Gold Star for Libraries

The Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury libraries have been named “star” libraries in an annual national rating process conducted by the Library Journal. Only eight libraries in Massachusetts and 256 libraries throughout the United States were given the star rating, out of a possible 7,513 libraries.

The Library Journal’s ratings are based on four public-service indicators using 2009 data. More information on the ratings can be found in the Library Journal’s November 1 issue, available online at features.libraryjournal.com/star-libraries.