TheSan Diego County Libraryis apublic librarysystem servingSan Diego County, California.Any person living in the state is eligible for a free library card. The San Diego County Library consists of 33 branches, two bookmobiles, and two 24/7 Library to Go kiosks.[2]Library Journaland Gale (part of Cengage Learning) conferred the 2012 Library of the Year award on the San Diego County Library.[5]
| San Diego County Library | |
|---|---|
| Branches | 33[1] |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 11.5 million[2] |
| Population served | 1,005,838[2] |
| Members | 641,276[2] |
| Other information | |
| Director | Migell Acosta[3] |
| Employees | 327[4] |
| Website | sdcl |
During the 2015–2016 fiscal year the San Diego County Library circulated over 11.5 million books, CDs, DVDs, and other material formats; recorded 5.4 million visits to library branches and hosted 34,890 library programs. The San Diego County Library is one of the 25 busiest libraries in the United States as measured by materials circulated. Despite budget cuts, the County library system has increased hours of operation.[6][7]
Services
editCirculation
editThe San Diego County Library circulates a variety of materials, including books, DVDs, compact discs, downloadableaudiobooks,and magazines. The library carries materials in a variety of languages.
Books can be borrowed from the County library through theSan Diego Public Librarysystem. In 2007, the San Diego County Library joined The San Diego Circuit, a consortium of libraries that includesSan Diego State University,UC San Diego,CSU San Marcos,andUniversity of San Diego.Library cardholders with any Circuit library may request books to be transferred to their local library at no charge.[8]
The San Diego County Library also participates in theLink+borrowing consortium, loaning and borrowing books and media from over 40 libraries throughout California and Nevada, under much the same borrowing procedure as the San Diego Circuit.[9]
Customers are able to browse thecatalogvia the Internet, enabling them to request items, and view their account.[10]Most library branches haveexpress checkoutmachines that allow customers to check their items out themselves.[11]Many branches of the library have express check in machines that allow customers to check their items in themselves as well.
Some customers may qualify for the library's Books-by-Mail program.[12]
Public computer services
editEach branch library offers free computer use, including internet access andword processing.All branches offer 3D printing and freeWi-Fiinternet access. The library subscribes to a number of subscription online resources (e.g.Morningstar,OverDrivedownloadable audiobooks) that customers may access from home.[13]
Events
editThe San Diego County Library provides a wide range of programming for customers of all ages. During the 2007–2008 fiscal year, the library system hosted 13,858 programs.[2]The library often hosts performers, such as musicians,magicians,dancers,andpuppeteers.Other events includebook discussions,film screenings, andcraftinstruction. The San Diego County Library publishes a comprehensive print calendar detailing events at every branch library, as well as a web-based calendar, located on the library's web site.
Literacy Services & Online High School
editLEARN (Libraries Empower All to Read Now) is the San Diego County Library's adult literacy program.[14]LEARN offers free tutoring in basic reading, writing and math skills, as well as tutoring in standardized tests, such as theGEDand theASVAB.LEARN also provides U.S. citizenship and naturalization classes as well as services for English as a Second Language (ESL) in collaboration with community partners.
The San Diego County Library offers adults an opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma through the Career Online High School program.[15]
Branches
editThe San Diego County Library is composed of 33 branches,[1]located in:
- 4S Ranch
- Alpine
- Bonita
- Borrego Springs
- Campo
- Cardiff
- Casa De Oro
- Crest
- Del Mar
- Descanso
- El Cajon
- Encinitas
- Fallbrook
- Fletcher Hills
- Imperial Beach
- Jacumba
- Julian
- Lakeside
- La Mesa
- Lemon Grove
- Lincoln Acres
- Pine Valley
- Potrero
- Poway
- Ramona
- Rancho San Diego
- Rancho Santa Fe
- San Marcos
- Santee
- Solana Beach
- Spring Valley
- Valley Center
- Vista
There are also twomobile libraries,which serve the east and north parts of San Diego County. There are also four 24/7 Library to Go kiosks; located inBonsall,Boulevard, Chula Vista, andSan Diego.[16]
Anyone possessing a library card can borrow and return books at any branch. In addition, materials may be transferred between these branches for pickup by customers, at no charge.
References
edit- ^ab"San Diego County Library" All Locations "Page".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^abcde"San Diego County Library" About Us "Page".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^"San Diego County Library" Director Biography "Page".RetrievedOctober 6,2017.
- ^"California Library Statistics 2008 (2006 – 2007 fiscal year) (PDF)"(PDF).RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^"2012 Gale/LJ Library of the Year: San Diego County Library, Empowering the Public".lj.libraryjournal.com.RetrievedOctober 6,2017.
- ^"San Diego County Library".San Diego County Library.
- ^"County Library Director Wins State Award".San Diego County Library.RetrievedDecember 17,2009.
- ^"What is the San Diego Circuit?".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^"Link+ member libraries".RetrievedDecember 4,2010.
- ^"San Diego County Library Catalog".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^Helen Gao."Self-serve checkouts get good reviews".RetrievedJune 5,2009.
- ^"San Diego County Library" Books by Mail "Page".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^"San Diego County Library" Databases "Page".RetrievedDecember 23,2008.
- ^"San Diego County Library" Adult Literacy "Page".RetrievedJune 17,2014.
- ^"San Diego County Library".www.sdcl.org.RetrievedOctober 6,2017.
- ^"San Diego County Library".www.sdcl.org.RetrievedJune 6,2019.
External links
edit- Official websiteof the San Diego County Library