Digital Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The website for the Libbie Mill Library, which is part of the Henrico Public library system, is very easy to navigate and contains a lot of information. The library manager is listed on the website, but no other library staff is listed. There are numerous services offered through the website such as the catalog which includes eBooks, audio books, music, movies, and Emagazines. There are also links to Academic support, Job and Career resources, and Online research. There is a law library but not at this branch of the Henrico County Public Library System. The library\u2019s website can be translated into numerous languages and one resource I noted was Rosetta Stone which is a program available to patrons to learn new languages. There is also a Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program that began in 2021. Though there were many resources designed to promote diversity and inclusion it seems that these were directed toward racial minority groups and not the disabled, hearing or vision impaired patrons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Space and Physical Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Libbie Mill Library is one of the newest libraries in the Henrico County Public Library System. It is in the community and is surrounded by new upscale apartments, restaurants, and shops. The Libbie Mill library is very convenient to public transportation. The building is large but a beautiful design. The library is located on three acres with ample parking and outdoor areas to sit, bike racks, and sculptures. It also overlooks a large pond on one side. The building is also environmentally friendly though no specifics are given. There are many types of indoor spaces available that include public-use computers and devices, printing and copying areas, a digital media lab, a children\u2019s reading garden, conference and study rooms, a heritage wall, and quiet reading rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Services and Intellectual Access<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Libbie Mill Library offers many programs and services. These are easy to find on the main page of the library\u2019s website. There are programs available for people of all ages and interests from creating crafts, film discussion groups, shadow puppet theater, and computer basics classes. Overall, I was impressed by all the services available at the Libbie Mill Library and Henrico County Public Libraries. They even have access to books, magazines, music, and more that patrons can download to their phones or tablets! <\/p>\n\n\n\n People (Patrons and Staff)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This library serves the public, and it seems there are a lot of services to help people who do not speak English. I was not able to visit this library in person, so I am not able to comment on the interactions between the staff and the public. When I did visit this library in the past there were many families with young children however most of these families were white despite all the services to non-English speakers. I couldn\u2019t tell from the website how many employees the library has or what their ethnicities were. I suspect that most of the staff are white women from our readings and from what I know about Henrico County. There is a lot of evidence of an effort to preserve equity and inclusiveness in the library system. There is a page on the website that includes all the equity and inclusion initiatives at the Henrico County Public Library. Though the library seems to strive to provide inclusiveness there was an extensive list of customer behavior guidelines. Many of these guidelines seem like they actively discourage the homeless population from using the library. Some of the customer behavior guidelines I felt that sought to exclude the homeless were no sleeping, no oversized bags, no offensive odors, no panhandling, no inappropriate attire, misuse of restrooms (bathing and laundry specifically pointed out), being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and no loitering or trespassing. Though not explicitly said one can see how the homeless population are discouraged from coming to the library based on these behavior guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Collections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the resources that are evident in the Libbie Mill Library include genealogy research, Spanish language books, children and teen reading initiatives, and programs for older adults. The collections at this library are very diverse and clearly represent a public library. There seems to be something for everyone no matter how obscure the interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, this library has extensive services, programs, and initiatives that include almost everyone. \u201cPublic libraries today recognize that their plans must be flexible and adaptable to meet rapidly changing conditions. Most public libraries today state their mission simply as striving to meet the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of their communities\u201d (Rubin & Rubin, 2020, p. 106). This is evident by looking at the website for the Libbie Mill Library as part of the Henrico County Library System. There was some mention of people with disabilities, but this was the area that seemed to need the most improvement. There may be some additional resources for the disabled when visiting the library in person but from the website one would not know about them. One example I notice was the absence of movies for the blind and services for the hearing impaired. Henrico County libraries seem to incorporate more inclusion as the years progress, and I am certain that they are creating additional programs and services to help the disabled. Especially if I work there! <\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/henrico.us\/locations\/libbie-mill-library\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [Photograph Picture of the Libbie Mill Public Library at night]. Henrico County Virginia Website. https:\/\/henrico.us\/locations\/libbie-mill-library\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubin, R. E., and Rubin, R. G. (2020). Foundations of library and information science<\/em> (5th ed.). ALA Neal-Schuman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Library Visits Public Library Public Library Henrico County Public Library Libbie Mill https:\/\/henricolibrary.org\/libbie-mill Digital Access The website for the Libbie Mill Library, which is part of the Henrico Public library system, is very easy to navigate and contains a lot of information. The library manager is listed on the website, but no other library staff… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mlis-cbrow128\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29654\/2022\/07\/Public-1.jpg\")