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November 24, 2009
We're a five-star library!
Thirty-three Ohio Libraries have been nationally recognized as Star Libraries in the 2009 Library Journal Index of Public Library Service, Round 2, and the Grandview Library has been named a five-star library!
“The Grandview Library strives to be the place where the community connects in all ways,” said Director Mary Ludlum. “We are thrilled and humbled by this five-star rating, and grateful for our patrons' support!”
Seventeen Ohio libraries were honored with five stars, and nine earned four stars. For many, including the Grandview Library, this is the second time they have achieved Star Library status. Only New York surpassed Ohio in the total number of Star Libraries.
Libraries are rated on their performance within categories determined by operating expenditures. Performance is measured and points awarded in the areas of circulation, library visits, program attendance, and public Internet use. The number of stars a library receives is determined by the total number of points earned in each area.
Earlier this year, the Hennen’s American Public Library’s Ratings (HAPLR) Report ranked six Ohio public libraries number one in their population categories. The Grandview Library once again ranked near the top of its population catagory.
The 2009 Library Journal Index of Public Library Service, Round 2, is based on 2007 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) census of U.S. public libraries data. The index identifies 258 "star" libraries, out of 7,268 public libraries.
The following Ohio libraries are included in the Index within their annual expenditure categories:
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($30,000,000 +)
($10,000,000 - $29,999,999)
($5,000,000 - $9,999,999)
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($1,000,000 - $4,999,999)
($400,000 - $999,999)
($200,000 - $399,000)
($100,000 - $199,999)
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($30,000,000 +)
($1,000,000 - $4,999,999)
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($400,000 - $999,999)
($200,000 - $399,999)
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OHIO'S THREE-STAR LIBRARIES
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($10,000,000 - $29,999,999)
($5,000,000 - $9,999,999)
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($1,000,000 - $4,999,999)
($400,000 - $999,999)
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