Gibson Library 2.0

GRAND OPENING JULY 7th!

2010-06-24T16:05:00.000-07:00

We'll be opening soon! Here's the last of the pictures before we open - it's been a great pleasure posting the progress on the new library. Please check out the Henderson Libraries website and blog for more information on programs, resources, and more at all of our libraries.

Our website address is http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/
and the blog address is http://hendersonlibraries.blogspot.com/.

Here are the last of the pictures. Enjoy!
Teen area

Book sale area

Children's area

Children's books!

2010-06-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

The shelves are finally up in the Children's area of the library so books are on the shelves now. Now it's really looking like a library!

The shelves went up in the Teen Zone as well but no books are up yet.

And exciting news for our computer users: Here are the new tables for the computers as well as the brand new computers.

So very empty

2010-06-09T11:24:00.000-07:00

The move is coming along nicely although it appears to have stayed the same from this week's pictures. So included are two pictures of the old branch - it's so very empty now.

Here are some pictures from the new library:

Getting the books in and keeping them in order

2010-06-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

This week we continue moving in the books and putting them on the shelves. There is a sea of books as evident in this picture:

Here are some pictures of the progress:

Book carts galore

2010-05-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

The new library is starting to get filled up with book carts, although all of the children's books are still at the old library. The first two photos of are the old library - can you guess where in the library they are? The rest of the photos are of the new library. Check it out!

Gibson library 1.0

Lots of book carts at the new library

Adult book stacks being assembled

Another view of the adult book stacks

Plants!

2010-05-19T15:34:00.000-07:00

This week inside the library does not look significantly different from last week. The carpet has been laid in the computer lab now that the wiring below is finished. The emergency exits all around the library are now lit up too - making it look more "official".
However, on the outside of the library, there were two obvious changes. The parking spots have been repainted (there's lots of parking!). And most of the landscaping has been done.

Bicycle racks

2010-05-12T17:37:00.000-07:00

The bicycle racks are new. They immediately grab your attention.

This is taken from the inside looking out the entrance. Booksale area is to the right of the photo.

This is in the Adult stacks facing the program room.

The monitors you see up on the wall are digital displays that will provide information about programs, general information about the library, and closed dates.

The monitor stand you see directly in the center will be the computer queue for those people with reservations.

The famous computer lab with many more computers to be added.

Lay down the carpet!

2010-05-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

Most noticeable difference this week is that the carpets are down throughout the whole building. The electricity is powered on with the lights and air conditioning working. The final work is being done so that we can start moving the books and shelves over. Take a look!

This is facing away from the far corner of the Adult book stacks.

These are the program rooms available to be reserved by you!

This is facing the computer lab there in the distance.

This is the Teen area - almost like a fishbowl, isn't it?

This is the Children's Storyroom

Here's the ceiling detail in the Children's Storyroom.

Here's the staff's view of the drive through window. Imagine yourself in your car able to pick up your items without having to get out.

18 Days until the library closes

2010-04-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

We're counting down the final days in the old Gibson library on Water Street and Basic. We're down to 18 today (Wednesday), although it doesn't seem real... yet. Once the books start getting packed, then it will sink in for everyone :) The old library will close May 15. We hope to have the new library open at the beginning of July. The new library is located at 100 W Lake Mead Pkwy. It's in the Target shopping center at the corner of Water St and W Lake Mead Pkwy.

Last week we saw the electricity go on and the building lit up. Here's what's going on this week...

The chandelier in the main entrance lobby

View from the main entrance

Adult program room, sans carpet

Adult fiction and nonfiction will be shelved here. The windows straight ahead have a lovely view of Sunrise Mountain.

Facing the computer lab

Hope you enjoyed the pictures this week!

Lights, that is...

2010-04-21T18:20:00.000-07:00

The most significant change this week is that the power is on and the lights are lit. A lot easier to see inside and it makes the move seem more imminent. Take a look!

Main entrance

Looking towards the Children's area

The Teen Area

The computer lab

The backside of the library

Lots of air conditioning ducts this week going up

2010-04-14T18:52:00.001-07:00

Most of the obvious changes this week were a little hard to take a picture of without the good camera (aka the camera with a flash). The air conditioning ducts are in place which is very important since we hope to open mid summer.

The view of the whole building from the front.

