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Missoula Public Library

January 01, 1970

The Missoula Public Library is the public library of Missoula, Montana. The library provides free resources for residents and guests of Missoula County, Montana. A library card is free, and available,[7] to all Montana residents.[8]

The Missoula Public Library and Branches
46°52′11″N 113°59′23″W / 46.869610°N 113.989710°W / 46.869610; -113.989710
LocationMissoula, Montana, United States
Established1894; 130 years ago (1894) (current: 1974[1][2])
Branches6 (Lolo; Missoula Co.: Swan Valley, Frenchtown, Seeley Lake, WOW bus, Big Sky, Potomac)[3][4]
Collection
Items collectedBooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, visual media, databases, genealogy, maps.
Size216,327
Legal depositRegional Depository Library for Montana
Access and use
Access requirementsMontana residency
Population served109,299 (2017)[3]
Other information
BudgetUS$2.75M (2013)[5]
DirectorSlaven Lee
Employees39[6]-55[3]
Websitewww.missoulapubliclibrary.org
Building details
Technical details
Floor area42,241 feet (12,875.1 m)[1]
Missoula Public Library bookmobile on National Bookmobile Day, the Wednesday of National Library Week (2011)
Courtesy phone, telephone book, and pencils - Missoula Public Library (2013)
"Montana Book Award" redirects here. For the Montana Book Awards, see Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Description edit

The Missoula Public Library opened in 1894. The Missoula Carnegie Library opened on Jan 13, 1903 on 335 N. Pattee St. and its building is now part of the Missoula Art Museum.

The main library is located at 455 E. Main St., Missoula (59802-4799). It includes a café, a shop, and Missoula Community Access Television’s (MCAT) high-tech production studio. the University of Montana Living Lab. A video of the new building's design concepts is available to view. [9]

Six branches are located: [10]

The library has served as a location for or been involved in community discussions.[11][12]

The library provides free wireless internet access, a computer lab with over twenty stations, self-printing, two study rooms, a Makerspace,[5] self-check out stations, self-hold pickup, and roving librarians. Their print and audio-visual collections include fiction, nonfiction, CDs, a Montana Collection in the Audra Browman Research Room, the Five Valleys Seed Library, Book Chat Bags, a Kids Readers' Corner, and a Young Adult Readers' Corner. They also check out laptops, DVD players, MonoMouses, life jackets, automotive diagnostic scanners, Ready to Read Trunks/Kids' Learning Kits, travel/trail bags, board games/puzzles, binoculars/birding backpacks, seeds, kill-a-watt meters, and telescopes.[13] The library also has a coffee shop and public space where users can study or read with beverages or food. Other full-size libraries in Missoula include the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library at the University of Montana.

Friends of Missoula Public Library has been active since 1969 and its current mission is to, "maintain a citizens' association devoted to libraries," to, "focus public attention on the Missoula Public Library and its branches and their needs," to, "increase their facilities and services," and to, "enrich the cultural lives of Missoula area citizens with community events and activities."[14] The Missoula Book Fair was first held for the state centennial in 1989 and was continued because it, "increases awareness of local authors, promotes books and reading, and raises money for the Missoula Public Library."[15]

Awards and honors edit

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) named the Missoula Public Library as its 'Public Library of the Year' in 2022. It was also given the title of 'World's Best Library' by the World Library and Information Congress.

