member June Boyd.
This DVD collection is named after the late Edrene Cole, a noted educator and local historian, who interviewed many African-Americans in Toledo. She also collected materials such as photographs and documents of historical significance. Mrs. Cole will long be remembered for her University of Toledo Master’s thesis on Blacks in Toledo, which still serves as a reliable research tool for local media, city officials, historians and academics from across the country.
In addition to the debut showing on Tuesday, February 16, patrons are also invited to watch some of the Collection’s profound interviews and participate in a lively moderated panel discussion about African-Americans in Toledo. Additional viewings and discussions are also scheduled for the following Tuesdays in March - March 9 and March 23.
Refreshments will be served at all three scheduled events on February 16, March 9 and March 23.
The Library’s Edrene Cole Oral History Collection series is funded in part through an Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio.
For more details, please call 419.259.5283 or 419.259.5392
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2010 Wolcott House Museum Guild
Historical Lecture Series
(Released January 19, 2010) - Wolcott House Museum Guild in conjunction with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee, Ohio, presents the 2010 Historical Lecture Series scheduled at 10 a.m. on Thursdays from February 4 through March 25.
The Lecture Series will be held in the Maumee Branch Library Auditorium.
Schedule:
• February 4 – Kenneth Dickson, Toledo’s Own: Benjamin F. Stickney
• February 11 – Fred Folger, Civil War: Andrews Raiders
• February 18 – Kenneth Hammontree, re-enactor General George Washington
• February 25 – Clint Mauk, General William Henry Harrison
• March 4 – Kenneth Levin, Becoming the Metropolis of the Maumee: Toledo’s Greatest Half Century (1880-1930)
• March 11 – Diane Bishop, re-enactor Living Like a Native American: A Woman’s View
• March 18 – Jack Paquette, The Glassmaker Revisited, OI
• March 25 – Neil Buttermore, re-enactor A Veteran Remembers Gettysburg
For more details, please call the Maumee Branch at 419.259.5360,
or
Judy Justus, Wolcott representative, at 419.874.6828
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A Card For All Seasons . . . Get Yours Today!
(Released January 11, 2010) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the debut of a new Library card and key tag scheduled for availability at all library locations beginning at noon on Monday, January 11.
The new Library cards and key tags are available at no cost for new borrowers, or for existing borrowers who wish to pay $1 (50 cents for senior and Juvenile cards) to replace their current Library card.
The newly designed cards and key tags are colorful and feature a Library-themed illustration of stacks of books on shelves, along with the system’s official logo. The new cards will give patrons all the access needed to Library resources and materials, including some great features, such as:
• Key tag card
• Computer access
• Option to place money on your card for printing/copying
The new card and accompanying key tag will bear the same barcode reading on the reverse side. The barcodes on the new cards are 10 numeric digits, no more letters.
Cathy Bartel, Library Circulation Manager, said the new cards are more cost-effective than the current version, and due to patron demand for key tags, the timing was perfect to launch a new card and design.
“The current cards are expensive to produce because they include a magnetic strip used with our old printing system. Because we no longer use the strip, this seemed like a good time to develop a new design,” said Bartel.
She adds that patrons have asked circulation staff for a key tag option, similar to the ones they already carry for the grocery, gym and retail outlets.
“We hope the key tags will make it easier for patrons to carry their library card and remind them to visit the library often,” she added.
Bartel said the current cards can still be used at any Toledo-Lucas County Public Library location.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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2010 Spring Authors! Authors! Series
  
Mike Farrell, Carl Weber and Lisa Scottoline to appear in Toledo in 2010
(Released December 31, 2009) - An actor turned human rights activist, a popular novelist of African American fiction, and a witty author of suspense thrillers are all scheduled to grace the Stranahan Theater stage next year for the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s 2010 Spring Authors! Authors! Series, presented by The Blade.
The exciting spring series next year will kick off with Mike Farrell, best known for portraying B.J. Hunnicutt in the popular TV series M*A*S*H. Farrell, now a human rights activist, film producer and author, is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Stranahan Theater, Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.
Other authors include African-American fiction author Carl Weber, scheduled to speak on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, and suspense, thriller author Lisa Scottoline, scheduled to speak on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.