Detailed tilework view in the columns of the entrance

The preparation for the tilework on the back of the building, which will be the same as the tile at the main entrance once that's put in place.

Two photos showing the southwest corner of the building. The crane is there to put up the awning that will be over the drive-through window.

The program room for adults

The computer lab from one corner where the windows will be.

Getting closer....

2010-04-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

The walls are almost completely painted and most of the windows are in. Take a look!

The main entrance now has sliding glass doors.

Looking in from the main entrance. Straight ahead towards the windows is where the Adult area will be.

This is the view from the Children's area across the library.

This is the Friends of The Library booksales nook.

This is the view from the Adult side looking towards the Children's area. On the left side you can see part of the Computer Lab. On the right side will be the customer service desks.

More inside photos - painted walls

2010-03-31T17:24:00.000-07:00

Now have official permission to come inside the new library on a regular basis.
Check out these pictures of the inside...

This is facing the main area of the library from the Adult Services side.

Facing the computer lab ...

Facing the Children's Area ...

Facing the Adult Area...

The Children's program room.

Week thirty-two: Interior painting starts

2010-03-24T14:05:00.000-07:00

Although I wasn't able to sneak in and get pictures of the interior painting going on, I've been told it's moving briskly. It's estimated that the new library will be opening in July. Keep your eyes posted on our blog to find out more specifics as the time grows closer.

The front entrance is mostly done - there will be tilework going up on the grey part of the entrance. Hopefully next week there will be a picture of that.

Here's the main entrance from two different angles:

The painting is almost complete

2010-03-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some views of the outside walls. With a couple of exceptions, the painting is just about complete!

Closeup of the bighorn sheep

2010-03-10T18:04:00.001-08:00

Here's a larger photo of the architectural detail towards the top of the roof.

The Inside!

2010-03-10T17:48:00.000-08:00

For the first time, here are some great shots of the inside of the library.

Here we are standing inside the entrance to the library.

Here's an overview of the main area of the library. In the far corner is where the entrance is.

Here's a view of the computer lab.

Here are the two study rooms that will be available to the public.

The painting of the outside walls has started. Here's a view of the west side of the library where the drive-through is.

There will be lots of natural lighting thanks to the many beautiful windows throughout the building. Isn't this a beautiful view?

A bighorn sheep? You decide.

2010-03-03T13:41:00.000-08:00

Some interesting features have showed up this past week. I noticed these little details towards the roof of the library. It looks like a bighorn sheep to me. What do you see?

There is a lot more scaffolding up this week than previously. It's hard to see but many of the windows are in place now.

Here's a closer shot of the windows in front.

Have you had a chance to see the building in person yet? The new library is located at the corner of Lake Mead & Water Street, across the street from St. Rose Hospital.

Window work continues

2010-02-24T13:55:00.000-08:00

Not a lot to see this week. Have been tempted to sneak in to get pictures of the inside, but you need to have a hard hat and permission. Ah well, it's a bit too dark today to get any good pictures inside anyway.

The back side

2010-02-17T14:31:00.000-08:00

Not sure if there's been a picture posted of the back side of the library, but here it is. Just something a little different. There will be a loading dock for donations and deliveries.

The drive-through is taking shape

2010-02-10T13:48:00.001-08:00

This week's theme is the drive-through as I have had several favorable comments from patrons about it. The library is planning on opening in mid-summer so this drive-through is going to get some traffic. Take a look!

More of what we're looking forward to...

2010-02-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

After hounding the staff relentlessly, here are some more comments on what individual staff members are looking forward to:

Elizabeth, our Adult Services Librarian-in-training, is excited about the opportunity to revitalize the library's layout. Staff input into what has and hasn't worked at the library will be beneficial to maximizing the space inside the new library. Elizabeth has worked with the Henderson Libraries for ten years.

Nicole, one of our Youth Services Specialists, has been looking forward to a new storyroom with more space. Currently, the storyroom is also used for adult programs as well as staff meetings. To have one room dedicated to children's programming is very exciting. She is also excited that the library's new layout will be more intuitive for patrons to find their way around, especially when it comes to the restrooms. Nicole has been with the library for ten years.

Catherine, also one of our Youth Services Specialists, likes the idea of one room dedicated to children's programming. She likes that the walls will be strict 90-degree angles which are easier for maximizing shelving space. Catherine has worked at the Henderson Libraries for over four years.

