[Mpls] Minneapolis Public Library 2004 Budget Reductions
LIBRARY BOARD DETAILS THREE BUDGET SCENARIOS, SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT Nearly 45% of the funding to operate the Minneapolis Public Library (MPL) comes from the Local Government Aids (LGA) program. The 2003 Legislature reduced LGA funding significantly. As a result, the Library Board must adopt a budget for 2004 that makes substantial cuts in services. MPL's 2004 budget will be $18-$18.8 million, which is approximately 20% less than the already-reduced 2003 budget of $22.9 million. Current planning assumes a similar level of funding from 2004 through 2006. The Board has developed three potential scenarios for delivering library service with a drastically reduced budget, each highlighting a different set of trade-offs in order to make the necessary cuts. All scenarios assume that the new Central Library opens as planned in 2006 with adequate staffing six days a week. The options are briefly described as follows. Please go to www.mplib.org/budget.asp for more information. Scenario A: Emphasis on Community Places On the premise that the library is most valued for its physical proximity to Minneapolis residents and its presence as a neighborhood anchor, no libraries are closed. Services are reduced due to minimal staffing levels; all community libraries are reduced to 21-35 hours a week and Central is reduced to 48 hours/week. Children's services are severely curtailed, computer and literacy centers are no longer funded, and all existing programs and initiatives that serve new immigrants and other special populations are eliminated. Scenario B: Emphasis on Extent of Services To support lifelong learning and free access to information with a wide range of services and programs, the number of locations is reduced in order to maintain strong services in the remaining locations. Five of the following six libraries are closed: Webber Park, Northeast, Southeast, Roosevelt, Walker, Linden Hills. With adequate staffing levels, the nine remaining community libraries are open 37.5 hours/week and Central is open 35 hours/week. Most programs that serve special populations are retained. Scenario C: Emphasis on Customized Service Delivery This approach diversifies the way MPL delivers library services in order to reduce reliance on library-only facilities. Three community libraries are closed and the remaining libraries are open from 22 to 48 hours/week, and staffing levels range from minimal to adequate. Most programs that serve special populations are retained, and new types of service delivery will be explored. The Library Board invites you to share your reaction and opinions about these alternatives. You may submit comments online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp, fill out a comment sheet at any Minneapolis Public Library, or attend one of the following public meetings: * Tuesday, June 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at East Lake Community Library, 2727 East Lake St. * Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Central Library Marquette (regularly scheduled Library Board meeting) * Thursday, June 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N. * Tuesday, June 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Catholic Eldercare, 817 NE Main St. * Thursday, June 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Washburn Community Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave. S. The Library Board's Finance Committee will make a recommendation on a proposed 2004 budget at the July 9 Board Meeting. The full Board will take action on Wednesday, July 23. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library Board Announces 2003 Service Changes
No public libraries in Minneapolis will be eliminated next year, but some library hours and days of service will be curtailed due to a $1.5 million reduction in the Library Board's requested 2003 operating budget. Over the past several months, the Board has reviewed a variety of options to make up the budget shortfall while assuring that changes are equitable throughout the city. Feedback from public meetings was used to help shape decisions on how to balance the budget with changes that will have the least disruptive effect on library services. The new budget was approved by the Library Board on November 20. Instead of reducing hours system-wide, the Board decided to decrease hours at the largest libraries, close some additional holidays and Saturdays, and close all libraries for a one-week period in August. Effective January 2, 2003, the hours of public service at four large libraries will be reduced by 12 hours per week. * East Lake, North Regional, and Walker will be reduced from 64 to 52 hours per week. New hours will be: Monday and Thursday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (September-May) * Washburn will be reduced from 60 to 48 hours per week. New hours will be: Monday and Thursday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Also effective the first of the year, Central Library Marquette will be open a total of 53 hours per week. Central Library Marquette is the interim downtown library, relocated to Marquette Plaza (the former Federal Reserve Bank building at 250 Marquette) until the New Central Library opens in 2006. New hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. A one-week closing will affect libraries throughout the city. All fifteen Minneapolis Public Libraries and the bookmobile will be closed from Monday, August 30, through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2003. The period was chosen because it is typically a relatively quiet week in the libraries, when the Summer Reading Program has ended and school has not yet begun for most students. The Board also acted to close all city libraries on three additional holidays in 2003 (President's Day 2/17; Columbus Day 10/13; Veterans Day 11/11) and on the Saturdays before Memorial Day and Labor Day (5/24 and 8/31) and the Saturday following Independence Day (7/5). These changes will allow important library