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The '''Schaumburg Township District Library''', located in [[Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg]], [[Illinois]], United States, is the second largest public library in Illinois.<ref name="lrc.lis.uiuc.edu">[http://lrc.lis.uiuc.edu/IPLAR/FY2005/Section2/ByPopulationGroup/Lists/75,000/TOC.pdf Illinois Public Library Statistics 2005]</ref> It serves the [[Schaumburg Township, Cook County, Illinois|Schaumburg Township]] area, covering sections of Schaumburg, [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois|Hoffman Estates]], [[Hanover Park, Illinois|Hanover Park]], [[Roselle, Illinois|Roselle]], and [[Elk Grove Village, Illinois|Elk Grove Village]]. Both Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park have branch libraries located in the cities. Annual circulation of materials totals approximately two million items, while nearly one million people visit the library each year.<ref name="lrc.lis.uiuc.edu"/>
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The '''Schaumburg Township District Library (STDL)''', located in [[Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg]], [[Illinois]], is the second largest public library in Illinois.<ref name="lrc.lis.uiuc.edu">[http://lrc.lis.uiuc.edu/IPLAR/FY2005/Section2/ByPopulationGroup/Lists/75,000/TOC.pdf Illinois Public Library Statistics 2005]</ref> It serves the [[Schaumburg Township, Cook County, Illinois|Schaumburg Township]] area, covering sections of Schaumburg, [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois|Hoffman Estates]], [[Hanover Park, Illinois|Hanover Park]], [[Roselle, Illinois|Roselle]], and [[Elk Grove Village, Illinois|Elk Grove Village]]. Both Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park have branch libraries located in the villages. Annual circulation of materials totals approximately two million items, while nearly one million people visit the library each year.<ref name="lrc.lis.uiuc.edu"/>


The {{convert|166000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} central library provides patrons the use of more than 180 computers and access to more than 600,000 items, including [[book]]s, [[DVD]]s, [[CD]]s, [[computer software]], and more. Special features include a glass [[sculpture]] by internationally renowned [[artist]] [[Dale Chihuly]], as well as many other works by famous artists, a [[fireplace]], an original illustration gallery and a café. The Youth Services Department has a unique Enchanted Forest area displaying well known children's book characters and offering a lovely setting for reading or game playing.
The {{convert|166000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} central library provides patrons the use of more than 180 computers and access to more than 600,000 items, including [[book]]s, [[DVD]]s, [[CD]]s, [[computer software]], and more. Special features include a glass [[sculpture]] by internationally renowned [[artist]] [[Dale Chihuly]], as well as many other works by famous artists, a [[fireplace]], an original illustration gallery, and a café. The Youth Services Department has a unique Enchanted Forest area displaying well known children's book characters and offering a kid-friendly atmosphere for reading or game playing.<ref name=":0" />

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==Local History Digital Archive==
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In 2001 the library initiated a Local History Digital Archive. The archive is a collection of digitized photographs, videos and documents relating to Schaumburg Township history. To date, over 60,000 items have been posted on the archive and are viewable through either a keyword search or browsing by subject. Each item also has its own record which, in many cases, includes any history or commentary on the item being viewed. Items date back to the 1840s when Schaumburg Township was first surveyed. In addition to the digital archive, the library also maintains a [http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/ blog ] on the History of Schaumburg Township (HOST).


==History==
==History==
{{copypaste|url=http://schaumburglibrary.org/about/files/2011/11/Program-Guide-December-2011-and-January-2012.pdf|date=April 2015}}
In 1960, it was nothing more than a bookmobile, but in 1962 voters approved the formation of a tax-supported Schaumburg Township Public Library. The following year, it settled into its own facility – a house near the corner of Roselle and Schaumburg Roads. Magazines were housed in the bathroom on a board above the tub, adult fiction in a nearby bedroom and children’s books in the living room.


The library dates back to 1962, when local voters approved a tax funding mechanism for the Schaumburg Township Public Library. In 1963, a collection was established in a small home near the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg Roads. A dedicated facility was constructed and opened in 1965. In 1968, a lower level and Children's Department were added to the library.<ref name=":0" />
After four years, a bigger, better facility was built on Library Lane. More books, more resources and programs...and more patrons. Through the years, demand continued to grow and the library expanded to meet the needs of a growing population. The Hoffman Estates Branch opened in 1976, followed by the Hanover Park Branch in 1993.