All Authors! Authors! events begin at 7 p.m. and are held at the Stranahan Theater Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 for students. Tickets are available for purchase at all Toledo-Lucas County Public Library locations beginning today (Thursday, December 31) and are limited in quantity.
Below are brief biographies on each author:
• Mike Farrell – Farrell wrote and directed several episodes of M*A*S*H, which he appeared on for eight years. His writing and directing of the memorable show earned him nominations for Director’s Guild and Emmy Awards. After M*A*S*H, Farrell with partner Marvin Minoff formed ‘Farrell/Minoff’ productions, and produced many films. Beyond film, Farrell is a human rights activist and speaks out on his opposition of the death penalty, two of his prime concerns. His books include Of Mule and Men, and Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist. Farrell is married to actress Shelley Fabares (star of ABC TV’s “Coach”).
• Carl Weber – Weber is a New York Times and #1 Essence Magazine bestselling novelist of African American fiction. Weber’s works, including The Preacher’s Son, So You Call Yourself A Man, and Married Men, are popular with fans for their identifiable characters. Weber’s first novel, Looking For Luv, a relationship story written from the rarely heard male perspective, was published in 2000. His pending books for 2010 feature female characters who are all plus-size. Weber is the founder and publisher of Urban Books and in 2005 he was named Blackboard’s Publisher of the Year. He is the owner of Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores.
• Lisa Scottoline – Scottoline is the New York Times bestselling author of 16 novels, including her current work, Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog, a compilation of the columns she writes for the Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Chick Wit,” her witty and fun take on life from a woman’s perspective. In her spare time, Scottoline teaches a course she developed, “Justice and Fiction” at The University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater. Scottoline has over 25 million copies of her books in print and is published in over 25 countries.
In 2010, the Authors! Authors! series will be in its 16th year. Each program features an hour-long speech and a question-and-answer session presented by the featured author. Authors! Authors! welcomes bestselling authors to Toledo as they discuss their books and careers, answer questions, and sign books. Books provided by Barnes & Noble will be available for purchase at each program. Past Authors! Authors! presenters have included Mary Higgins Clark, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Terry McMillan, Christopher Buckley, Sue Monk Kidd, Isabella Allende, David Gergen, and John Updike.
For more details, please call 419.259.5266
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Literacy, learning and fun: Are you game?
(Released December 21, 2009) - This holiday season, teens will have a safe haven to learn, and have fun as the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library introduces new FREE Teen Gaming areas on Wednesday December 23 located at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., and at the Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
The Metro, Main Library’s newly designed supervised area, is complete with Wii ™, Xbox and PS3 (PlayStation ® 3) gaming units in enclosed areas for teens to test their skills, learn, and play games solo or in groups of 3 individuals. The Reynolds Corners Branch Teen Gaming area will include Wii ™ and PS3 units.
Games available to play at both locations are sports, music or movie-related (i.e. Madden NFL 10, Ghostbusters, NBA 2K9, Sonic Unleashed, Rock Band 2). None of the Library system’s games are violent in nature and all are age-appropriate. All teen patrons who use the Teen Gaming areas at Main and Reynolds Corners locations must be a Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cardholder. Library cards are FREE!
According to the American Library Association (ALA), gaming in libraries is extremely popular. The association states that more than 75% of public libraries support gaming, by offering computer or board gaming, circulating games, or offering gaming events and programs. The ALA helps to promote National Gaming Day @ Your Library.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207 or visit the Teen Scene on toledolibrary.org
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TLCPL becomes first public library in Ohio to receive LEED certification
Photos courtesy of The Buehrer Group, the designing architectural firm
of the Reynolds Corners Branch Library renovation project
(Released December 7, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce that its Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St., has received a silver category distinction as a LEED-certified building, making it the first public library in Ohio to receive this recognition.
The year-long renovation project at Reynolds Corners utilized “green” construction methods under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) System, which provides a guideline and rating system for green buildings. The Buehrer Group was the designing architectural firm for the project.
By utilizing the LEED System, developed by the United States Green Building Council, the Reynolds Corners Branch Library will realize a significant reduction in long term and ongoing energy consumption, and the ongoing carbon footprint of the building, said Charlie Oswanski, Library Facilities & Operations Manager.