Seth, the last of our Youth Services Specialists, looks forward to the natural lighting in the new building coming through the two skylights. On a more personal note, he's also excited about the Target located a short walk away :) Seth has been with the library for five years.

What I'm looking forward to in the new library...

2010-02-03T13:35:00.000-08:00

Therese, the Head of Adult Services, is looking forward to having a library that is easier for more patrons to access. The library will also be in a more prominent location. Therese has been with Henderson Libraries for almost 15 years.

Courtney, a Circulation Specialist, is just looking forward to a new building with new features. "Just new" is what she says. Courtney has been with the Henderson Libraries for five years.

Greg, the Head of Circulation Services, is happy that the new building will not have leaks in the roof. Greg has been with us for a little over a year.

Pink! Insulation that is...

2010-02-03T13:26:00.001-08:00

The pink you are seeing at the front of the building will be the insulation for the one-sided windows.

On the left side of the building, having some of the windows one-sided will provide privacy in the bathrooms

The one-sided windows on the right side of the building will allow us to maximize shelving by being able to use the wall from the inside.

What the new library means to me...

2010-01-28T17:27:00.000-08:00

Marsha', our Adult Services Specialist, has been working for the Henderson Libraries for over three years. Recently she shared her thoughts on what she is looking forward to the most in the new library: a bigger computer lab, large windows throughout the building, and the drive-through window.

Charlotte, one of our Circulation Specialists, has been with the library for 15 years. She's looking forward to a separate office space for the Circulation department as well as a larger breakroom.

Front entrance photos

2010-01-28T17:20:00.000-08:00

These photos show how the front entrance is going to look.

Your library at home

2010-01-20T12:34:00.001-08:00

There are numerous resources available through the library's website outside of the library, 24 hours a day. Databases contain a wealth of information including

full-text access to magazines and journals, perfect for research papers Academic Search Premiere, Health Source: Consumer Edition, and Newspaper Source
online language learning resources BYKI Online Language Learning
information about the world around you World Geography, World History, American Government, and American History databases
practice tests for GED, GRE, and a variety of professional and academic tests Learning Express database
reference resources on important people, perfect for homework assignments Biographical Resource Center
business directory Reference USA database
readers' advisory - find that next book to read Novelist database, What Do I Read Next? database

So, how do you access these resources? Read on for the easy instructions...

How to searchOnline Databasesfrom home

1. Visit www.mypubliclibrary.com

2. On left hand side of the page moveyour mouse over the phrase“Research”

3. Click on the appropriate subject heading that appears on the right (i.e. encyclopedias, all databases,newspapers, etc.)

4. Next click the database you wish to search.

5. Enter your 14 digit library card and click “Authenticate”

If you have any further questions or get stuck, please call us at 492-6580 or564-9261.

Roof detail from a different perspective

2010-01-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

It's a cold, gloomy day to take pictures of the building site. This photo was taken from a bit further away to allow you to see some roof detail.

New features are visible

2010-01-14T11:32:00.000-08:00

Overall view

Skylight

Drive-through window

The roof is coming on...

2010-01-06T14:10:00.001-08:00

Here are a couple of picture showing the roof in its various stages of completion. The whole roof isn't up yet, but pretty close to it.

It looks like a building!

2009-12-30T13:19:00.000-08:00

Taking the progress picture this week seems like such a giant leap from before the walls were put up. The library is taking shape and beginning to look like a real building. As soon as the walls are completed, the roof will be placed and then the action really starts. With the construction workers out of the elements, progress is going to be a lot faster.

Although it may look like there's more than one floor, there really isn't. The wall above the first wall conceals all of the air conditioner ducts and other equipment up on the roof so that it isn't viewable from the street.

The walls go up!

2009-12-21T13:34:00.000-08:00

The walls went up today - it's beginning to look like a building and not just a mirage. Take a look at the slideshow at the top of this page to see all the photos. The wall goes up....

Wood supports

2009-12-02T18:07:00.001-08:00

It’s a little hard to see in the picture, but there is now wood supports over the bed of concrete.

Foundation work

2009-11-24T18:36:00.000-08:00

What does circulation have to do with a library?

