[OPLINLIST] Thirty-three Ohio Libraries nationally recognized as Star Libraries

Fri Nov 20 12:26:02 EST 2009

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The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that thirty-three Ohio
Libraries were identified as Star Libraries in the 2009 Library Journal
Index of Public Library Service, Round 2. Stars are awarded on a point
system.  Four of the Ohio libraries have been honored with the highest
scores in their respective categories. The libraries with the highest
scores within their categories include Cuyahoga County Public Library,
Upper Arlington Public Library, Grandview Heights Public Library, and
New Carlisle Public Library.  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. Only New York surpassed
Ohio in the total number of Star libraries.

The national recognition is no surprise to State Librarian Jo Budler.
"Over the past 4 years, I have visited more than 130 public libraries in
Ohio. These ratings reinforce what I have seen for myself in my library
visits."  

The number of stars a library receives is determined by the total number
of points earned in each area. Seventeen Ohio libraries were honored
with 5 stars and nine earned 4 stars. For many this is the second time
they have achieved the Star Library status.

Cuyahoga County Public Library earned the highest score in their
category with 1,444 points. "We are very proud to have been recognized
as a Star Library," said Cuyahoga County Public Library Deputy Director
Tracy Strobel. "This great honor is a testament to our hard working,
dedicated staff who provide excellent service every day, and to our
customers who have given us such tremendous support." 

Upper Arlington earned 3202 points within its category. "We are thrilled
to be recognized again in this way!  We thank our community for their
loyal support which contributes to our success in rankings such as
these," said Upper Arlington Library Director Ann Moore.

"The Grandview Library strives to be the place where the community
connects in all ways," commented Grandview Heights Library Director Mary
Ludlum. "We are thrilled & humbled by this 5 star rating in the LJ Index
of Public Library Service, Round 2, and grateful for our patrons'
support."  The library scored 6628 points in their category.

Wornstaff Memorial Library located in the village of Ashley, is the only
Ohio library indentified as a Five-Star Library in its category.
Elizabeth Barker, Wornstaff Memorial Library Director believes that the
staff of a small library can provide a personal touch to serving their
community. "We do a really wonderful job and are very pleased about the
rating," said Barker. "It's important to recognize that our excellence
is the result of the funding we have had."  Like many Ohio libraries,
Wornstaff Memorial will be going to the voters soon to fill the void
left by the recent reductions in state funding.

Earlier this year the Hennen's American Public Library's Ratings (HAPLR)
Report ranked six Ohio public libraries number one in their population
categories. "Our Ohio libraries provide great services and needed
materials.  This in turn makes them the most well-used libraries, their
programs the best-attended, and themselves most loved and supported by
Ohio residents," said Jo Budler. 

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 following Ohio libraries are included in
the Index within their annual expenditure categories.

Five Star Ratings

($30,000,000 +)

*	Cuyahoga County Public Library 
*	Columbus Metropolitan Library

($10,000,000 - $29,999,999)

*	Stark County District Library
*	Akron-Summit County Public Library

($5,000,000 - $9,999,999)

*	Upper Arlington Public Library 
*	Shaker Heights Public Library
*	Worthington Public Library
*	Washington-Centerville Public Library
*	Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library

($1,000,000 - $4,999,999)

*	Grandview Heights Public Library
*	Wickliffe Public Library
*	Orville Public Library

($400,000 - $999,999)

*	New Carlisle Public Library

($200,000 - $399,000)

*	Centerburg Public Library
*	Rock Creek Public Library
*	Andover Public Library

($100,000 - $199,999)

*	Wornstaff Memorial Public Library

Four Star Libraries

($30,000 +)

*	Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
*	Cleveland Public Library

($1,000,000 - $4,999,999)

*	Lakewood Public Library
*	Twinsburg Public Library
*	Way Public Library, Perrysburg

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