The newly renovated branch, which re-opened to the public in October, includes an enlarged meeting room, study rooms, Children’s area, new roof, relocated entryway and an enclosed Courtyard.
“We have utilized materials more efficiently in this renovation project compared to buildings that are just constructed to code. Everyone in the TLCPL system is proud of this green renovation project at Reynolds Corners and this distinguished honor of being the first public library in Ohio to receive LEED certification,” said Clyde Scoles, Library Director.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor Recognizes
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for Excellent Financial Accountability
Far right, Brian Dicken, Northwest Ohio Regional Liaison/Ohio Auditor's office,
presents Library Director Clyde Scoles (middle), and Roger Veitch, Library Finance Manager,
with "Making Your Tax Dollars Count" award
(Released December 7, 2009 - by Mary Taylor Auditor of State's office) - Auditor of State Mary Taylor's office presented Toledo-Lucas County Public Library officials with the
"Making Your Tax Dollars Count" award for their fiscal year 2008 audit. Fewer than five percent of all Ohio government agencies are eligible for this award.
"I commend the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for its commitment to fiscal accountability. Congratulations on your hard work and for being trustworthy stewards of taxpayer dollars," Taylor said.
Certain criteria must be met to receive the "Making Your Tax Dollars Count" award. Standards include:
*The entity must complete and submit a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
*There must be no findings or issues present in the audit report.
*There must be no other financial concerns involving the entity.
The Ohio Auditor of State's office is a leader in the accounting and auditing field, earning prestigious national honors from the Government Finance Officers Association , the National White Collar Crime Center and the National State Auditor's Association.
For more details, please contact Auditor of State Mary Taylor's office at 1-800-282-0370
or call TLCPL at 419.259.5207
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Over 650 Blu-ray™ titles @ Your Library
(Released December 4, 2009) - Why rent, when you can check out up to 10 Blu-ray™ discs from an amazing collection of over 650 titles at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Audiovisual Department?
Yes way, it’s true! For more than a year, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has offered a growing collection of Blu-ray ™ discs for check-out! Talk about a high-tech Library system. We are proud to offer this exciting new technology for our patrons and hope that everyone with a Blu-ray ™ disc player takes advantage of checking out up to 10 FREE
Blu-ray ™ discs today – just in time for the holiday season.
“We started with a collection of over 200 titles, which has grown now to over 650 titles of blockbuster movies, nature documentaries, concerts, and even children’s movies,” said
Tracy Montri, Library Audio Visual Department Manager.
Montri reminds patrons that a Blu-ray ™ disc player is required – a standard DVD player will not read any Blu-ray ™ disc. However, DVDs can be played in a Blu-ray ™ disc player or Play Station 3.
Montri adds that patrons may checkout any combination of standard DVDs and Blu-ray ™ titles not to exceed ten total. Patrons can also return Blu-ray ™ discs to any Library branch location, and Main Library can send titles out to branches for patron pick-up.
According to Blu-ray.com, Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of an optical disc format jointly developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of the world's leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers (including Apple, Dell, Hitachi, HP, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Thomson).
The format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data. The format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc.
Montri adds that Blu-ray™ movies are best viewed on an HD television, and that Blu-ray™ technology features vivid colors and an incredibly sharp picture.
Stop by Main Library today to check out your FREE Blu-ray™ discs available for check-out now!
For more details or questions about the Library’s Blu-ray ™ disc collection,
please call the Audio Visual Department at 419.259.5285
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Toledo-Lucas County Public Library earns national honor
(Released November 16, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been named a Star Library by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service, a national rating of public libraries. The LJ Index offers an overall indication of how a library’s performance stacks up to peer libraries and provides guidance on how all public libraries can better assess and improve what they provide to their users.
TLCPL ranked sixth in the nation in its category, earning four stars out of five for libraries with $30 million budgets and above. Libraries were judged on circulation, patron visits, program attendance and Internet/computer usage.
“We are extremely proud of this honor,” said TLCPL Director Clyde Scoles. “This meaningful rating sheds light on our diverse library collection and indicates how valuable we are to our community in offering free programming, public Internet computers, and an ever-popular circulation of materials for our patrons.”
Media attention in recent months has focused on the key role libraries are playing during the current economic crisis. America’s Star Libraries identifies 258 libraries nationwide that are delivering exceptional service.
