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CIU set to dedicate new million dollar library

19 Jan, 2012  No Comment Library

COLUMBIA – Columbia International University set to dedicate the renovated G. Allen Fleece Library with a special ceremony Tuesday morning at 11:30.

An electrical fire in May of 2010 caused over $2.5 million dollars in damages.

Improvements to the library include glass-enclosed rooms, high-tech connectivity, new furniture, a copier alcove, and a coffee nook that features a coffee maker that grinds the coffee beans. 

The renovated library opened to students on Jan. 17. 

Students had been using a temporary library housed in a small, steel-framed building.

The dedication will be preceded by a chapel service at 10:50 a.m. featuring Dr. David Calhoun, the son-in-law of G. All

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School district receives grant for library

15 Aug, 2010  No Comment Library School District

 

IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area School District has received a grant to improve its library system.

The $348,000 grant comes from the U.S. Department of Education through the Literacy and School Libraries program.      The grant will provide students with modern library resources to improve literacy skills and overall student achievement.      The school district will use the funds to improve outdated library hardware, software, and online resources, as well as obtain a certified media specialist to implement library enhancements.  The specialist would also direct student training, professional development for staff, community interactions, and resource-sharing networking.