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Introducing Playaways!
Our youth services and teen departments are bringing you all-in-one audiobooks in an easy-to-use player! Join us on Thursday, January 16th from 2:30-4:30 pm for the launch of our new Playaway collection! Learn how to use a Playaway and get some free accessories.
NYS Comptroller’s Financial Audit of GFJ
The New York State Comptroller’s Office has recently completed a financial audit of our library. The audit complimented the library’s financial management: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2016/08/08/auditors-gfj-library-watched-cut-expenses/88408320/ Read the full audit here: http://www.gfjlibrary.org/Audit%202016%20Library.pdf
Legislator’s Voting Record on Library Issues
The New York Library Association’s new rating guide to NYS legislators is out. See how your legislator rates on library-related issues: http://www.nyla.org/images/nyla/documents/LibraryVotingGuide-2012.pdf
USA Today article on libraries
The Thursday February 25 USA Today featured an article on the changing role of libraries: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-02-25-overdue25_ST_N.htm
Gates Foundation, IMLS Research Proves Value of Online Access at Libraries
The report reaffirms that library technology services have created opportunity for millions of Americans.
New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Releases Voter’s Guide
The New Yorker’s for Better Libraries Political Action Committee has released its 2010 Voter’s Guide. The Guide scores New York State legislators based on how strongly they voted in support of library-friendly legislation. While you’re at their site consider a donation and subscribe to their online newsletter. Strong libraries don’t just happen!