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Big smile in the library aisle: Jo Haugan retires after 36 1/2 years amid the books

May 24, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Jo Haugan never set out to be a librarian. It was more of an accidental career, something she fell into but resolved to make the best of for the duration which turned out to be more than 36 years. She joined the staff of the Nobles County Library on Sept. 20, 1976, and will officially retire on the last day of this month. Continue Reading

North Shore Library News: May 24

May 23, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle

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Theodore Roosevelt legacy in North Dakota growing

May 17, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Less than a decade away from the 100-year anniversary of his death, Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy continues to expand. The newest example is the recently unveiled Theodore Roosevelt Trail project, an initiative born of Dickinson State University’s Theodore Roosevelt Center that highlights 15 sites around North Dakota related to the 26th U.S. president who is revered in the Peace Garden State and beyond.
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Library board hears about campaigns

May 16, 2013 in The Jamestown Sun

A library director who worked through two library building projects told the James River Valley Library System Library Board Wednesday to prepare for the ups, downs and hard work of a building campaign.
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Library services increase amid oil boom

May 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON The oil boom has prompted demand for library services here to quadruple, and the Williston Community Library is changing to meet the needs of its new population. Continue Reading

Demand for library services increases as population grows

May 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON – The oil boom has prompted demand for library services here to quadruple, and the Williston Community Library is changing to meet the needs of its new population. Continue Reading

Worthington native recognized for D.C. library work

May 5, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Head of D.C. library system earns architectural awardWASHINGTON When Ginnie Cooper accepted the post as chief librarian and executive director of the District of Columbia Public Library, she knew it entailed some big challenges, particularly in dealing with the institution’s crumbling facilities. Continue Reading

Presidents praise George W. Bush at new library

April 25, 2013 in The Daily Republic

“My deepest conviction, the guiding principle of the administration, is that the United States of America must strive to expand the reach of freedom,” Bush said. “I believe that freedom is a gift from God and the hope of every human heart.”
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North Shore Library News: April 19

April 18, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle

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New books at Mitchell Public LIbrary

April 16, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The following new books are available at Mitchell Public Library.
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