Schaumburg Twp. Library receives Five-Star Rating

The Schaumburg Township District Library is once again the recipient of a Five-Star Rating in the 2013 Library Journal (LJ) Index of Public Library Service, according to Library Executive Director Stephanie Sarnoff.

The LJ Index is a national rating system designed to recognize and promote America's public libraries, to help improve the pool of nationally collected library statistics, and to encourage library self-evaluation. Scores are based on library visits, circulation, program attendance and public Internet computer use.

“We are thrilled to receive this honor once again,” Sarnoff said. “Maintaining a five-star status truly requires input from all facets of the library. We are privileged to have board members who are supportive, fiscally responsible and passionate about the library's mission. We are equally fortunate to have a staff that cares about our library users and is constantly working to keep our resources, programs and services relevant to the community's wants and needs.”

Sarnoff cited the variety of children's programs, Teen Place, computer stations and classes, and adult programming targeting personal finances, the Affordable Care Act, travel, health, cooking and more as just some of the reasons for the prestigious rating.