Librarians at the Missoula Public Library who have been given awards including being named the Sheila Cates Librarian of the Year by the Montana Library Association, as was current library director Honore Bray (2013), retired reference librarian Vaun Stevens (2009), former library director Bette Ammon (2002), and current cataloging librarian Paulette Parpart (2017).[16]

In 2006 the Missoula Public Library, along with partner libraries Flathead County Library System, Heart Free Library, Bitterroot Public Library, Drummond School/Community Library, and Polson City Library, was awarded the Library of the Year Award by the Montana Library Association, and the Missoula Public Library was named Library of the Year in 1993.[17]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Chan, Bonnie (July 23, 2015). "A New Chapter", MissoulaNews.BigSkyPress.com. Accessed: September 05, 2017.
  2. ^ "We're Growing", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 05, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Montana State Library (2017). "Library Directory: Missoula Public Library", MSL.MT.gov. Accessed: September 06, 2017.
  4. ^ "About: Branches", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 01, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Loper, Brianna and Frissell, Peregrine. "Missoula Library is Hip Man", UMJournalism.atavist.com. Accessed: September 05, 2017.
  6. ^ "Who We Are: MPL Staff Directory", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 06, 2017.
  7. ^ "Services: Library Cards", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 06, 2017.
  8. ^ "FAQS: My Library Account", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 05, 2017.
  9. ^ MPL Building Named Best New Library 2022 MSR Design. 2022.
  10. ^ Missoula Public Library Hours and Locations.Missoula Public Library.
  11. ^ (2008). Russell Street/South 3rd Street, Missoula County: Environmental Impact Statement, p.74. Federal Highway Administration. Accessed: September 06, 2017. See: .
  12. ^ "Transition Town Missoula" (accessed: March 11, 2012), cited in Antonelli, Monika and McCullough, Mark; eds. (2012). Greening Libraries, p.245, n.14. Library Juice Press. ISBN 9781936117963.
  13. ^ "Collection: Beyond Books", MissoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 01, 2017.
  14. ^ "Friends of Missoula Public Library", MisoulaPublicLibrary.org. Accessed: September 01, 2017.
  15. ^ Clark, Bernadine (1993). Fanfare for Words: Bookfairs and Book Festivals in North America, p.68. DIANE. ISBN 9781568065953.
  16. ^ Sather-Olson, Ira; Library Associate (Mar 26, 2017). "Shelf Life: MPL cataloging librarian wins state award", Missoulian.com. Accessed: September 04, 2017.
  17. ^ "Awards and Honors Recipients" and , MTLib.org. Accessed: September 04, 2017.

External links edit

  • Official website  
  • "Support the Montana Book Award", MontanaBookAward.org.