initiatives such as the Homework Helper Centers, outreach to new immigrant populations, and technology learning centers to continue. The 2003 operating budget shortfall does not affect the referendum funds approved by voters in November 2000, providing $110 million toward the new Central Library and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. Referendum funds may be expended only on library building projects, not operations. Twin Cities area residents have the option of using any of the 103 public libraries in the metro area thanks to cooperation through MELSA, a federation of the region's nine public library systems. Any library card holder may borrow books and other materials from any one library and return to any other. When all Minneapolis libraries are closed August 30-September 1, 2003, the due date for materials borrowed from Minneapolis Public Library will be extended. The Library Board welcomes public comments, suggestions, or questions. Options include: * fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library * leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 (or 630-6003 TTY) * submit online at www.mplib.org * send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * write to: Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette, Suite 400, Mpls., MN 55401 Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library Board 2003 Budget Reductions
The Minneapolis Public Library will incur an expected $1.5 million loss to its requested operating budget next year as a result of the City limiting the overall tax levy increase. This funding gap--coupled with the rising costs of books and other materials, utilities, salaries, and employee health coverage--means that the Library Board will not be able to maintain services at current levels. The Board has reviewed a variety of options to make up the budget shortfall while assuring that changes are equitable throughout the city. The Board aims to continue to provide first-rate library service in as many locations and for as many hours per week as possible given the financial realities. In October the Library Board hosted a series of meetings to inform the public about the impact of potential service reductions in 2003. Feedback from these meetings was used to help shape decisions on the specific steps to take in order to balance the budget. Over the past several months the Library Board has sought to identify and enact changes that will have the least disruptive effect on library services. Therefore, the following measures will be recommended for Library Board approval on November 20 (estimated savings noted in parentheses). -Continue to leave vacant 18 staff positions in the Central Library, Technical Services, and Buildings (equal to 5% of the total staff). Vacancies in Community Libraries would be filled, as would positions that are necessary to operate the Library system. ($830,000) -Reduce hours of public service at four large libraries by 12 hour per week. East Lake, North Regional, and Walker would be open Mon, Thurs 1-9 pm; Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-6pm; Sun (Sept-May) 1-5 pm (reduced from 64 to 52 hours per week). Washburn would be open Mon, Thurs 1-9 pm; Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-6 pm (reduced from 60 to 48 hours per week). ($300,000) -Adopt a schedule for Central Library Marquette of 9 am-6 pm Mon-Fri and 10 am-6 pm Sat (but offer InfoLine telephone reference service beginning at 8 am Mon-Fri). ($130,000) -Close all libraries on three additional holidays (President's Day 2/17; Columbus Day 10/13; Veterans Day 11/11) and close the Saturdays before Memorial Day and Labor Day (5/24 and 8/31) and the Saturday following Independence Day (7/5). Staff will use vacation time as available or will take leave without pay. ($80,000) -Close all libraries for a one week period, during which time staff would use vacation time as available or will take leave without pay. ($80,000-$100,000, pending further study) -Move the cost of the Franklin Library roof repair/rebuilding to capital funds instead of operating funds. ($80,000) The 2003 operating budget shortfall does not relate to the referendum funds approved by voters in November 2000, providing $110 million toward the new Central Library and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. Referendum funds may be expended only on library building projects, not operations. Public comments, suggestions, or questions are always welcome. Options include: -fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library -leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 (or 630-6003 TTY) -submit online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp -send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -write to Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette, Suite 400, Mpls., MN 55401 --- Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] New Central Library Design Workshops
You are invited... NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Minneapolis' New Central Library design is beginning to take shape. The current stage of planning--called design development--focuses on users' experiences in the building. During this phase, the architects need public input to ensure that the spaces will be inspiring, inviting, and functional. You're invited to participate in a "user group" workshop that matches your interest. You'll meet with architects and staff to explore specific uses of the building, to discuss room character, and to provide suggestions, ideas, and feedback on design details and features. The 90-minute workshops will take place at Central Library Marquette, 4th floor Board Room, 250 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis. They are listed below, by topic (some workshops are offered twice). For more information, call 612-630-6000 or go to www.mplib.org. ADA/People with disabilities - Wednesday, Dec 11, 5:00 pm Arts/Music community - Thursday, Nov 14, 5:00 pm Business community - Wednesday, Nov 13, 8:00 am Business community - Tuesday, Dec 3, Noon Children/Families - Saturday, Nov 16, 10:00 am Children/Families - Tuesday, Dec 3, 10:00 am Downtown residents - Saturday, Dec 7, 10:00 am Educators/Literacy/Lifelong Learning - Saturday, Dec 14, 10:00 am Homeless/social services - Tuesday, Nov 19, Noon New Immigrants/ELL: Hmong - Saturday, Nov 23, Noon New Immigrants/ELL: Somali - Saturday, Nov 23, 2:00 pm New Immigrants/ELL: Spanish - Saturday, Nov 23, 10:00 am Older adults - Saturday, Nov 16, Noon Older adults - Friday, Nov 22, 11:30 am Planetarium - Saturday, Nov 16, 2:00 pm Researchers/special collections users - Thursday, Nov 21, 5:00 pm Researchers/special collections users - Tuesday, Dec 10, Noon Technology-driven users - Thursday, Nov 21, Noon Technology-driven users - Tuesday, Dec 3, 5:00 pm Teens (ages 12-18) - Friday, Nov 22, 5:00 pm Teens (ages 12-18) - Saturday, Dec 7, Noon - ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Second Library Director Candidate Withdraws
The last candidate under consideration for the position of Minneapolis Public Library (MPL) director has withdrawn from the search, the Library Board of Trustees announced today. Saul J. Amdursky, director of the public library system in Kalamazoo, Michigan, informed the Board yesterday that he was no longer an active candidate. On Wednesday, Norman Holman, Senior Vice President and Director of Capital Planning and Construction for the New York Public Library system, withdrew his name. Both final candidates indicated that salary was a critical issue. Anita Duckor, Library Board Trustee and chair of the Board's Personnel Committee, said that the Board was very disappointed to lose two highly qualified candidates who had met with approval from the Board, staff, and the unions. "We feel we are disadvantaged by the salary cap imposed by the State," said Duckor. "Both finalists were very impressed with our library system and the people of Minneapolis, who demonstrate a great love for their libraries. But it is difficult to compete in a national market where candidates can command much higher salaries." The Library Board Personnel Committee will convene on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Library Marquette, 250 Marquette Av. S., to consider next steps and make recommendations to the Board. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] library delayed, next block e?
One small correction to Mike Nelson's post: If you have a comment or suggestion for the Minneapolis Public Library please submit it online to www.mplib.org/suggest.asp (for general comments) or www.mplib.org/yourideas.asp (for comments specific to the New Central Library Project or Community Library building projects). Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] An Additional Library Board Budget Meeting
In addition to the three meetings already announced, a fourth meeting has been added: Saturday, October 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at North Regional Library. Details follow. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library The Minneapolis Public Library Board will hold a series of meetings in October to inform the public of potential service reductions due to an expected $1.5 million loss to the library's 2003 operating budget. In limiting the overall levy increase to 8%, the City has set the library's 2003 budget at the same amount as 2002. This amount is not adequate to maintain library service at current levels (due to increases in health insurance premiums, negotiated salary increases, and increased cost of books and other materials as well as utilities). Therefore, the Library Board will need to enact one or more of the following service reductions for 2003: - Close one or more community libraries permanently - Close Central Library all evenings and close 10 medium and small libraries all Mondays (savings in utility costs and staffing) - Do not fill current staff vacancies (4% of workforce) - Close all libraries the last week in August and the first week in September (staff with vacation balances could use vacation time, others would be on leave without pay) - Reduce the collections budget by 4% or $100,000 (already reduced by $200,000 in 2002) - Eliminate Sunday hours at 2 libraries or all 4 libraries - Cut Buildings staff overtime - Eliminate interim operations for Franklin Community Library - Eliminate interim operations for Sumner Community Library - Close Pierre Bottineau Library until new building opens - Miscellaneous other reductions The Library Board's public meetings will be held as follows: - Thursday, October 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2511 Taylor St. NE (Lowry and Taylor) - Saturday, October 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Washburn Community Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave. S., 612-630-6500 - Saturday, October 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N., 612-630-6600 - Monday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at East Lake Community Library, 2727 E. Lake St., 612-630-6550 The 2003 operating budget shortfall does not affect the Referendum funds approved by voters in November 2000. The Referendum provides $110 million toward the new Central Library, opening in 2006, and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. Public comments, suggestions, or questions are always welcome. Options include: - fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library - leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 (or 630-6003 TTY) - submit online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp - send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - write to Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette, Suite 400, Mpls., MN 55401 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library Board Budget Meetings
