Libraries of all types across Florida collected statistics, pictures, and stories from users to show what a typical day in the life of a Florida Library looks like. The Alachua County Library District participated and would like to provide a snapshot of the results.
One of the highlights of this year's statewide participation was the remarkable increase in the types of libraries: small town libraries, cooperatives, big city libraries, public libraries, community colleges, universities, private colleges, school media centers, special libraries, and everything in between. From Pensacola to Miami library visitors shared their stories which showcase the positive impacts libraries have in the communities they serve.
- 5,606 patrons visited a library in Alachua County and borrowed 11,353 books, DVDs, magazines, or other items
- Across the State of Florida -
- 287,631 Floridians visited a library and borrowed 298,653 books, DVDs, magazines, or other items.
- 56,813 people used a library computer and 8,872 learned computer skills.
- 33,673 received answers to their questions.
- 23,089 children, teens and adults attended library events or instruction sessions.
- 8,968 students were helped with schoolwork.
- more stats
Libraries need economic, political, and community support to provide patrons, students, and clients quality resources and this level of service. The Alachua County Library District thanks its patrons, Alachua County citizens, the ACLD Governing Board, the ACLD Foundation, the Friends of the Library and numerous partners for their support and participation in 2011.
Happy New Year and we look forward to serving the community in 2012.
System status
A new library system and online catalog will debut on May 30. Here's the current status of:
- Checkouts: Continue as usual, but May 24-29 you must have your physical library card in hand to check out materials.
- Due dates: All checkouts will have a due date of June 22, except DVDs and GRU watt meters, which still have 7-day limit.
- Holds and requests: New holds and purchase requests cannot be placed until May 30, but those placed previously will continue to be processed and will carry over to the new system.
- Returns: Please "Babysit Our Books" — keep them until the new system is running smoothly (mid-June).
- Registration: Continues as usual today, but cannot be done May 24-29, as our entire system will be down.
- Interlibrary loan: No new ILL requests can be placed May 24-29.
- Digital checkouts: OverDrive checkouts and holds will work normally throughout the transition.
- My Discoveries: Will be retired with the AquaBrowser catalog on May 24. Please retrieve any saved book lists before then.
- Website: The Library District website (www.aclib.us) will be up as normal throughout the transition.
- My Account: Account info will be available through May 24. Your account will appear on the new system on May 30.
- Bill payment: All payments including PayPal are working today. No payments can be accepted May 24-29
- New catalog: Watch for its debut on May 30, with new features.
More about the transition.
More about the new online catalog.
Have any questions? Please Ask Us!
