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Revision as of 21:22, 4 June 2009
Rangeview Library District is the public library system serving the residents of Adams County, Colorado, through its six branches located in the communities of Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton and the Perl Mack neighborhood in Denver. The library district also offers outreach services through its Bookmobile, visiting area schools and homebound residents.
History
Originally the Adams County Public Library, Rangeview Library District became independent from Adams County in January 2005 and now operates as its own entity, overseen by a five-member Library Board of Trustees appointed by the Adams County Commissioners. ACPL was founded in 1953, and first served county residents solely out of a Bookmobile. The district has grown exponentially in the past 50+ years to its current six branches, with four new branch buildings designed by Humphries Poli Architects (Denver) scheduled for completion in 2009-2010.
Fine-Free Policy
As of Feb. 14, 2009, Rangeview Library District does not charge fines for late materials. Library customers receive notification of overdue items and are billed for replacement and processing after 25 days overdue. Borrowing privileges are suspended until materials are returned or the district is compensated for lost materials.
Funding
Rangeview Library District’s current and future growth is due to the support of the Adams County community, who in November 2006 voted to approve a mill levy to help fund the library[1]. Since then, through the leadership of library director Pam Sandlian Smith[2], the library system has shifted course and positioned itself so the branches are not only valuable resources but community gathering places. [3]
Library Usage at Rangeview in 2008
- New Library Cards issued: 16,471
- 40% increase [4] (less Bennett Branch and Bookmobile down times during 2008)
- Total Active Library Cardholders: 62,121
- 19% of service area population is registered
- Circulation of library materials: 836,608
- 16% increase
- Visitors to Rangeview libraries: 553,896
- 25% increase [5]
- Number of programs presented: 2,249
- 97% increase
- 130% increase in Summer Reading programs attendance
- Age of collection: 79% is 5 years old or less
- 42% purchased in 2008
- Materials expenditure per capita: $3.44
- 37% increase
- Library materials borrowed through Interlibrary loan: 4,150
- 42% increase
- One new bookmobile in service
- Two new libraries under construction
- Two new libraries approaching construction
- Two libraries reconditioned
Branches
- Bennett Branch Library
- Brighton Branch Library
- Commerce City Branch Library
- Northglenn Branch Library
- Perl Mack Branch Library
- Thornton Branch Library
Outreach Services
In November 2008, Rangeview Library District unveiled its new Bookmobile, which incorporates energy-efficient designs to reduce environmental impacts and noise. The lights and electric outlets are battery-powered by an inverter, which is charged while the Bookmobile is being driven and when plugged in at night. A Webasto heating system uses copper pipes under the floor that carry hot water, heating the Bookmobile from the floor up. Sky lights provide natural light in the vessel, and the new Bookmobile gets twice as many miles per gallon as the old one. The Cummins Onan Quiet Diesel generator is used to cool the vehicle in the summertime, and its unique design reduces noise pollution and fumes.
Rangeview’s Bookmobile currently visits 140 individuals, 11 senior communities, and eight child care homes through its home delivery program. It also visits several Adams County schools who have limited access to the Rangeview Library branches.
References
- ^ Whaley, Monte (Jan. 15, 2007), "Libraries' election one for the books", Denver Post
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|publication-date=(help) - ^ Delander, Brady (April 9, 2009), "Rangeview director steers libraries in new direction", Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
- ^ Whaley, Monte (March 29, 2009), "Rangeview revival is one for the books", Denver Post
- ^ Hutchinson, Julie (Feb. 2, 2009), "Throngs checking out library in tight economy", Rocky Mountain News
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|publication-date=(help) - ^ Caldwell, Alicia (March 22, 2009), "Libraries stressed, yet needed more than ever", Denver Post