The Minneapolis Public Library Board will hold a series of meetings in October to inform the public of potential service reductions due to an expected $1.5 million loss to the library's 2003 operating budget. In limiting the overall levy increase to 8%, the City has set the library's 2003 budget at the same amount as 2002. This amount is not adequate to maintain library service at current levels (due to increases in health insurance premiums, negotiated salary increases, and increased cost of books and other materials as well as utilities). Therefore, the Library Board will need to enact one or more of the following service reductions for 2003: - Close one or more community libraries permanently - Close Central Library all evenings and close 10 medium and small libraries all Mondays (savings in utility costs and staffing) - Do not fill current staff vacancies (4% of workforce) - Close all libraries the last week in August and the first week in September (staff with vacation balances could use vacation time, others would be on leave without pay) - Reduce the collections budget by 4% - Eliminate Sunday hours at 2 libraries or all 4 libraries - Cut Buildings staff overtime - Eliminate interim operations for Franklin Community Library - Eliminate interim operations for Sumner Community Library - Close Pierre Bottineau Library until new building opens - Miscellaneous other reductions The City Council's Ways and Means Committee will hold a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8 in Council Chambers, 317 City Hall, to hear public comments on the proposed budget. The Library Board's public meetings will be held as follows: - Thursday, October 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2511 Taylor St. NE (Lowry and Taylor) - Saturday, October 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Washburn Community Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave. S., 612-630-6500 - Monday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at East Lake Community Library, 2727 E. Lake St., 612-630-6550 The 2003 operating budget shortfall does not affect the Referendum funds approved by voters in November 2000. The Referendum provides $110 million toward the new Central Library, opening in 2006, and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. Public comments, suggestions, or questions are always welcome. Options include: - fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library - leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 (or 630-6003 TTY) - submit online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp - send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - write to Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette, Suite 400, Mpls., MN 55401 Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Great day for a parade!
FULL LIBRARY SERVICE RETURNS DOWNTOWN To celebrate the return of full library service downtown, Minneapolis Public Library's precision book cart drill team will march in formation from the old library at 300 Nicollet Mall to the new location in Marquette Plaza TODAY at noon. Service had been limited since the 1961 library building at 300 Nicollet Mall closed August 3. The parade marks the opening of "Central Library Marquette," with public service in a quarter of the skyway level and the entire third floor of Marquette Plaza (the former Federal Reserve Bank building at 250 Marquette). Hours of service will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The early morning opening allows time for downtowners to stop in on their way to work; the old library opened at 9:00 on weekdays. The skyway level of Central Library Marquette houses the Popular Library (new books and bestsellers), the Children's Library, a new Teen Area, and both staff-assisted and self-service checkout. The Friends Book Store, offering used books at bargain prices, is open on the skyway level daily (10:00-3:00 Monday, 10:00-5:00 Tuesday-Friday, and 10:00-4:30 Saturday). Third floor will house the library's extensive reference and general collections, periodicals, fiction, videos, CDs, and audiobooks. The space will accommodate roughly the same number of books and other materials as first and second floors at the old library. Staff will be available for assistance at two reference desks and some librarians will provide help within the stacks as "floaters." The Special Collections Department, including large segments of the Minneapolis Collection, will open October 14 on the fourth floor of Marquette Plaza, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by special arrangement. By the end of October, a portion of the 2.3-million item library collection will be moved to closed stacks in the lower levels of Marquette Plaza and will be accessible on request. Another 150,000 volumes have been transferred to the Minnesota Library Access Center at the University of Minnesota; these can be requested with a 48-hour turnaround. The remainder of the Central Library's collection (about 16% of the nonfiction books and 58% of the fiction books) will be in offsite storage and unavailable until the new Central Library opens in 2006. The New Central Library project is part of the "Great Libraries" referendum, approved by voters in 2000. The Referendum provides $110 million toward the new Central Library and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. ### Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] Library Opening; Closing Sale
My apologies for not including my name on this post. Kristi Gibson Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] New Central Library Design Unveiling