Overall, the LJ Index scores not just the Star Libraries but 7,268 public libraries with total expenditures of $10,000 or more that serve populations of at least 1,000 according to four per capita output measures that indicate public service—circulation, visits, program attendance, and public Internet use. The top libraries in each category, organized by ranges of operating expenditures, are assigned five, four, or three Michelin guide-like stars.
LJ released the first round of the LJ Index in February 15, 2009 as a cover story and online. This second round, less than nine months later, is based on 2007 data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The publication of two rounds of the LJ Index in 2009 is due to a dramatic improvement in data timeliness achieved by the IMLS in its annual census of U.S. public libraries. Planned as an annual event, the LJ Index will continue to be published as soon as possible after each year’s data become available.
For more on how the stars realigned, what makes star libraries tick, and how public libraries across the United States are using the LJ Index to improve their services, access full coverage of the new round of America’s Star Libraries and the entire LJ Index at www.LibraryJournal.com/ljindex2009x and in the November 15 issue of LJ.
About Library Journal
In its 133rd year of publication, Library Journal is the oldest and most respected publication covering the library field, read by over 100,000 library directors, administrators, and staff. LJ is published by Reed Business Information (www.reedbusiness.com/us), North America’s largest business-to-business information provider and part of Reed Elsevier (NYSE: RUK and ENL).
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TLCPL Congratulates Ohio’s Public Libraries
On Major Ballot Wins
(Released November 4, 2009) - Toledo-Lucas County Public Library officials are proud to send their congratulations to all of the Ohio public library systems with issues on the ballot yesterday. Out of 38 public libraries across the state, 81 percent won their victories with a range of 50 to 80 percent voter support. Some results are still being counted.
Large public library systems such as Dayton Metro Library, the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, each won by significant margins in their regions, around 70 percent voter support.
“It’s been a very tough year for all of Ohio’s 251 public library systems, including the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, but these supportive wins indicate that our patrons and friends want to sustain libraries in their communities, and value their importance to economic growth, educating our youth, providing public access computers and so much more. We are so very proud of our colleagues around this great state,” said Clyde Scoles, Director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
Nearly half of TLCPL’s funds are generated from state dollars, which have been reduced by 30 percent, and forced the local system to reduce hours, staff and Library materials. Mostly all of the Library’s remaining dollars come from property tax dollars, with valuations that have dropped dramatically. All of these reductions translate into a drastic $7.4 million shortfall for 2010.
Even through our state’s economic downturn and drastic reduction in state funding, TLCPL was able to save many jobs. Ohio Library officials maintain that patron support, like the votes gained for public libraries in last night’s elections, will get libraries through these tough times and reductions.
Mr. Scoles said TLCPL staff received news today about an 8-year-old local girl who asked that her birthday party guests give donations to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for the purchase of computers and books. She mailed a letter to the Library which included a check from her parents for $60.
“Our Library team was so touched by this unselfish act and we are honored to have this type of support and strong belief in the public library system,” said Scoles.
According to Lynda Murray, of the Ohio Library Council (OLC), yesterday’s elections marked a “historic day for Ohio’s public libraries.” November 3, 2009 also represented an Ohio election date with the most public library issues ever on the ballot.
To see all 38 Ohio public library referendum results, please click on this OLC link below:
http://www.olc.org/pdf/November09LevyTally.pdf
For more details, please call 419.259.5207 or visit toledolibrary.org
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Library launches Bucks-for-Books Campaign
Every gift – large or small – is important to us!
(Released October 22, 2009) - With more than $7 million in budget cuts, your Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is spending less to purchase new books, DVDs and other library materials. By supporting the Library’s new Bucks-for-Books Campaign, you can help us close the gap between reduced funding and the increased need for library resources.
A contribution of $25 will help the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library purchase a new book. Contribute $50 for two books or $100 for four books or a reference book. Contribute $500 and you can help to buy an entire shelf of books!
We’ve never needed your help more!
Help us fill the Library’s shelves. Your donation to the Bucks-for-Books Campaign will allow the Library to select the titles and materials that are most critically needed.
Please join the Bucks-for-Books Campaign today. With your help, we’ll be able to purchase the books and resources that are so desperately needed.
