Athens Regional Library System

Athens Regional Library System, serving an area of 176,000 residents, has a collection of 360,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 88 employees, of whom 13 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $300,000. Patrons make 1,050,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,000,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

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Comments: This libary is great they have two stories and a huge windows looking down at the beautiful city of athens.They also have bunches of computers so know will be left out when it comes to internet use.The atmosphere there is pleasent it is quiet and peaceful you will feel like you are at home reading a book.

Reviewed By: cozziefan1, 12/27/2006 01:13:52 PM