In 1970, a referendum for a larger library passed, but did not result in the construction of a new building; instead, an addition to the library was completed by 1987. The library also opened branches in Hoffman Estates (in 1992) and Hanover Park (in 1993). Another referendum for a larger central library passed in 1995, and construction on the current building in Schaumburg Town Square began in 1997. The central library moved into the building in 1998.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/about/about-us|website=www.schaumburglibrary.org|publisher=|accessdate=September 2, 2020}}</ref>
The once quiet, farming community of Schaumburg is now home to over 75,000 residents and numerous office complexes. Eventually, the library board decided even more space was necessary to better serve the people of Schaumburg Township. In 1998, the central library moved into its current location on Roselle Rd. In 2003, the Hoffman Estates Branch moved into a larger facility, and in 2006, the Hanover Park branch moved out of its store front location and into its own building.


In 2012, the library opened the Teen Center, where teens could do homework and socialize with friends in a quiet area together.
In 2012, the library opened its Teen Place. On December 28, 2016, the library opened The Commons, an area including the lobby and audiovisual departments. In 2020, the library underwent further renovations.<ref name=":0" />

== Time Capsule ==
In 1998, STDL decided to create a [[time capsule]] containing documents about the "future" of 2023. The Time Capsule is located outside near the entrance at the Central Branch (Schaumburg Town Square). The library will be opening the time capsule on September 23, 2023.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Time Capsule |url=https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/time-capsule |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=www.schaumburglibrary.org |language=en}}</ref> They will be replacing the time capsule with a new one after the ceremony, that one will be opened in 2073.<ref name=":1" />

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==Local History Digital Archive==
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In 2001, the library initiated a Local History Digital Archive.<ref>{{cite web |title=Local History |url=https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/services/local-history |website=www.schaumburglibrary.org |access-date=July 15, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The archive is a collection of digitized photographs, videos, and documents relating to Schaumburg Township history. To date, over 60,000 items have been posted on the archive and are viewable through either a keyword search or browsing by subject. Each item also has its own record which, in many cases, includes any history or commentary on the item being viewed. Items date back to the 1840s, when Schaumburg Township was first surveyed.

In addition to the digital archive, the library also maintains a [http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/ blog] on the History of Schaumburg Township (HOST).


==Departments==
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*New Books and Fiction
*New Books and Fiction
*Non-Fiction and Reference
*Non-Fiction and Reference
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*Teen Place
*Youth Serviceys
*Youth Services
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*Teen Center


There are more departments in STDL, including Extension Services, Graphics, Public Relations, and IT. The above list includes only the departments available to the public, to help navigate the library more easily.
There are more departments within STDL, including Extension Services, Graphics, Public Relations, and IT. The above list includes only the departments available to the public, which are disclosed to help visitors navigate the library more easily.<ref name=":0" />


==Awards==
==Awards==
Commercial Building Award Excellence Merit Award, October 1999
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<ref>[http://www.dewberry.com/index.asp?id=667 Commercial Building Award of Excellence Merit Award, October 1999]</ref>


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* 1999: Commercial Building Award of Excellence Merit Award<ref>[http://www.dewberry.com/index.asp?id=667 Commercial Building Award of Excellence Merit Award, October 1999]</ref>
101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For 2005
<ref>[http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/pages/2005CHwinners.cfm 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622135259/http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/pages/2005CHwinners.cfm |date=2008-06-22 }}</ref>
* 2005: 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For<ref>[http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/pages/2005CHwinners.cfm 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622135259/http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/pages/2005CHwinners.cfm|date=June 22, 2008}}</ref>
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* 2010: Al Larson Environmental Award<ref>[http://schaumburglibrarygreenside.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/schaumburg-township-district-library-receives-environmental-award/ Come to the Green Side]</ref>