MINNEAPOLIS' NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY DESIGN TO BE UNVEILED OCTOBER 1 Architect Cesar Pelli to make presentation Cesar Pelli and his team from Cesar Pelli & Associates (New Haven, Conn.) and Architectural Alliance (Minneapolis) will unveil the design for Minneapolis' most significant civic project, the New Central Library, at noon on Tuesday, October 1, 2002. The one-hour event, free and open to the public, will take place at Marquette Plaza (the former Federal Reserve Bank building), 250 Marquette Av. S., Minneapolis. In addition to the design presentation, there will be architectural displays and models on view. Free transportation to the Design Unveiling will be provided by two specially-marked Minneapolis River City Trolleys. The trolleys, running continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, will make pickups at regular trolley stops on Nicollet Mall between 12th and 6th Streets (with an additional stop between 12th and 13th Streets across from the Greenway) and will drop off at Marquette Plaza. On Wednesday, October 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the architecture team will be at the IDS Crystal Court to meet and greet downtown workers and visitors, and showcase the new Central Library design. The New Central Library will be home to an outstanding 2.5 million-item collection - the largest of any public library in Minnesota and the fourth largest in the nation. Designed to be a landmark building, the new library will be a dynamic, resource-rich, downtown destination, providing an essential community gathering place that inspires learning, invites interaction, and improves access to information and knowledge for everyone. The New Central Library is a joint project of Minneapolis Public Library and the City of Minneapolis. Public participation is an essential part of the process. Anyone with comments or questions may: - fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library - leave a message on the Library comment line at 612-630-6263 [or 612-630-6003 TTY] - submit online at www.mplib.org/suggest.asp - write to Minneapolis Public Library, 250 Marquette Av. S., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401. For more information, go online to www.mplib.org or call 612-630-6000. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library Opening; Closing Sale
FULL LIBRARY SERVICE RETURNS DOWNTOWN To celebrate the return of full library service downtown, Minneapolis Public Library's precision book cart drill team will march in formation from the old library at 300 Nicollet Mall to the new location in Marquette Plaza at noon on Monday, September 30. Service had been limited since the 1961 library building at 300 Nicollet Mall closed August 3. The parade marks the opening of "Central Library Marquette," with public service in a quarter of the skyway level and the entire third floor of Marquette Plaza (the former Federal Reserve Bank building at 250 Marquette). Hours of service will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The early morning opening allows time for downtowners to stop in on their way to work; the old library opened at 9:00 on weekdays. The skyway level of Central Library Marquette houses the Popular Library (new books and bestsellers), the Children's Library, a new Teen Area, and both staff-assisted and self-service checkout. The Friends Book Store, offering used books at bargain prices, is open on the skyway level daily (10:00-3:00 Monday, 10:00-5:00 Tuesday-Friday, and 10:00-4:30 Saturday). Third floor will house the library's extensive reference and general collections, periodicals, fiction, videos, CDs, and audiobooks. The space will accommodate roughly the same number of books and other materials as first and second floors at the old library. Staff will be available for assistance at two reference desks and some librarians will provide help within the stacks as "floaters." The Special Collections Department, including large segments of the Minneapolis Collection, will open October 14 on the fourth floor of Marquette Plaza, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by special arrangement. By the end of October, a portion of the 2.3-million item library collection will be moved to closed stacks in the lower levels of Marquette Plaza and will be accessible on request. Another 150,000 volumes have been transferred to the Minnesota Library Access Center at the University of Minnesota; these can be requested with a 48-hour turnaround. The remainder of the Central Library's collection (about 16% of the nonfiction books and 58% of the fiction books) will be in offsite storage and unavailable until the new Central Library opens in 2006. The New Central Library project is part of the "Great Libraries" referendum, approved by voters in 2000. The Referendum provides $110 million toward the new Central Library and $30 million for a decade of community library improvements. ### CLOSING SALE @ CENTRAL LIBRARY Minneapolis Public Library will hold a sale of excess furniture and equipment at the Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. All items for sale will be on view in the public areas of first and second floors, and prices will be posted. Customers must enter the building through the doors on the Nicollet Mall side. The library parking lot is closed, but will be accessible only for loading of items purchased. All items will be sold as "cash & carry," and the buyer is responsible for prompt removal of items purchased. Items available for purchase October 4-5 include: Desks Large selection of assorted chairs, including stacking meeting room chairs Tables Walnut card catalogs Index tables One piano Bookshelves Miscellaneous computer equipment Other miscellaneous furniture and equipment ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Twin Cities One Book
The Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis Public Schools and other libraries and schools throughout the metro area will launch a "One Book" celebration beginning September 15, 2002. The "Twin Cities One Book" project aims to bring adult and young adult readers together to share a book that both groups can enjoy. Metronet, the metropolitan library organization serving all types of libraries, is piloting the project with funding from the federal Library Services and Technology Act. "Twin Cities One Book" will celebrate author Gary Paulsen, who writes for young adults and adults and whose numerous books have wide multi-generational appeal. This fall libraries will promote "Hatchet," Paulsen's realistic novel about Brian, a 13-year-old boy who survives a plane crash in the remote Canadian wilderness and then lives in the woods on his own for nearly two months. The hero's story continues through four additional books and Paulsen's autobiographical memoir, "Guts." Metronet Executive Director Baxter said Paulsen is an ideal choice because he led a very difficult life growing up, and he credits reading in libraries with helping to steer him in the right direction. Paulsen grew up in Minnesota and has lived many of the stories he tells. Now a resident of the American Southwest, he continues to write from his own life experiences. Paulsen will speak at the Children's Theater on October 25 for school children and October 26 for the general public; tickets will be available at libraries. In September and October, he will engage in several online book chats sponsored by Hennepin County Library. Four films based on the "Brian" series will be shown at Minneapolis Public Libraries and other libraries throughout the metro area, and a number of additional regional events during the two-month celebration will be announced on the One Book website at http://www.twincitiesonebook.org. