Benefits of having a library card and using your public library

1. Farmers Branch
Library Community
Branch Out Networking – Sunrise Meeting
May 6, 2015
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2. Thomas Jefferson –
letter to John Wyche,
1809.
“I have often thought that nothing
would do more extensive good at
small expense than the establishment
of a small circulating library in every
county, to consist of a few well-chosen
books, to be lent to the people of the
country under regulations as would
secure their safe return in due time.”
Library of Congress Reading
Room

3. Brief History
Library of Congress
• Library of Congress (LOC) was established in 1800 under President John Adams for
“such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress…”
• These library materials were housed in the Capitol Building until the collection was
destroyed by fire in 1814. (War of 1812 – Post American Revolution)
• Thomas Jefferson donated his vast and personal book collection for public use toward
the first national library in 1815. (Inside Capitol Building)
• LOC opened its Italian Renaissance doors to the public in November 1897… hailed as
a glorious national monument as "the largest, the costliest, and the safest" library
building in the world.

4. • Public libraries in America
welcomed more than 1.59
billion visitors in 2009.
• More than half of young
adults and seniors living in
poverty in the US used public
libraries to access Internet.
• “It’s the most democratic
institution in the city,” NYPL
president said, noting people
from all walks of life use
library resources side by side.
Why Public Libraries Matter:
And How They Can Do More
David Vinjamuri - Forbes Contributor -
1/16/2013

5. • Libraries provide public
access to online
information.
• Vast majority of public
libraries help communities
bridge digital divide with
free broadband Wi-Fi
• Help “find work, apply to
college, secure government
benefits, and learn about
critical medical treatments”
Why Public Libraries Matter:
And How They Can Do More
David Vinjamuri - Forbes Contributor -
1/16/2013

6. In Praise of Libraries,
Gwen Kerival, The Rotarian, 03/03/2015
“People congregate in
libraries unlike anywhere
else… they cater to
everyone… It’s the only
place people of all colors,
creeds, ages, and political
beliefs freely, easily and
intermittently intermingle. It’s
the only fully democratic
institution that I know of.”

7. Identifying Public Library
Benefits
http://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/
• Libraries provide access to
financial information, job and
career resources, computer
and businesses resources, and
educational support.
• Assist patrons in improving
computer skills, and
introducing new technologies.
• …Free tax help, financial aid
services, voter registration,
election materials, [ESL and
Citizenship Classes…]

8. Access to financial information;
Availability of computing
technology (especially the
Internet); Job and career
resources; Business resources
(particularly for small
businesses); Books and other
formats available without cost;
Educational support on every
level; Children's programs
Identifying Public Library
Benefits
http://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/

9. Manske Library Resources
Library Card Benefits
• Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Addison
resident eligible for library card with photo ID.
• Business owners and their employees are eligible
for a library card with proof of employment.
• CFB/ISD employees are eligible for a library
card with proof of employment.
• Cardholders are able to check-out print
materials and use public computers within
library.
• All electronic resources are available from off-
site with PIN# access.
Meeting Facilities Use
• Meeting room up to 150 persons capacity
• Conference room up to 25 persons capacity
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Meeting room policy and application is available
on library website.

10. Manske Library Resources
Online Databases
• Partnering with the TexShare Consortia, the
library subscribes to over 80 databases
Morningstar – investment research
center.
Reference USA – leading provider in
business and consumer research.
Religion and Philosophy – Ebsco Host
periodical, encyclopedia, and current event
sources.
Small Business Reference Center –
myriad of current and relevant info.
Small Engine Repair Reference
Manual – myriad of current and relevant
info.
Print and Online Materials
• Over 130,000 print and AV materials in
collection
• Non Fiction, Reference, Fiction,
Periodicals, and DVDs/CDs.
• Access to copiers and printers.
• Digital Library – Recreational Resources
Overdrive and One Click Digital
Hoopla
Freegal
Worldbook Online

11. Thank you for
coming Today!
Upcoming Programs and Calendars of Events
Visit our library website for more information
Farmersbranchlibrary.org
Denise Wallace, Library Director
Denise.Wallace@farmersbranchtx.gov
972-919-9800
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