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词条 Westchester Library System
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  1. About

  2. Member libraries

  3. Services

     Cataloging and processing  Information technology  Delivery  InterLibrary loan  Outreach services  WEBS - Career & Educational Counseling Service  Youth services  External relations  Continuing education and consulting services 

  4. References

  5. External links

Westchester Library System (WLS) is the library system for the residents of Westchester County, New York. It was established in 1958. The system has 38 public libraries across the county and its headquarters are located in the town of Greenburgh, near Elmsford.[1]

About

The Westchester Library System is a state-chartered, cooperative library system serving all 38 Westchester member public libraries and the county's citizens. It is one of the 23 public library systems serving New York State's public libraries, and was established in 1958.

The mission of the Westchester Library System is to enhance and improve the county's libraries, and to ensure that all residents have excellent library service regardless of their location.

A 15-member board of trustees, elected by the trustees of the member libraries, is the governing body of the system.

Member libraries

Member LibraryImageLocationCollection (2016)Historical notes
Ardsley Public LibraryArdsley49,224
North Castle Public Library
(Armonk Branch)
North Castle71,026
North Castle Public Library
(North White Plains Branch)
North CastleN/A
Bedford Free LibraryBedford44,886
Bedford Hills Free LibraryBedford Hills41,397
Briarcliff Manor Public LibraryBriarcliff Manor32,724Former train station
Bronxville Public LibraryBronxville64,805
Chappaqua LibraryChappaqua126,864
Croton Free LibraryCroton79,650
Dobbs Ferry Public LibraryDobbs Ferry41,244
Eastchester Public LibraryEastchester86,375
Greenburgh Public LibraryGreenburgh123,650
Harrison Public LibraryHarrison124,515
Harrison Public Library
(West Harrison Branch)
HarrisonN/A
Hastings-on-Hudson Public LibraryHastings-on-Hudson53,097
Irvington Public LibraryIrvington62,682
Katonah Village LibraryKatonah61,633
Larchmont Public LibraryLarchmont96,629
Mamaroneck Public LibraryMamaroneck82,259
Hendrick Hudson Free LibraryMontrose64,234
Mount Kisco Public LibraryMount Kisco69,456
Mount Pleasant Public LibraryPleasantville97,462
Mount Pleasant Public Library
(Branch library)
ValhallaN/A
Mount Vernon Public LibraryMount Vernon624,755
New Rochelle Public LibraryNew Rochelle247,165
New Rochelle Public Library
(Huguenot Children’s Library)
New RochelleN/A
Ruth Keeler Memorial LibraryNorth Salem37,894
Ossining Public LibraryOssining117,987
The Field LibraryPeekskill99,556
Town of Pelham Public LibraryPelham37,778
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public LibraryPort Chester74,179
Pound Ridge Library
(Hiram Halle Memorial Library)
Pound Ridge55,804
Purchase Free LibraryPurchase7,776
Rye Free Reading RoomRye73,240
Rye Free Reading Room
(Osborn Branch Library)
RyeN/A
Scarsdale Public LibraryScarsdale119,609
John C. Hart Memorial LibraryShrub Oak
(Yorktown)
101,975
Somers LibrarySomers94,475
Lewisboro LibrarySouth Salem45,561
Warner LibraryTarrytown83,665
Tuckahoe Public LibraryTuckahoe45,945
White Plains Public LibraryWhite Plains284,356
Yonkers Public Library
(Riverfront branch)
Yonkers335,377
Yonkers Public Library
(Grinton I. Will branch)
YonkersN/A
Yonkers Public Library
(Crestwood branch)
YonkersN/A
Sources:[2][3]

Services

Cataloging and processing

Books, videos, recordings, and other library materials acquired by member libraries are cataloged and entered in the online "card catalog" and are made available to all cardholders.

Information technology

The system staff operates the circulation system and maintains the network, providing access to collections, various databases, and the Internet.

Delivery

A delivery service provides transportation of Library materials to each member library.

InterLibrary loan

InterLibrary loan service enables patrons to borrow materials which are not owned by any WLS library.

Outreach services

The WLS outreach services seek to improve access to public library services for all residents of Westchester County. Outreach activities focus on developing programs and partnerships that expand the capacity of libraries to serve the needs of low-income seniors and adults seeking information on social services, education and jobs. This work includes those who have been incarcerated, those who are institutionalized, and those with disabilities. Direct services: support for those seeking a high school equivalency diploma[4] and older adults seeking guidance on Medicare and related benefits.[5]

WEBS - Career & Educational Counseling Service

WEBS offers free group and individual career counseling programs in libraries for adults in career transition as well as access to career and educational information.

Youth services

WLS coordinates programs that support the ongoing training and collaboration of librarians serving youth in Westchester County.

External relations

Develops and maintains contact with community organizations, press and media. Raises funds and visibility for member libraries and system initiatives.

Continuing education and consulting services

WLS arranges and conducts workshops and other training opportunities for professional development of member librarians and the advancement of Library trustees. Professional advice is available to member Libraries on services, programs, planning, budgeting, administration, and management.

References

1. ^"Home." Westchester Library System. Retrieved on June 13, 2017. "Westchester Library System | 570 Taxter Road | Suite 400 | Elmsford, NY 10523"
2. ^*List of Member Libraries
3. ^{{cite web|title=Library Technology Guides|work=Libraries.org|url=https://librarytechnology.org/|accessdate=March 29, 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web | title = TASC Connect! | website =Westchester Library System | url = http://www.firstfind.org/get-your-ged/}}
5. ^{{cite web | title = Westchester Seniors Out Speaking | website = Westchester Library System | url = http://www.westchesterlibraries.org/westchester-seniors-out-speaking/}}

External links

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  • [https://www.westchesterlibraries.org WLS official site]

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