*Contributions via check can be made payable to The Library Legacy Foundation.
The Library Legacy Foundation has a 501 c3 designation from the IRS and your entire donation will qualify as a charitable donation. If you have questions, please contact 419.259.5123 or e-mail library.legacy@toledolibrary.org
Join the Bucks-for-Bucks Campaign today!
To download a printable form from the Library’s Web site, please go to: http://www.toledolibrary.org/about/bucksforbooks.asp
*Did you know? Nearly half of your Library’s funding is generated from state dollars, the other half from property tax dollars. The recent 30 percent reduction in state library funding, coupled with a drop in property tax valuations, has caused a drastic $7.4 million shortfall for 2010. To survive and provide service to our patrons, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has been forced to reduce hours, staff and Library materials. Thanks for your continued support.
For more details about Bucks-for-Books, please call 419.259.5123
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Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney
(Released August 14, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents, Ask a Patent/Copyright/Trademark Attorney, on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning September 1, 2009 through June 1, 2010 in the Searles Conference Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St.
During this series, which is open to the public, attorneys will provide an overview of intellectual property, explain the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyright, and be available to answer your questions.
This service is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Main Library’s underground parking garage.
***Registration is NOT required***
Series schedule:
- January 5, 2010 – Gregory W. Robinette, (MST)
- February 2 - Mike Dockins (FCMM)
- March 2 - Scott A. Blake (MST)
- April 6 - Chip Dusseau (FCMM)
- May 4 - James A. Duggan (MST)
- June 1 - Mike Riesen/Richard G. Martin (FCMM)
For more details, please call 419.259.5209
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The Art of Living - Age 50 and beyond
Library debuts new Web page
(Released June 10, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is proud to announce the launch of its new Web page on toledolibrary.org. The section is designed to meet the needs of patrons and visitors age 50 and beyond.
The new page is titled The Art of Living – Age 50 and beyond and will feature categories such as Library Resources, Travel/Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Community Resources, Financial & Legal, and Education & Jobs. Under these headings visitors will find a wealth of resources.
“In planning the launch of a new page designed for this demographic, we wanted to be certain to give visitors a modern, fresh, informative section on our Web site to call their very own. The Art of Living contains information on books, programs and events to keep this active group up-to-date with all of our Library offerings,” said Nicole Naylor, coordinator of the new page and assistant manager of TLCPL’s Branch Services.
The Art of Living page also features downloadable media, current events, local resources to assist visitors age 50 and up, and the Library’s own Images In Time, a collection of historical photographs of Toledo and Northwest Ohio.
Visit toledolibrary.org today and click on The Art of Living – Age 50 and beyond icon located on the site’s home page.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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The Life of Frank Gilhooley
Library’s third Sight and Sound documentary
Gilhooley interviewing former Major League Baseball manager Sparky Anderson
(Released May 5, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the third documentary of its exciting new Sight and Sound project, which seeks to interview pioneering local figures during their lifetimes and capture them in documentary form. This recent profile focuses on the life of historic Toledo Mud Huns broadcast announcer Frank Gilhooley.
The first person to be interviewed and filmed for the project’s debut documentary last spring was legendary jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks, who is known in the music world as the Father of Vocalese. Last fall, Dick Anderson, Chairman of the Board of The Andersons, Inc., was the second profile of the series.
Gilhooley, a legend in Toledo broadcasting and an announcer for some 20 years for the Toledo Mud Huns, has over 50 years of experience in television and radio. Gilhooley previously served as the sports director at WTVG 13abc along with announcing several Ohio State football games. Gilhooley played for the legendary Toledo Jeeps, when he traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters for two years as a member of the opposing team. He also played baseball and basketball at the University of Notre Dame. His father, Frank Sr., played with the New York Yankees from 1913-18 and was a teammate of Babe Ruth in Boston.
The Sight and Sound documentaries are all available in video stream format by logging on to the Library’s Web site, toledolibrary.org. Search under the CONNECT heading on the right side of the home page. DVD copies of the documentary are also available for checkout at all Library locations. The Library’s Local History and Genealogy department teamed with the Information Technology department to develop the Sight and Sound project. Interviews are filmed at WGTE. Tom Walton, retired Toledo Blade editor, interviewed both Anderson and Gilhooley.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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Library introduces ePUB – the mp3 of books!
