The Williamsburg Regional Library is named one of the top libraries in the US
Williamsburg Regional Library named one of the top libraries in the US
Press Release: Barry Trott, Williamsburg Regional Library
“A national ranking of public libraries has named the Williamsburg Regional Library a star.
The national publication Library Journal has rated Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) as one of the best public libraries in the US, naming WRL as one of only two libraries in Virginia to receive star ratings. The Library Journal star ratings are earned by only 4% of the 6,333 public libraries measured nationwide. See https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx191230StarsByNumbers for details of the star rating system.
The magazine assigns libraries star ratings similar to those used by Michelin and other travel guides. The ratings reflect per capita measures of circulation of library materials, visits to the library, library program attendance, and library computer and wifi use. The Library Journal Index scores and star ratings are based on data reported annually by public libraries to their state library agencies and compiled nationally by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). These numbers reflect direct, quantifiable measures of library services.
“The Board of Trustees is pleased that the library has been awarded a star rating by Library Journal,” said WRL board of trustees chair Natalie Miller-Moore. “We are proud of what the library staff have done to make WRL one of the top public libraries in the country, because of our drive to provide excellent service, programs, and materials. I love to see national recognition for our library,” she said.
Library director Betsy Fowler said, “The library is thrilled to receive this national recognition. The star rating is an honor shared by the entire community, library board, local government, library staff, and our wonderful Friends of the Library. WRL is a vibrant center of community life because it serves an amazing community of library supporters.” “
From WilliamsburgFamilies.com’s point of view, everyone in town already knows that the Williamsburg Regional Library, with its two locations, is the most amazing library in the US, it is just nice that those outside our community get to know about it too! Congrats to the Williamsburg Regional Library!
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