2009-11-18T13:35:00.000-08:00

When you have questions such as "Where do I go to get a replacement library card?" or "How much do I owe the library?", the Circulation Desk is where to go. The Circulation department is responsible for performing functions such as check-ins, check-outs, renewing library materials, monitoring the self-check machines, receiving payment for fines, and library card registration. The Circulation Department is also responsible for managing the re-shelving of all returned materials, and maintaining the order of the various collections housed in the library.
At the Gibson Library, the Circulation Department head is Greg Reyes.

The concrete has been poured!

2009-11-12T16:03:00.000-08:00

Progress - it's really visible now!

Week eleven - bulldozers!

2009-11-04T20:29:00.001-08:00

Now the action starts! Check out the bulldozer in action...

Welcome to the Youth Services Department!

2009-11-02T17:26:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Youth Services Department! We are responsible for assisting patrons (from the very young all the way up through their grandparents!) on the Children’s Reference Desk. We help them find books to complete homework assignments, locate the most recent title in a must-read series, or decide on the perfect audio book for an upcoming car trip. We also plan and offer a variety of programs for children, from newborns through teenagers. Our programs vary from storytimes to crafts and from book celebrations to book clubs. We build and maintain collections for all children and teens. We’ve got something for everyone! You can also find us out and about, providing storytimes, summer reading skits, and early literacy outreach in the community. Our staff consists of Marcie - Head of the Youth Services Department, Rachel, Sarah, Nicole, Catherine, Seth and Rita. Please stop by and say hello to our department when you get a chance. We’d love to help you out. Pictured: Department head Marcie

Backhoes!

2009-10-26T11:04:00.001-07:00

You can see the backhoes working on the ground. The photo was taken facing what will be the front entrance to the library.

Text us!

2009-10-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

Have a question? Text us! We now offer free text message reference services (standard message rates apply). Here's how:
Text us at 66746 and start your question with askmylib.

Example: askmylib What are your library hours on Saturdays?
you can also phrase it as askmylib wht r ur hrs Saturday?

The Adult Services department

2009-10-08T11:34:00.001-07:00

You’ll find the Adult Services staff seated behind the Reference Desk when you visit the library. Adult Services is responsible for assisting all patrons, regardless of age, to locate books, articles, websites, and other materials for personal research or entertainment. The staff assists patrons on the computers as well as in the physical branch of the library. Staff also answer questions from our reference email (reference@hdpl.org) as well as text messages (see the next post for more information on how to text us). Staff is also responsible for maintaining and ordering for the adult collection of materials. Therese, Librarian (pictured) is the department head. Fulltime staff members include Allyson, Librarian, and Elizabeth, Adult Services Specialist and a Librarian in training. Part time staff includes Librarians Caroline and Tiffany.

Sunrise Mountain view

2009-10-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a close up view of the construction site with Sunrise Mountain in the background. There's activity going on towards the left hand side of the building. The parking lots have a lot of spaces away from the shopping center so parking will no longer be an issue. There's also a drive-through to make it more convenient to pick up your items on hold.

Are the Henderson Libraries a department of the City of Henderson?

2009-10-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

Henderson Library District is a separate geographic district, much like the Las Vegas - Clark County Library District. What does that mean? We report to a Board of Trustees, five of whom are appointed by the Clark County Commission and two of whom are appointed by the City of Henderson Council. We receive an allocation from property taxes and consolidated taxes (sales, motor vehicle, etc). As a legal subdivision of the state of Nevada, our budget, upon approval of the Board of Trustees, is submitted to the state annually. It is also submitted to both Clark County and the City of Henderson.
The next Board meeting will be held on October 15, 2009 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV. Board meetings are open to the public.

We're looking forward to....

2009-09-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

The new Gibson Library will have plenty of parking for our patrons away from the general parking for the shopping center next door. An anonymous staff member thought that this was the greatest benefit of all. Currently, since the library is located in downtown Henderson, our parking lot is frequently filled with people doing business at the Courts or at City Hall. There are two garages available for public parking; however, the library’s parking lot seems to be more convenient. In the new library, this won’t be an issue.
There will also be a drive-through window for those patrons not wanting to park. Patrons will be able to pick up their holds, pay fines, and check out items already on request. A great convenience in the desert!

Building plan display at the (current) Gibson Library

2009-09-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of the library site from a different angle.
From this angle, we would be facing the front of the library.

