[OPLINLIST] Ohio Public Libraries Ranked Number One in HAPLR 2008 Report

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

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Six Ohio public libraries have been ranked number one in their
population categories, in the 2008 Hennen American Public Library's
Ratings (HAPLR) report. The 2008 number one libraries include: Columbus
Metropolitan Library, Washington-Centerville Public Library, North
Canton Public Library, Twinsburg Public Library, Columbiana Public
Library, and Grand Valley Public Library. 

"Ohioans are not only enriched by the information and resources found in
their local libraries, but also by their ability to bring people of all
ages together," said Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.  "I congratulate the
libraries recognized in this year's rankings and celebrate their role in
making their communities a great place to live and work."

Thirteen public libraries in Ohio were recognized in the top five within
their categories in the 2008 report including: Crestline Public Library,
Centerburg Public Library, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Euclid Public
Library, Madison Public Library, Medina County District Library, North
Canton Public Library; Orrville Public Library, Porter Public Library,
Twinsburg Public Library, Upper Arlington Public Library, Wadsworth
Public Library, Wagnalls Public Library, Washington-Centerville Public
Library, Worthington Public Library, and Wright Memorial Public Library.

According to Thomas J. Hennen Jr., his report identifies "the public
libraries in America with the highest input and output measures.
Statistics alone cannot define library excellence, of course, but I
believe that the ratings numbers are still important." Each library is
rated within population categories ranging from 1,000 to 500,000 or more
residents. Strong support for libraries in Ohio is a key factor in their
success. Hennen factors state and local funding as well as spending and
usage, and rates libraries higher for spending larger percentages of
their budgets on library materials. 

Ohio has a strong history of libraries achieving this recognition. The
HARPLR reports began in 1999 and Ohio libraries have ranked in the top
10 for all reports. In overall scores the report has recognized the
state of Ohio with a number one ranking in the country in every report.
HARPLR is not an annual report and was not published in 2007. Libraries
that have ranked in the top five in each the past five reports within
their categories include: Columbus Metropolitan Library (number one in
2005 & 2008); Cuyahoga County Public Library (number one in 2004 &
2006); Medina County District Library, North Canton Public Library
(number one in 2006 & 2008); Twinsburg Public Library (number one in
2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007); and Washington-Centerville Public Library
(number one in 2004 & 2005).

Twelve libraries were honored within the top 10 rankings including:
Bristol Public Library, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton
County, Columbiana Public Library, Geauga County Public Library,
Grandview Heights Public Library, Kinsman Free Public Library, Lakewood
Public Library, Perry Public Library, Rocky River Public Library, Stark
County Public Library, Way Public Library, and Willoughby-Eastlake
Public Library.

 "We are fortunate in Ohio to have the support for libraries by local
communities, and state and federal government," said State Librarian Jo
Budler.  "It's an honor for libraries in our state to be recognized as
the best. With ongoing support Ohio's public libraries will continue to
provide this level of access to vital information and materials, online
resources, and programs and services to all residents." 

 

 

 

 

Marsha McDevitt-Stredney

Marketing & Communications Director

274 E. 1st Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614-644-6875

Fax: 614-466-3584

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