(Released April 28, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Downloadable Media on toledolibrary.org has been updated to offer an exciting new feature – ePUB!
What is ePUB? Think of ePUB as the book equivalent of mp3! ePUB is an eBook file format for patrons that offers interoperability between software and hardware for reflowable digital books. ePUB is also emerging as the industry standard and is projected to be the preferred format for all eBooks, said Tracy Montri, Audio Visual Department manager.
• ePUB offers small file sizes and the ability to resize text so that it neatly and instantaneously reflows on the screen.
• ePUB formatted titles are compatible with the Sony Reader, as well as with Windows and Mac computers using Adobe digital additions.
• ePUB collection will coexist with the Library’s large collection of Adobe and Mobipocket eBooks.
Patrons can also take advantage of the Library’s new flexible loan periods!
• When checking out an eBook (Adobe, Mobipocket and ePUB) or an eAudiobook, patrons will be able to specify whether they want to have the item for 7, 14, or 21 days.
• For downloadable music or video titles, patrons can specify a loan period of 3, 5, or 7 days.
• Patrons can set their own personal default loan period based on format (found in “my digital account”), or choose title by title.
• Patrons can now rate downloadable titles on a scale of 1-5 stars, just like Amazon.com!
Log on to toledolibrary.org today for these high-tech features. Don’t worry, if you have a question about ePUB or any of our amazing Downloadable offerings, please call the Audio Visual department at 419.259.5285.
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Ingles sin Barreras® @ South Branch Library
(Released April 27, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s South Branch, 1736 Broadway, is proud to announce its introduction of Ingles sin Barreras®, one of the best known ESL (English as a second language) programs in the country.
Ingles sin Barreras®, created by Lexicon Marketing, contains 12 DVDs and 12 CDs, as well as student and activity books. The system also includes one set of three English/Spanish and Spanish/English dictionaries. South Branch has the full program available to check out for free. Lexicon, founded in Miami, Florida in 1974, was developed to serve the educational needs of the Hispanic community in the United States, and to provide the right tools for Hispanic immigrants to learn English and succeed in America.
Thousands of Spanish-speaking people have learned English with this product and have shown exceptional abilities to use both written and spoken English, said Carole Mitchell, manager of the South Branch Library. “We are thrilled to offer this free system to our patrons.”
South Branch Library opened its doors January 16, 1918, and was built with funds from famous library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Through the years, South Branch has been an important asset to the Old South End community, serving a multicultural and diverse neighborhood, specializing in the Latino culture with both English and Spanish collections. In 2004 the Branch relocated to its current location.
For more details, call the South Branch at 419.259.5395
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Library and UT partner
(Released January 13, 2009) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has partnered with The University of Toledo (UT) to offer two extension collections on UT campuses to allow students to check out some 200 popular and best-selling books.
UT students and faculty can check out books at the designated Toledo-Lucas County Public Library areas in Carlson Library on the Main Campus and Mulford Library on the Health Science Campus. Both areas are identified with banners titled:
“TLCPL @ UT.”
*Update: The new extension area in the Carlson Library on UT’s Main Campus was officially unveiled at a January 15 news conference attended by UT and Library representatives.
Officials from both UT and the public library want students to have access to popular books in order to promote lifelong learning. Both entities point to a National Endowment for the Arts survey in 2004 of Literacy Reading in America. The study revealed a high correlation between reading literary works and interest in civic and cultural engagement.
“The study also found the steepest decline in literary reading often occurred among those aged 18 to 24, the very group that traditionally makes up the majority of university-aged students,” said Dorcel Dowdell, Main Library Manager.
Dr. John Gaboury, dean of UT’s University Libraries, added, “Our students, faculty, and staff will enjoy being able to check out popular fiction and best sellers. These are titles we typically do not purchase in academic libraries. We look forward to a long partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the many benefits it will bring to the University and Toledo community.”
Clyde Scoles, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Director, added, “This unique collaboration demonstrates the future of cooperation between academic and public libraries. Both systems have the same goal in providing invaluable resources for its patrons. With these new extension branches, the students will greatly benefit from these literary and popular book titles. As a result, our community will be richly rewarded with educated young minds.”
