A presentation about the many partnerships that Broward County Library has with other organizations such as Broward College, Charter Schools and Art Serve.
17. Children’s Reading Center & Museum A joint venture of Young at Art Children’s Museum & Broward County Libraries Children’s Reading Center & Museum will be built on almost 12 acres of land and will consist of a 55, 000 sq ft building containing a 10,000 sq ft reading center and a 42,000 sq ft museum/instructional areas and 3,000 sq ftshared space. The synergy of a museum, library and art park will create a sense of community and shared experience. The cultural arts complex will have a seamless flow of programming, integrating and expanding artistic and academic literacy, providing authentic, meaningful arts and multi-cultural experiences that engage children and adults on pathways to lifelong learning.
18. Lauderhill Cultural Center & Library at Central Broward Regional Park The ArtsPark/Cultural Center portion of the Regional Park will consist of an approximately 20,000 sq ft facility built together with a new County library (10,000 sq.ft.) in one building. Envisioned in the Cultural Center are an exhibit gallery, art studios, dressing areas, 300-500 seat theater, computer graphics classroom, and dance studio.Â
19. ArtServe Gallery and Gift Shop & the Main Library Located on the 2nd floor of the Main Library the ArtServe gallery and gift shop offers library patrons the opportunity to view and purchase artwork and hand-made items made by local artists.
20. Cultural Information Center & the Main Library Located on the first floor of the Main Library the CIC is a one-stop shop for information about arts and entertainment events and other happenings in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. The following are the services provided: Information & brochures for local arts attractions and events: Purchase tickets to events, plan and map out attractions to visit, get schedules of events, shop our gift shop, pick up local periodicals, get mass transit schedules, volunteer opportunities
23. Is the largest library building in the state of Florida at 325,000 square feet. By contrast the Broward County Main Library is approximately 200,000 square feet.
31. Full academic resources of the University The library is open seven days per week for 100 hours. Customers need to apply and receive a free Nova Southeastern University library card in order to check out materials. They cannot use their Broward County Library card for that purpose.
61. Northwest Regional Library Partner: Coral Springs Charter 6th-12th grades, 1,600 students. Sharing resources (uses NOR as media center during school hours). Media specialist has an office in the library and available during and after school. Informal partnership – based on a memo of understanding (not a signed contract). Library Hours and School Hours: by school request, library hours can be adjusted to open early for students. (7:30 a.m.)Staffed by BCL librarians. Collection Development: Coral Springs Charter Media Specialist has an annual budget of $10,000, and orders the materials for the school curriculum which are integrated into the BCL collection.
62. Southwest Regional Library Partner: Pembroke Pines Charter High School 9TH -12TH grades, 1700 students. Sharing resources (uses SWR as media center during school hours). Informal partnership . Library Hours and School Hours: by school request, library hours were adjusted two mornings a week (7:30 a.m.) Staffed by volunteers and Security. Collection Development: Youth Services Librarians coordinate ordering materials with the Media Specialist to avoid duplication. City of Pembroke Pines provides the Media Specialist with a book budget for the high school curriculum. BCL Librarians use these funds to purchase materials which are integrated into the BCL collection. Partnership support for BCL Policy (code of conduct): Crucial to keep the school and administration informed about BCL policies and any student suspensions.
63. Pembroke Pines Branch Partner: Walter C. Young Middle School 6TH-8TH grades, 1710 students. Sharing resources (uses PE as media center during school hours and uses meeting rooms as classrooms). Formal partnership agreement – between the School Board of Broward County and Broward County (dated 12/15/92). Library Hours and School Hours: Library Director and Superintendent of Schools negotiated the contract to serve the school. (8:00 a.m. during week and closed on weekends.) Media Specialist is visible at the library before and after school hours. Library’s operation and services provided by BCL staff. Collection Development: County responsible for costs of library materials. The School Board purchases all additional materials to meet the curriculum needs of faculty and students. Security: There is increased security at PE with the presence of students (gated parking lots and library subject to campus lockdowns and evacuations.) This policy change is a result of the Jessica Lunsford Act.
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65. In 2009, $531,725 was received to operate the program at 12 library branches.