46°52′12″N 113°59′28″W / 46.870°N 113.991°W / 46.870; -113.991

January 01, 1970
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The Missoula Public Library is the public library of Missoula Montana The library provides free resources for residents and guests of Missoula County Montana A library card is free and available 7 to all Montana residents 8 The Missoula Public Library and Branches46 52 11 N 113 59 23 W 46 869610 N 113 989710 W 46 869610 113 989710LocationMissoula Montana United StatesEstablished1894 130 years ago 1894 current 1974 1 2 Branches6 Lolo Missoula Co Swan Valley Frenchtown Seeley Lake WOW bus Big Sky Potomac 3 4 CollectionItems collectedBooks journals newspapers magazines sound and music recordings visual media databases genealogy maps Size216 327Legal depositRegional Depository Library for MontanaAccess and useAccess requirementsMontana residencyPopulation served109 299 2017 3 Other informationBudgetUS 2 75M 2013 5 DirectorSlaven LeeEmployees39 6 55 3 Websitewww wbr missoulapubliclibrary wbr orgBuilding detailsTechnical detailsFloor area42 241 feet 12 875 1 m 1 Missoula Public Library bookmobile on National Bookmobile Day the Wednesday of National Library Week 2011 Courtesy phone telephone book and pencils Missoula Public Library 2013 Montana Book Award redirects here For the Montana Book Awards see Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Contents 1 Description 2 Awards and honors 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDescription editThe Missoula Public Library opened in 1894 The Missoula Carnegie Library opened on Jan 13 1903 on 335 N Pattee St and its building is now part of the Missoula Art Museum The main library is located at 455 E Main St Missoula 59802 4799 It includes a cafe a shop and Missoula Community Access Television s MCAT high tech production studio the University of Montana Living Lab A video of the new building s design concepts is available to view 9 Six branches are located 10 Big Sky Big Sky High School Frenchtown Montana Lolo Montana Potomac Montana Seeley Lake Montana Swan Lake in Condon Montana The library has served as a location for or been involved in community discussions 11 12 The library provides free wireless internet access a computer lab with over twenty stations self printing two study rooms a Makerspace 5 self check out stations self hold pickup and roving librarians Their print and audio visual collections include fiction nonfiction CDs a Montana Collection in the Audra Browman Research Room the Five Valleys Seed Library Book Chat Bags a Kids Readers Corner and a Young Adult Readers Corner They also check out laptops DVD players MonoMouses life jackets automotive diagnostic scanners Ready to Read Trunks Kids Learning Kits travel trail bags board games puzzles binoculars birding backpacks seeds kill a watt meters and telescopes 13 The library also has a coffee shop and public space where users can study or read with beverages or food Other full size libraries in Missoula include the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library at the University of Montana Friends of Missoula Public Library has been active since 1969 and its current mission is to maintain a citizens association devoted to libraries to focus public attention on the Missoula Public Library and its branches and their needs to increase their facilities and services and to enrich the cultural lives of Missoula area citizens with community events and activities 14 The Missoula Book Fair was first held for the state centennial in 1989 and was continued because it increases awareness of local authors promotes books and reading and raises money for the Missoula Public Library 15 Awards and honors editThe International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA named the Missoula Public Library as its Public Library of the Year in 2022 It was also given the title of World s Best Library by the World Library and Information Congress Librarians at the Missoula Public Library who have been given awards including being named the Sheila Cates Librarian of the Year by the Montana Library Association as was current library director Honore Bray 2013 retired reference librarian Vaun Stevens 2009 former library director Bette Ammon 2002 and current cataloging librarian Paulette Parpart 2017 16 In 2006 the Missoula Public Library along with partner libraries Flathead County Library System Heart Free Library Bitterroot Public Library Drummond School Community Library and Polson City Library was awarded the Library of the Year Award by the Montana Library Association and the Missoula Public Library was named Library of the Year in 1993 17 See also editBillings Public Library Bozeman Public Library Great Falls Public LibraryReferences edit a b Chan Bonnie July 23 2015 A New Chapter MissoulaNews BigSkyPress com Accessed September 05 2017 We re Growing MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 05 2017 a b c Montana State Library 2017 Library Directory Missoula Public Library MSL MT gov Accessed September 06 2017 About Branches MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 01 2017 a b Loper Brianna and Frissell Peregrine Missoula Library is Hip Man UMJournalism atavist com Accessed September 05 2017 Who We Are MPL Staff Directory MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 06 2017 Services Library Cards MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 06 2017 FAQS My Library Account MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 05 2017 MPL Building Named Best New Library 2022 MSR Design 2022 Missoula Public Library Hours and Locations Missoula Public Library 2008 Russell Street South 3rd Street Missoula County Environmental Impact Statement p 74 Federal Highway Administration Accessed September 06 2017 See 1 Transition Town Missoula accessed March 11 2012 cited in Antonelli Monika and McCullough Mark eds 2012 Greening Libraries p 245 n 14 Library Juice Press ISBN 9781936117963 Collection Beyond Books MissoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 01 2017 Friends of Missoula Public Library MisoulaPublicLibrary org Accessed September 01 2017 Clark Bernadine 1993 Fanfare for Words Bookfairs and Book Festivals in North America p 68 DIANE ISBN 9781568065953 Sather Olson Ira Library Associate Mar 26 2017 Shelf Life MPL cataloging librarian wins state award Missoulian com Accessed September 04 2017 Awards and Honors Recipients and archived version MTLib org Accessed September 04 2017 External links editOfficial website nbsp Support the Montana Book Award MontanaBookAward org 46 52 12 N 113 59 28 W 46 870 N 113 991 W 46 870 113 991 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Missoula Public Library amp oldid 1219219394, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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