UT students need only their student identification card to check items out of the popular book collection. The books will rotate every month so that new titles will be available.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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Look at What’s New on toledolibrary.org
(Released December 9, 2008) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is excited to announce seven exciting new additions on the Research & Reference drop down menu area of its Web site – toledolibrary.org. Log on to the site’s home page today!
Communications & Mass Media Complete – Incorporate the content of CommSearch and Mass Media Articles Index along with numerous other journals in communication, mass media, and closely-related fields of study.
GreenFILE – Offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment from scholarly, government and general-interest titles including content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Humanities International Index – Covers journals, books and other important reference sources in the humanities.
Ohio Legal Services - Contains various legal documents, forms, and other resources that can help you learn more about the law and help you understand and resolve your legal problems.
Primary Search – Provides full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research as far back as 1990.
Salud en Espanol – Provee reports competes basados en evidencias y fichas de datos relacionados a todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar. Reportes especificos por tema que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud, dan informacion general importatnte en relacion a enfermedades, afecciones y procedimientos de diversos tratamientos.
For more details, please call 419.259.5207
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iPod-compatible downloadable media!
Another exciting offer in the Library’s Audio Visual department
(Released October 29, 2008) - The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Audio Visual (AV) department is on the cutting-edge of technology with many exciting new offers, including its latest – iPod-compatible downloadable media. The AV department is located at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., in downtown Toledo.
Popular and classic audiobooks in the MP3 format are now available for download 24/7 from the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. The new DRM-free format, the MP3 Audiobook, is compatible with Apple iPod players, as well as hundreds of other MP3 players including those from Creative, Sony, Samsung, Rio, SanDisk, and most cell phones. Library users will be able to access the digital library anytime, anywhere by logging on to toledolibrary.org.
“The Library is thrilled that we can now provide downloadable audiobooks which will be accessible to iPod users. We know that this device is very popular with our patrons, and now they can enjoy our audiobook collection as well,” said Tracy Montri, manager of the Library’s AV department.
The initial MP3 Audiobook collection features a growing collection of popular novels, children’s books, classic works, and an array of nonfiction subjects. The new section of MP3 Audiobooks complements the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s diverse
downloadable media collection, which offers hundreds of audiobooks (WMA format), eBooks in popular formats, as well as music and downloadable video.
How To Download the MP3 Audiobooks?
To download the MP3 Audiobooks, users must install the OverDrive Media Console version 3.0. The free software provides users with a superior audiobook listening and navigation experience with newly added support for easy transfer of the MP3 Audiobooks to the iPod, iPhone, and iPod touch. Apple iTunes installation is required for transfer to an Apple device. This also includes a burn wizard, for the option of listening to audiobooks on CD, where permissions allow.
To enjoy MP3 Audiobooks, users are required to agree to specific terms of used to the borrowed MP3 files before they can download from the Library’s web site. After the lending period expires, the OverDrive Media Console disables access to the expired title from their PC. The user is then prompted to delete all Over Drive MP3 Audiobook files from their PC and all transferred copies.
To access the downloadable media collection, visit toledolibrary.org, select the Library Collection menu and click on Downloadable Media.
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Wi-Fi Internet Access FREE at the Library
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library offers patrons two options to access free wireless Internet services at Main Library and all neighborhood branches.
Library patrons can choose from either free access for existing Buckeye Express cable modem subscribers, or access through the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
No additional networking cables are required for either service. All that is needed for access is a wireless computer with a wireless card or radio transceiver.
To access through the Library’s service, patrons can connect to the network using the identification “T-LCPL.” Once the connection is established, Internet access will be available.
Wireless access ranges approximately 150-feet from the nearest reference desk. Access to the Internet is filtered as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). CIPA is a federal law enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about access to offensive content over the Internet on school and library computers.
Availability for either free wireless service, provided by Buckeye Express or Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, is limited to the hours of operation specific to each Library location. Patrons are encouraged to check with a Library staff member for branch hours of operation.
How to connect to Wireless Network with Windows XP
How to connect to Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's Wireless Network
For more information about free wireless access through the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, or for existing Buckeye Express cable modem subscribers, please call 419.259.5207.
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