[Publib] "Library Journal" Names Queens Library 2009 Library of the Year

[King, Joanne]

"LIBRARY JOURNAL" NAMES QUEENS LIBRARY AS 2009 LIBRARY OF THE YEAR
Announcement at City Hall Shares News with All of NYC

According to the June 15, 2009 issue of "Library Journal," Queens
Library is 2009 Library of the Year. "Library of the Year" is an annual
awards program of "Library Journal," sponsored by Gale, part of Cengage
Learning. Queens Library is one of New York City's three public library
systems. The recognition was given for the "abililty of the managers and
staff to provide an incredibly diverse set of services and continue the
constant modernization of the 62 libraries. Their sustained commitment
to library service that truly improves the lives of everyone in the
borough is what makes the Queens Library so strong." An announcement
will be made by Francine Fialkoff, "Library Journal's" Editor-in-Chief
and John N. Berry III, Editor-at-Large, on Friday 6/12/09 on the steps
of New York City's City Hall.

Special mentions were also given to Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH;
Hoover Public Library, AL and River Campus Libraries, University of
Rochester, NY because they "feature the service philosophy and
dedication to community that signify a Library of the Year." 

"Library Journal" is the oldest and most respected publication covering
the library field. Considered to be the "bible" of the library world, LJ
is read by over 100,000 library directors, administrators, and staff in
public, academic, and special libraries. It is the single-most
comprehensive publication for librarians, with groundbreaking features
and analytical news reports covering technology, management, policy, and
other professional concerns. Its hefty review sections evaluate nearly
7000 books annually, along with hundreds of audiobooks, videos,
databases, web sites, and systems that libraries buy.

About Cengage Learning and Gale: Cengage Learning delivers highly
customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors,
students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals
around the world. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world's
information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content
pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries,
schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth
and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs -
from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a
variety of formats.  For more information, visit www.cengage.com or
www.gale.com.

Queens Library is an independent, not-for-profit corporation and is not
affiliated with any other library. The Queens Library serves a
population of 2.2 million in the most ethnically diverse county in the
U.S. With a record 22.8 million items in circulation for FY 2008, the
Library has the highest circulation of any public library system in the
U.S. and one of the highest circulations in the world. For more
information about programs, services, locations, events and news, visit
the Queens Library Web site at www.queenslibrary.org or phone
718-990-0700. Queens Library. Enrich Your Life (r).



Joanne King, Associate Director - Communications Queens Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432 718-990-0704; fax
718-291-2695

Queens Library. Enrich Your Life.(r)