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In 2008, the library received the [[National Medal for Museum and Library Service]] for outstanding community service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-10-05/news/0810030229_1_zeiss-adler-planetarium-childhood-obesity|title=Skokie library awarded National Medal for Museum and Library Service|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune}}</ref><ref>http://old.skokielibrary.info/s_about/IMLS/index.asp</ref> |
In 2008, the library received the [[National Medal for Museum and Library Service]] for outstanding community service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-10-05/news/0810030229_1_zeiss-adler-planetarium-childhood-obesity|title=Skokie library awarded National Medal for Museum and Library Service|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune}}</ref><ref>http://old.skokielibrary.info/s_about/IMLS/index.asp</ref> |
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The Skokie Public Library transitioned to a digital reference collection, and now uses the superfluous space as an office suite that is lent hourly to patrons. This allows patrons with start-ups the opportunity to meet with clients. The space contains three rooms, is equipped with wifi, can accommodate up to fifty people, and opened in November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Toppo|first1=Greg|title=Libraries' choice: Change or fade into oblivion|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/07/changing-libraries-digital-age/9862861/|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=USA Today|date=2 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:47, 30 March 2016
Skokie Public Library has been serving the community of Skokie, Illinois.,[1] since 1929.[2]
In 2008, the library received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for outstanding community service.[3][4]
The Skokie Public Library transitioned to a digital reference collection, and now uses the superfluous space as an office suite that is lent hourly to patrons. This allows patrons with start-ups the opportunity to meet with clients. The space contains three rooms, is equipped with wifi, can accommodate up to fifty people, and opened in November 2012.[5]
References
- ^ "About". Skokie Public Library.
- ^ "History & building". Skokie Public Library.
- ^ "Skokie library awarded National Medal for Museum and Library Service". tribunedigital-chicagotribune.
- ^ http://old.skokielibrary.info/s_about/IMLS/index.asp
- ^ Toppo, Greg (2 June 2014). "Libraries' choice: Change or fade into oblivion". USA Today. Retrieved 28 March 2016.