Lib3 - Information Competency
Project 1: Library Visit
Today, I had a breathtaking experience at the Cerritos Library. The Cerritos Library is located at 18025 Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos, CA 90703. It is a magnificent three-story structure that is sort of cross between a shopping mall and a museum. The library is divided into twelve sections but I will only focus on five. Each section is uniquely designed and furnish with style to fit a particular age or interest group.
The first section I visited was the “Children’s Library” located on the first floor which includes a giant Aquarium, an Art Studio, and The Little Theater, as well as a Tyrannosaur Rex Exhibit. The Children’s Library consists of a Children’s Help Desk better know as a reference desk, a multimedia collection of DVDs, VHS tapes, books on tapes and CDs; as well as a beautiful collection of children books. There I also observed computers for homework research, and online catalog computers. On my second stop I visited the “Local Museum” located on the first floor. It consists of a collection of books dedicated to the First Ladies of the United States that would likely capture the interest of the female demographic or history buffs. On display in the “Local Museum” were oil paintings of landscapes by a Korean artist named Jung Sook Hyun. The third section I explored was the Periodical, which consist of magazines, newspapers, paperbacks and Internet Express Stations. This section is beautifully crafted with Mahogany books cases and plush leather seating that radiate the feeling of a corporate office. The forth section I travelled to was the “Young Adult”. It was hip and urban in its décor; filled with plug in lab top stations, graphic novels and high interest books for teens and young adults; it also consists of a Help Desk and a Multimedia Center. The last section, I explored was the “Adult Reference” located on the second floor. The Adult Reference is a state of the art complex filled with eighty Internet stations and twenty research terminals free for public usage (no membership required), print & copy station, and about a half a dozen study / conference rooms.
The Cerritos Library uses the Library of Congress Catalog system to classify its materials. It also has a large collection of books, magazines, journals, CDs, and DVDs for public checkout. The library has an online database called the E-Catalog which you can search for library material either by “Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, Journal Title, Series Title, Call Number and ISBN/ISSN.” The E-Catalog is very user friendly, I searched for “African American Poets” using “Keyword” and I found twenty-one results. As well as these features, it subscribes to sixteen online databases that the public can access from home by going to the library’s homepage http://menu.ci.cerritos.ca.us/. Two of its most popular online subscription databases are a) “EBSCO Host” which provides full text articles from over 2800 journals, Encyclopedias and other literary directories and b) “LearningExpressLibrary.com” provides test preparation materials and tutorials of Microsoft applications. Three services available to public for the months of June & July are a) Mini Movie Classics of Disney films, b) Digital Photography Class and C) the Summer Reading Program. The Cerritos Library also offer a monthly news letter of programs and events.
My favorite part of visiting the Cerritos library was seeing all its beautiful exhibits and huge collection of books. I also love how it’s the cornerstone of the community; I’ve never seen a community utilize the library like Cerritos has. It has something for everyone from the young to the old. My least favorite thing about the Cerritos Library is its library card policy. That states to obtain a free library card you must meet one of four of the following requirements: a) a resident of Cerritos, b) student or employee of ABC School District or Cerritos College, c) city employee, and d) a non resident living in a neighboring city covered by the Metropolitan Cooperative Library Powers Agreement. All other non residents must pay one hundred dollars a year to obtain a library card.
Cerritos Library
18025 Bloomfield Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 916-1388
http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/
Library Hours:
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sunday 1 p.m to 5 p.m.
Project 1: Library Visit
Today, I had a breathtaking experience at the Cerritos Library. The Cerritos Library is located at 18025 Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos, CA 90703. It is a magnificent three-story structure that is sort of cross between a shopping mall and a museum. The library is divided into twelve sections but I will only focus on five. Each section is uniquely designed and furnish with style to fit a particular age or interest group.
The first section I visited was the “Children’s Library” located on the first floor which includes a giant Aquarium, an Art Studio, and The Little Theater, as well as a Tyrannosaur Rex Exhibit. The Children’s Library consists of a Children’s Help Desk better know as a reference desk, a multimedia collection of DVDs, VHS tapes, books on tapes and CDs; as well as a beautiful collection of children books. There I also observed computers for homework research, and online catalog computers. On my second stop I visited the “Local Museum” located on the first floor. It consists of a collection of books dedicated to the First Ladies of the United States that would likely capture the interest of the female demographic or history buffs. On display in the “Local Museum” were oil paintings of landscapes by a Korean artist named Jung Sook Hyun. The third section I explored was the Periodical, which consist of magazines, newspapers, paperbacks and Internet Express Stations. This section is beautifully crafted with Mahogany books cases and plush leather seating that radiate the feeling of a corporate office. The forth section I travelled to was the “Young Adult”. It was hip and urban in its décor; filled with plug in lab top stations, graphic novels and high interest books for teens and young adults; it also consists of a Help Desk and a Multimedia Center. The last section, I explored was the “Adult Reference” located on the second floor. The Adult Reference is a state of the art complex filled with eighty Internet stations and twenty research terminals free for public usage (no membership required), print & copy station, and about a half a dozen study / conference rooms.
The Cerritos Library uses the Library of Congress Catalog system to classify its materials. It also has a large collection of books, magazines, journals, CDs, and DVDs for public checkout. The library has an online database called the E-Catalog which you can search for library material either by “Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, Journal Title, Series Title, Call Number and ISBN/ISSN.” The E-Catalog is very user friendly, I searched for “African American Poets” using “Keyword” and I found twenty-one results. As well as these features, it subscribes to sixteen online databases that the public can access from home by going to the library’s homepage http://menu.ci.cerritos.ca.us/. Two of its most popular online subscription databases are a) “EBSCO Host” which provides full text articles from over 2800 journals, Encyclopedias and other literary directories and b) “LearningExpressLibrary.com” provides test preparation materials and tutorials of Microsoft applications. Three services available to public for the months of June & July are a) Mini Movie Classics of Disney films, b) Digital Photography Class and C) the Summer Reading Program. The Cerritos Library also offer a monthly news letter of programs and events.
My favorite part of visiting the Cerritos library was seeing all its beautiful exhibits and huge collection of books. I also love how it’s the cornerstone of the community; I’ve never seen a community utilize the library like Cerritos has. It has something for everyone from the young to the old. My least favorite thing about the Cerritos Library is its library card policy. That states to obtain a free library card you must meet one of four of the following requirements: a) a resident of Cerritos, b) student or employee of ABC School District or Cerritos College, c) city employee, and d) a non resident living in a neighboring city covered by the Metropolitan Cooperative Library Powers Agreement. All other non residents must pay one hundred dollars a year to obtain a library card.
Cerritos Library
18025 Bloomfield Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 916-1388
http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/
Library Hours:
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sunday 1 p.m to 5 p.m.
Hi Daryl,
ReplyDeleteI have only recently discovered the Cerritos Library. It's pretty amazing and it was nice to see that there is still a desire and need in communities for nice, well-equipped modern libraries that provide many services. The aquarium is pretty sweet and I really like all the reading areas available. Thanks for blogging about this library.
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That library sounds amazing! I would love to sit infront of the aquarium for hours and watch the fish swim and whatnot. Fish are great creatures. I think the children's library is my favotire part of your blog post, thanks for posting!
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