Curious to see the layout for the new library? Check out the display in our lobby area - it's full of information!

What a new library means to me

2009-09-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

Periodically we will be including comments from the Gibson staff about what they are looking forward to the most in our new building. Here's one from Mi Nei, who works to deliver books to our homebound patrons:
"A new library will be sooo helpful to the Homebound Service as I will be able to start training the personnel [who will be] taking over [the] service." Currently Mi Nei works (mostly) by herself to serve over 75 patrons who are unable to come to the library due to health concerns or other limitations. She selects materials based on their reading preferences that they indicated on their application. Mi Nei is approaching her tenth anniversary with the Henderson Libraries.
If you have questions about the homebound program, please contact Mi Nei at 565.8402.

How your library has grown!

2009-09-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know that it took almost 62 years for the Henderson Libraries to circulate 1 million items? And that it will take less than five years to reach the 2 million mark? The Henderson Libraries have been here to serve the citizens of Henderson since before Henderson even became a city!

The building site

2009-09-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

Brand new photos taken from a different angle now that the fence has gone up. Did you see the article in the Las Vegas Sun regarding the groundbreaking? A lot of information is given in this article regarding the cost of construction, new features of the library, and more.

So, what is this Information Literacy about?

2009-08-20T13:56:00.000-07:00

What is Information Literacy? Why is information literacy important? How will I use Information Literacy skills? Read on!

WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY?
Information Literacy is the ability to identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, and share that information. It is the knowledge of commonly used research techniques.

WHY IS INFORMATION LITERACY IMPORTANT?
Information literacy is critically important because we are surrounded by a growing ocean of information in all formats. Not all information is created equal: some is authoritative, current, reliable, but some is biased, out of date, misleading, false. The amount of information available is going to keep increasing. The types of technology used to access, manipulate, and create information will likewise expand.

HOW WILL I USE INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS?
Information literacy skills are used for academic purposes, such as research papers and group presentations. They're used on the job—the ability to find, evaluate, use and share information is an essential skill. Consumer decisions, such as which car or vacuum cleaner to purchase, are critical. You'll also use these skills by participating fully in a democratic society as an informed citizen by understanding issues and voting.

Information in this post provided by:
University Of Idaho. (2009). Information Literacy – Home Site. Retrieved August 20, 2009, from http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy/.

Do we really need libraries? Yes! Read on...

2009-08-20T13:41:00.000-07:00

Your library is about much more than what books, DVDs, and CDs are on the shelf. How is the library relevant when one can go to the Internet for everything? What is the library’s role in an Internet age?
Librarians are trained to help you sift through the vast amounts of information available not only through books, but also through websites and databases. Librarians undergo constant education to adapt, use, and teach new technology. Librarians, in the process of helping patrons access this information, also teach patrons how to be information literate.

An information literate person is.. “...one who is able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information.”
(American Library Association. Presidential Commission on Information Literacy)

Dean of Library Services at Winthrop University wrote a great article on “10 Reasons Why the Internet Is No Substitute for a Library”. Here is a quick summary of the ten reasons given in the article:
1. Not everything is on the Internet
2. The needle (your search) in the haystack (the Web)
3. Quality control doesn’t exist
4. What you don’t know really does hurt you
5. States Can Now Buy One Book and Distribute to Every Library on the Web—NOT!
6. Hey, Bud, You Forgot about E-book Readers
7. Aren’t There Library-less Universities Now?
8. But a Virtual State Library Would Do It, Right?
9. The Internet: A Mile Wide, an Inch (or Less) Deep
10. The Internet Is Ubiquitous but Books Are Portable

Groundbreaking Day

2009-08-18T16:17:00.000-07:00

The Gibson Library 2.0 Groundbreaking was today!

Today's honorary guests included: current Mayor Andy Haffen, former mayor James Gibson, President of the Friends Of The Library Ron Hughes, Chairwoman of the Board Of Trustees Colleen Bell, architect Rudy Starks, Director Tom Fay, Assistant Directory Gayle Hornaday, and Branch Manager Candace Kingsley.

Also on hand were many of the staff from the Gibson Library as well as other staff members from our other branches. By the amount of cameras we brought, you can tell that the staff were very excited now that it's "official".

Periodically we will post a new photo of the construction of the library.
Here is Week One.