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library service interruption
All Minneapolis Public Libraries will be CLOSED Saturday, August 17 due to the move of the Minneapolis Public Library's computer and telephone systems, which begins at 6:00 p.m. today (Friday, August 16). From Friday evening until at least Saturday morning, the library's website will be unavailable and library telephones will not be answered. Normal service should resume at Community Libraries on Monday, August 19. Also on August 19, the skyway level of Central Library Marquette (the former Federal Reserve Bank building at 250 Marquette Ave. S., kitty corner from the old Central Library) will open for limited service. The skyway level will hold the Popular Library (new books and bestsellers) and Children's and Teen services only. Table seating and computers on the skyway level are reserved for children, and there will be no Internet access for adults. This limited service will continue through September 28 during the hours of Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Full library service on levels 2 and 3 at Central Library Marquette will begin September 30. For more information, see http://www.mplib.org/interim.asp Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Historical photos - great new online resouce
About 10,000 images from the Minneapolis Public Library's historical photo collection--focusing on people, buildings, and events dating from the 1850s to 1960--are now available online at http://www.mplib.org/photos.asp. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description; the staff may be able to supply other information about specific photographs. We are pleased to make these images available electronically for searching, viewing, and ordering. For information on these photos contact the Minneapolis Public Library's Special Collections Department via e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or telephone at (612) 630-6350. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library's last chapter
Friday, August 2 marks the last chapter for the 1961 vintage Minneapolis Central Library. The public and the media are invited to stop in to mark this last day of service at 300 Nicollet Mall. At HIGH NOON outside on the Mall, MPL's Precision Book Cart Drill Team (featuring Miss Information and the Cartful Dodgers) will perform. There'll be music and literature tables outside at midday. Throughout the day people will have an opportunity to sign memory books at public service desks and visit with staff for the last time in this building. When the doors are closed at 6:00 p.m., this library will have reached The End. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Minneapolis Central Library Getting Ready to Move
To make way for demolition of the old and construction of the new, the Minneapolis Central Library at 300 Nicollet Mall is moving to temporary quarters nearby at Marquette Plaza, 250 Marquette Ave. S., beginning Saturday, August 3. Until the move is complete, there will be limited library service downtown. The Hennepin Avenue side of the library building, including the parking lot and book drop, will be closed permanently at the end of the day on Friday, August 2. From August 5 to 16, the Circulation desk at 300 Nicollet Mall will be open for material returns and pick-up of holds/requests ONLY, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (enter from Nicollet side only). There will be no computers and no access to the collection during this time. The InfoLine telephone reference service at 612-630-6000 will be available Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. As of August 3, the Hennepin side of the building will be used exclusively by the movers. Since the outdoor book drop will be closed, materials must be returned during the Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00 hours, or to Minneapolis community libraries or other Twin Cities public libraries. Beginning Monday, August 19 the skyway level of "Central Library Marquette" at 250 Marquette will be open for limited service. Only the Popular Library (bestsellers and new books), Children's Library, Teen Area, and Circulation desk will be open; hours will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Saturdays to be determined). During this time, there will be no Internet access nor table seating for adults. Entry is from the doors on the beautiful new plaza (Nicollet side of the building), from Marquette, and from the skyway across Marquette. This limited service will continue until the opening of full service on levels 2 and 3 at Central Library Marquette on September 30. Throughout this time, all fourteen Minneapolis Community Libraries will be open their regular hours providing full service, except that all Minneapolis Public Libraries will be CLOSED August 17-18 for moving the library computer system. No telephone service nor online access will be available August 17-18. This schedule is subject to change. For updates, or for the hours and locations of community libraries, call 612-630-6000 or go to www.mplib.org. The Interim library service is part of the Great Libraries Program, made possible by the citizens of Minneapolis, whose tax dollars are funding a New Central Library and a decade of Community Library improvements. As plans move forward, public participation continues to be an important part of the process. Anyone with comments or questions on the Library's building projects may - fill out a comment form available at any Minneapolis Public Library - leave a message on the Library comment line at (612) 630-6263 (or 630-6003 TTY) - submit online at www.mplib.org/future.asp - send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - write to Minneapolis Public Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Comments submitted through these means are compiled and forwarded to the New Central Library Implementation Committee and the Library Board. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] Guthrie flap makes Wall Street Journal