==See also==
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Al Larson Environmental Award, September 28, 2010<ref>[http://schaumburglibrarygreenside.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/schaumburg-township-district-library-receives-environmental-award/ Come to the Green Side]</ref>
* [[Schaumburg, Illinois]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.stdl.org Library Homepage]
* [http://www.stdl.org Library Homepage]
* [http://www.stdl.org/localhistory Local History Digital Archive]
* [http://www.stdl.org/localhistory Local History Digital Archive]


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==Notes==
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 21 November 2023

Schaumburg Township District Library
Schaumburg Township District Library as seen from the Schaumburg Town Square.
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42°01′31.67″N 88°04′59.84″W / 42.0254639°N 88.0832889°W / 42.0254639; -88.0832889
LocationSchaumburg, Illinois, United States
TypePublic
Established1962 (1962)
Branches3
Collection
Size600,000
Access and use
Circulation2 million (2005)
Population served130,000 (2021)
Other information
DirectorAnnie Miskewitch[1]
Websitewww.schaumburglibrary.org

The Schaumburg Township District Library (STDL), located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is the second largest public library in Illinois.[2] It serves the Schaumburg Township area, covering sections of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Roselle, and Elk Grove Village. Both Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park have branch libraries located in the villages. Annual circulation of materials totals approximately two million items, while nearly one million people visit the library each year.[2]

The 166,000-square-foot (15,400 m2) central library provides patrons the use of more than 180 computers and access to more than 600,000 items, including books, DVDs, CDs, computer software, and more. Special features include a glass sculpture by internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly, as well as many other works by famous artists, a fireplace, an original illustration gallery, and a café. The Youth Services Department has a unique Enchanted Forest area displaying well known children's book characters and offering a kid-friendly atmosphere for reading or game playing.[1]

History

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The library dates back to 1962, when local voters approved a tax funding mechanism for the Schaumburg Township Public Library. In 1963, a collection was established in a small home near the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg Roads. A dedicated facility was constructed and opened in 1965. In 1968, a lower level and Children's Department were added to the library.[1]

In 1970, a referendum for a larger library passed, but did not result in the construction of a new building; instead, an addition to the library was completed by 1987. The library also opened branches in Hoffman Estates (in 1992) and Hanover Park (in 1993). Another referendum for a larger central library passed in 1995, and construction on the current building in Schaumburg Town Square began in 1997. The central library moved into the building in 1998.[1]

In 2012, the library opened its Teen Place. On December 28, 2016, the library opened The Commons, an area including the lobby and audiovisual departments. In 2020, the library underwent further renovations.[1]

Time Capsule

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In 1998, STDL decided to create a time capsule containing documents about the "future" of 2023. The Time Capsule is located outside near the entrance at the Central Branch (Schaumburg Town Square). The library will be opening the time capsule on September 23, 2023.[3] They will be replacing the time capsule with a new one after the ceremony, that one will be opened in 2073.[3]

Local History Digital Archive

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In 2001, the library initiated a Local History Digital Archive.[4] The archive is a collection of digitized photographs, videos, and documents relating to Schaumburg Township history. To date, over 60,000 items have been posted on the archive and are viewable through either a keyword search or browsing by subject. Each item also has its own record which, in many cases, includes any history or commentary on the item being viewed. Items date back to the 1840s, when Schaumburg Township was first surveyed.

In addition to the digital archive, the library also maintains a blog on the History of Schaumburg Township (HOST).

Departments

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Being the second largest public library in Illinois, the main branch is broken up into the following departments:

  • Audiovisual
  • Circulation
  • Computer Assistance
  • New Books and Fiction
  • Non-Fiction and Reference
  • Teen Place
  • Youth Services

There are more departments within STDL, including Extension Services, Graphics, Public Relations, and IT. The above list includes only the departments available to the public, which are disclosed to help visitors navigate the library more easily.[1]

Awards

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  • 1999: Commercial Building Award of Excellence Merit Award[5]
  • 2005: 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For[6]
  • 2010: Al Larson Environmental Award[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "About Us". www.schaumburglibrary.org. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Illinois Public Library Statistics 2005
  3. ^ a b "Time Capsule". www.schaumburglibrary.org. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  4. ^ "Local History". www.schaumburglibrary.org. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Commercial Building Award of Excellence Merit Award, October 1999
  6. ^ 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Archived June 22, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Come to the Green Side
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