Public Library Maintains Prestigious Five-Star Rating from Library Journal For Second Consecutive Year. Every day when the doors open, the staff of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County recommit themselves to a mission: connecting people with the world of ideas and information. That daily commitment was recognized today when the Library learned it has maintained a Five-Star Rating for service for a second year in a row. The honor is bestowed by the library field’s leading professional publication, The Library Journal. The Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service is a national ranking system comparing U.S. public libraries on the quantities of services they deliver based on per capita statistics for library visits, circulation, program attendance and public Internet use. The Library Journal gives an overall indication of how libraries stack up to their peers nationally. This year, the Library ranked second among libraries in the country in the $30+ million expenditure category and is one of only five libraries nationwide in its category to receive a five-star rating. This year’s ratings were based on 2012 data, which libraries reported to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We are honored that the Library Journal has chosen to recognize us for two consecutive years for our level of service to the community,” says Kimber L. Fender, The Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library. “At the core of all our daily operations is our ongoing commitment to excel in customer service, be the first choice for information, anticipate and meet the changing needs of Hamilton County residents, assure access to the Library’s resources and services and be a dynamic force in the community. This ranking is confirmation that our Library is fulfilling that vision and exceeding the needs of our customers.” About Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County ─ The Public Library is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest libraries in the United States, serving a population of over 800,000 with a collection of more than 9 million items. In support of its mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information, the Library also offers a wide variety of services and more than 20,000 free programs each year. Visit CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 22:26:31 +0000
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