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2. De una biblioteca a otra.

Subjects
*PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY users, *FREEDOM of information
Abstract

El artículo enfoca en la importancia de la biblioteca pública y su rol como espacio donde la gente puede compartir libros e ideas. Se mencionan la biblioteca y escuela pública como resultado y fundamento de la emancipación. Sigue con una descripción de las bibliotecas públicas ubicadas en los barrios de Nueva York. El autor ofrece su perspectiva sobre el rol de la biblioteca en su propia vida.

Published
2007

3. Brooklyn Public Library.

Subjects
*AWARDS, *PUBLIC libraries, *RESERVATION systems, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

Reports on an award received by the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City from the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology for its ABC PC Reservation and Print Reservation System. Advantages of the system for the users of the library.

Published
2005

4. Wi-Fi Hotspots for NYC Students.

Author

C. V.

Subjects
*INTERNET access for library users, *PUBLIC libraries, *PUBLIC schools, *LIBRARIES & the Internet, *IEEE 802.11 (Standard)
Abstract

The article reports on the expected launch of a pilot program aimed at providing free Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) hotspots to public school families in three library systems in New York City. The Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library and Queens Library have partnered with Google and Sprint for the program. Five thousand hotspots will be available for qualified applicants.

Published
2016

5. NYPL Offers Free Wi-Fi Service.

Author

Rogers, Michael

Subjects
*INTERNET access for library users, *PUBLIC access computers in libraries, *IEEE 802.11 (Standard), *WIDE area networks, *PUBLIC libraries, *LAPTOP computers
Abstract

Reports on the launch of free Wi-Fi Internet access at branch locations in New York City by the New York Public Library. Benefit of the initiative to patrons with their own wireless-equipped laptops; Financier of the Wi-Fi service.

Published
2004

6. NYPL Staff Presents Books To Remember.

Author

Hoffert, Barbara, Quinn, Judy, and Rogers, Michael

Subjects
*BOOKS, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY personnel, *LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY users, READERS
Abstract

Notes the success in 1990 of the New York Public Library's (NYPL) annual presentation of Books To Remember, a program highlighting titles from the preceding year deemed outstanding by a committee of library employees. Titles which were selected by the committee, including "The House of Morgan," by Ron Chernow; Presentation of the committee's final selections to NYPL librarians, with Chernow, Howard Fast, and Samuel Freedman in attendance; Perception that the books chosen by the librarians will be popular with readers.

Published
1991

7. When Shush Comes to Shove.

Author

Yuan, Jada

Subjects
*PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY users, *ATTITUDE (Psychology)
Abstract

Reports the funding and management of public libraries in New York City. Discussion on the Internet services offered by libraries; Rate of library attendance and users; Attitude and characteristics of library users.

Published
2002

8. ONLINE.

Author

Carnevale, Dan

Subjects
*ONLINE databases, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY users, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract

Reports on the online database NYPL Digital Gallery unveiled by the New York Public Library (NYPL) in New York City in March 2005. Advantages of the online database for library users; Remarks from Paul LeClerc, president and CEO of the library, on the online database; Desire of Frank Cost, associate dean of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology, to use the database.

Published
2005

9. Dreams and Knowledge, Under One Roof.

Author

Lee, Felicia

Subjects
*PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARIES, *LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

Focuses on the 113th Street public library branch near Columbia University in New York City, and the patrons and librarians there. Description of the library and patrons; Comments on how little money librarians make in New York City; The importance of libraries in society; Plans to move the library to a bigger space; Comments from librarians.

Published
2000

10. BRONX LIBRARY CENTER GALA OPENING.

Subjects
*BRANCH libraries, *PUBLIC libraries, *PUBLIC access computers in libraries, *COLLECTIONS, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract

This article offers information on the central Bronx branch of the New York Public Library. The $50-million, five-story is three times the size of the Fordham Library Center that had served the borough for 82 years. Designed by Dattner Architects, the branch offers 127 desktop computers for public use and houses 200,000 books, periodicals, and multimedia items for the community's ethnically diverse users.

Published
2006

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