Title: RE: [Mpls] Guthrie flap makes Wall Street Journal David Brauer wrote: Minneapolis writer Burl Gilyard has a nice piece about the Guthrie Theater demolition flap in Tuesday's Wall Street Journal. Unfortunately, you have to pay to access the story on their site, but this is a heads-up to those of you who subscribe, have access to someone else's paper, or who are unafraid of libraries, to check it out. - FYI: The Minneapolis Public Library provides access to full-text articles in the Wall Street Journal through the "Proquest Discovery Newspapers" database. Anyone can access it free of charge at any Minneapolis Public Library (login using your library card) or from any online computer anywhere if you have set up your browser for this access (if you haven't, instructions are provided). Find it at http://www.mplib.org/datasubs.asp. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library
[Mpls] New Library at the Grain Belt
A festive event to celebrate the start of construction of the new Pierre Bottineau Community Library will take place this Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the historic Grain Belt Brewery Campus (Marshall and Broadway Streets NE). What was once the brewery's Mill Wright Shop and Wagon Shed will be restored and reconstructed, and an adjacent wing will be added. By next summer, the area will be transformed into a spacious and attractive library, where people can gather, browse, and read in a friendly and thoughtfully designed space in the heart of the community. In addition to brief remarks by City and Library officials, the festivities will include music by Charlie Maguire, the "Singing Ranger." Employed by the National Park Service to promote the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in song, Maguire is a neighborhood resident and long-time library supporter. Refreshments (including keg root beer) will be served, and activities for kids are also planned. Parking will be available just north of the brewhouse in the RSP Architects parking lot, 13th Ave. NE and Marshall St. The Pierre Bottineau Fountain & Grounds Improvement Committee will also use the occasion to launch its Legacy Fountain and Garden campaign. Formed through a community initiative to recreate a neighborhood landmark, the committee will raise funds to replace the site's original fountain and start a new surrounding garden. The 12,000 sq. ft. Pierre Bottineau Library will replace the tiny (2,000 sq. ft.) storefront location at 1224 NE 2nd Street that has served the neighborhood since 1957. Join the celebration! Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Linden Hills Library Grand Opening
LINDEN HILLS LIBRARY GRAND OPENING A festive grand opening celebration to showcase the renovation of Linden Hills Community Library will take place Saturday, May 18, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The library will be open for business during the event. A vision for a restored and updated Linden Hills Library began to take shape almost a decade ago, and the neighborhood has played a significant role in making that vision a reality. The building has been expanded and carefully renovated, resulting in a historically intact, state-of-the-art library that reflects the community of which it is such an integral part. The renovation, designed by The Leonard Parker Associates and built by Meisinger Construction Company, adds public service space by relocating staff functions and mechanical equipment to below-grade additions at the rear of the building, topped by terraces, so the original building remains intact. The front steps have been removed and the main entry lowered to sidewalk level, allowing access for all people. New landscaping and low walls that serve as benches replicate the library's original front walk. The interior's new furnishings, restored woodwork, and improved layout make the library inviting, user friendly, and now able to accommodate nineteen computers for public use. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on May 18 will kick off the grand opening festivities, with brief remarks by Library Board President Laurie Savran, Mayor R.T. Rybak, Councilmember Barret Lane, and others. Following the brief program, entertainment and activities for the whole family will include music by the Yo Jimbo Jazz Quartet; an appearance by "Edith Frost," the first librarian at Linden Hills Library (a.k.a. Rhea Sullivan); storytelling by students from Lake Harriet School; and a variety of presentations and discussions on local history topics. The Linden Hills Library project was funded through the city's Capital Improvement Program, supplemented by Linden Hills NRP funds and a State Accessibility Grant. Linden Hills has the distinction of being completed at the forefront of the "Great Libraries for Minneapolis" program, made possible by Minneapolis taxpayers who are funding the new Central Library and a decade of community library improvements. By 2010, the program will bring all fourteen community libraries into the 21st century by "building new, restoring old, improving all." For more information, see www.mplib.org/lh_renovation.asp. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] City Pages article/Black Like Us/ Stalking Horse?
