Tuesday, November 09, 2004

Library Journal has established a new award for the Best Small or Rural Library in America, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The award honors the library that most profoundly demonstrates outstanding service to populations of 25.000 or less. Members of the editorial board of Library Journal, librarians from around the country, and a representative from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will judge nominations based on key factors, including: in developing services and programs that can be replicated by other libraries; Innovation in introducing and supporting public access computing, educating patrons in its use, and measuring the impact of this technology usage; Demonstrated community support; Success in developing cooperation with other libraries and partnerships with other agencies and businesses; Evidence of library's role as community center.

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