News
April 24, 2013 |
| Simi Library to Close for Renovations in June |
| The Simi Valley Library is scheduled to close for two weeks in June for renovations before its July 1 reopening.
Mike Harris / Ventura County Star |
April 22, 2013 |
| Twelve Simi Library Employees Rehired by Private Company |
| Twelve Simi Valley Library employees have been hired by the private company that will start running the facility July 1, the firm said in a letter made public Friday. Mike Harris / Ventura County Star |
April 8, 2013 |
| CITY OF MILLINGTON EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH LSSI TO OPERATE MILLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY |
| Millington, TN –The City of Millington has unequivocally passed a vote of confidence for the coming year to continue the contract with Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) for the day-to-day operation of the Millington Public Library. |
February 28, 2013 |
| City of Simi Valley Signs Contract with LSSI to Operate Municipal PUblic Library |
| Simi Valley, CA –The City of Simi Valley has entered into a contract with Library Systems &
Services, LLC (LSSI) for the transition and day-to-day operation of the Simi Valley Public Library. LSSI |
January 2, 2013 |
| Palmdale City Library Now Open Seven Days, Longer Hours for 2013 |
| PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library has announced its new hours of operation for 2013, which will increase both the number of days and the total number of hours that its services will be available.
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2 the Palmdale City Library’s hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Communications Department / City of Palmdale |
December 6, 2012 |
| City of Palmdale Votes In Favor Of Public-Private Partnership |
| PALMDALE, CA – On December 5, the Palmdale City Council voted 5-0 in favor of awarding a contract to
Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) to operate the Palmdale City Library. Under the public-private
partnership agreement, the library will remain in the public trust, managed by the City of Palmdale and
operated by LSSI. LSSI |
September 17, 2012 |
| CAMARILLO LIBRARY PLANS TO EXPAND BUSINESS COLLECTION WITH $2.8 MILLION BEQUEST |
| The Camarillo Public Library plans to use a multimillion-dollar bequest from a local citrus farmer to expand its collection of business books, digital media and other materials.
Jennifer Letzer/Ventura County Star |
April 26, 2012 |
| Public-Private Partnership is Paying Dividends |
| A bold, ground-breaking partnership with a private company to operate the Osceola Library System passed its 100-day mark Sunday (April 15) and is already leading to reduced costs, a flow of new books and more access for all residents. John Quinones / Around Osceola |
April 16, 2012 |
| PERRIS: Library wins prestigious grant |
| The Perris Library is one of three recipients of the 2012 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant. It is the only honoree from California. Riverside COunty EDA / The Press-Enterprise |
April 16, 2012 |
| Libraries, publishers struggle over e-books boom |
| E-book collections are booming at public libraries across Ventura County and the nation, but they’re also the subject of a struggle between libraries and the publishing industry. Adam Foxman / Ventura County Star |
April 12, 2012 |
| Reinventing Libraries in Osceola County, Florida |
| Policymakers around the U.S. confront a 'new normal' period of fiscal crisis at the state and local level forcing them to re-evaluate previously untouched silos in government. Osceola County, Florida is no different. Last year amidst broad budget woes, the county’s library system also faced a $3 million budget deficit forcing policymakers to rethink how they do business. Harris Kenny / Reason Foundation |
March 2, 2012 |
| Bring Books to Life: Librarian Named Public Servant of the Year |
| From Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” to Paul O. Zelinsky’s “The Wheels on the Bus,” Mary Goldberg knows the children’s section at the Camarillo Library so well it’s easy for her to find just the right title for anyone seeking a good book. Roxanne Estrada / Camarillo Acorn |
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