Title: RE: [Mpls] City Pages article/Black Like Us/ Stalking Horse? Steve is correct: You can access, free of charge, the Star Tribune archives (as well as those of the Pioneer Press) at Internet computers at any Minneapolis Public Library (MPL). Also, you can access the ProQuest database of the Star Tribune back to 1986 from your own computer by going to the MPL website at www.mplib.org (or go directly to the database section of our website at www.mplib.org/database.asp#magazin and scroll to ProQuest National Newspapers.) Two things to note: 1. To use the database from your own computer you must have a library card registered with MPL and you must set up a proxy server following instructions on our website at www.mplib.org/browser.asp 2. Content by freelance writers or from wire services since 1996 is unavailable in electronic archives (due to a court decision in favor of freelancers). Since the Star Tribune uses freelance and wire service content quite heavily, much of today's paper, for example, will not make it to the electronic version. The only articles you can count on finding in the electronic databases are those written by Staff Writers. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library -Original Message- From: Steve Brandt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 6:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] City Pages article/Black Like Us/ Stalking Horse? Mark Snyder asks: On an unrelated note, does anyone else wonder how a relatively small publication like the City Pages can manage to maintain such an extensive (and freely available) archive (as can the Minnesota Daily, for that matter) that goes back several years while the Strib and PiPress find it necessary to charge for access to archives older than a few weeks? What's up with that? Steve Brandt: I don't know the answer to Mark's question, but I do know that one can pull up Star Tribune articles for free at Minneapolis public libraries, or at least one could the last time I checked. I suspect that the answer is related to the fact that one can get a paper copy of City Pages for free, and needs to pay for paper copies of the Star Tribune or Pioneer Press. Since all three publications are intended to be profitmaking, one assumes that City Pages has enough ad revenue to cover all costs, while the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune depend on both ad revenue and paid subscriptions. I'm always willing to handle limited requests for an electronic copy of a past article from readers, particularly anyone who feels they must choose between a database charge or buying groceries. Steve Brandt Star Tribune graybeard ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] Kiddos & Minneapolis
Yes, it's a true fact. In 1893 the Minneapolis Public Library became one of the first in the country to establish a special children's room. Since that time, the library has been dedicated to providing quality children's literature and reaching out to promote reading and library use. Generations of children have learned to love books and reading through the efforts of Minneapolis Public Library staff. The Children's section in the new library (to open in 2006) will feature child-focused design, a welcoming presence for families, and lots of "wow." We hope to also have a world-class planetarium as part of the building (pending legislative support). For more info, please see the "New Buildings" section of our website at www.mplib.org Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Coordinator Minneapolis Public Library -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 12:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] Kiddos & Minneapolis Praise for the D.T. library Children's Department reminds me of something I once heard: That Minneapolis created the first children's department in a public library. Is this true? If so, can we expect a children's section in the new building that builds upon, rather than retreats from, this historic accomplishment? Any help out there? Steve Jevning Leonardo's Basement in Kingfield, Close to Hosmer Library and close to Nicollet Mall, great choices ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Library/Planetarium Fundraising and Grantwriting
In response to Wizard Marks' post regarding the library's history of fundraising and grantwriting: The Minneapolis Public Library and The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library both have a strong history of fundraising and grantwriting. A significant portion of the library's revenue comes from grants, including federal, state, and local government programs, foundations, and neighborhood organizations. In 2000 grants supplied $.8 million out of the library's total revenues of $22 million. While we don't have a "grants office," managers and administrators, with the assistance of front line staff, prepare grant applications and manage grant funds received. Our largest grant in recent years was $.5 million from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, used to accelerate library services that meet the needs of today's new immigrant families and assist their transition to a successful life in Minneapolis. Likewise, The Friends of MPL have been raising funds on behalf of the library for more than 50 years. In the current fiscal year, they've garnered $120,000 in grants and corporate gifts that support library and Friends programs, including the Planetarium. Kristi Gibson Public Affairs Minneapolis Public Library ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
