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Library again receives highest rating in national Service Index Akron-Summit County Public Library again has been recognized with the highest possible rating -- Five Stars -- in the second round of the LJ Index of Public Library Service, a national rating of public libraries in the Library Journal. The Index identifies the star libraries in the United States. 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—number of items borrowed, visits, program attendance, and public Internet use. “We’re very pleased and proud of the recognition,” said library director David Jennings. “Out of 98 libraries in our expenditure category ($10,000,000 to $30,000,000), we are one of only 10 to receive the Five-Star rating. This rating reflects the library’s increasing role as a center of community activity.” LJ released the first round of the LJ Index in February 15, 2009. 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. To read more about the national ratings, click on this link to the Library Journal Web site that contains the article, http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705374.html and this link for the ratings http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6705837.html. About the Akron-Summit County Public Library |
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