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I put three more pictures of the flagpole bases in the commons category, and one each of Beauty and Truth. Jim.henderson ( talk) 06:25, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
See main article in 5 minutes or so. 66.234.33.8 ( talk) 19:37, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
Technically, I don't believe this building is referred to within the library system as a "branch." (It is the central location for the Research Library, as opposed to a branch library—although ironically that distinction within the system is beginning to blur these days). Is there a better name we could use for the article? (I do not support using the recently conferred name of "Schwarzman Building" as the article name, as that name is not (at least not yet) in common parlance.) Newyorkbrad ( talk) 22:18, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Fwiw and chiming in, "Central Research Library" was the staff's name back in the 1980s, when I briefly worked for NYPL on a fundraising project. Staff reserved use of the word "branch" for the many small neighborhood NYPL libraries—taxpayer-funded—that loaned books to patrons. Walter Dufresne ( talk) 13:45, 27 October 2021 (UTC)
This article should be updated to include more information over the Central Library Plan, its controversy, and the fact that it has been abandoned. The plan, involving Foster +Partners as architects, would have gutted the historic stacks beneath the main reading room. I'd write it but I don't have time at the minute.
Kiravae ( talk) 20:07, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
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Improved to Good Article status by Epicgenius ( talk). Self-nominated at 04:01, 28 September 2019 (UTC).
I can't believe I have to raise this, yet another editor seems to dispute what I believe is a pretty clear choice. @ Beyond My Ken: seems to be of the opinion that File:4.29.11NewYorkPublicLibraryByLuigiNovi.jpg is the best image for the article's infobox. I believe the graininess and composition of this image should immediately disqualify it from being the first and primary visual representation of an article averaging 300+ daily views. While there are many images of varying composition, style, etc that might be suitable for the infobox, I do not believe BMK's choice meets the basic technical threshold for consideration. I've included both BMK's image (numbered 1) as well as a couple alternatives I believe to be of higher quality (numbered 2-6). I am by no means wedded to any of the alternatives and would love to hear some thoughts from other editors. Filetime ( talk) 20:18, 6 June 2021 (UTC)
It would be helpful to list the philanthropists, particularly the ones etched on the builidngs, who support NYC's leading public library. Also - how does NYPL come by its funding from New York State Public Education law, and how is that funding spent. Does NYPL pay property taxes? Does NYPL support public education in NYC? MissPhiled ( talk) 14:02, 14 December 2023 (UTC)
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I put three more pictures of the flagpole bases in the commons category, and one each of Beauty and Truth. Jim.henderson ( talk) 06:25, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
See main article in 5 minutes or so. 66.234.33.8 ( talk) 19:37, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
Technically, I don't believe this building is referred to within the library system as a "branch." (It is the central location for the Research Library, as opposed to a branch library—although ironically that distinction within the system is beginning to blur these days). Is there a better name we could use for the article? (I do not support using the recently conferred name of "Schwarzman Building" as the article name, as that name is not (at least not yet) in common parlance.) Newyorkbrad ( talk) 22:18, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Fwiw and chiming in, "Central Research Library" was the staff's name back in the 1980s, when I briefly worked for NYPL on a fundraising project. Staff reserved use of the word "branch" for the many small neighborhood NYPL libraries—taxpayer-funded—that loaned books to patrons. Walter Dufresne ( talk) 13:45, 27 October 2021 (UTC)
This article should be updated to include more information over the Central Library Plan, its controversy, and the fact that it has been abandoned. The plan, involving Foster +Partners as architects, would have gutted the historic stacks beneath the main reading room. I'd write it but I don't have time at the minute.
Kiravae ( talk) 20:07, 10 May 2014 (UTC)
The result was: promoted by
97198 (
talk)
07:22, 21 October 2019 (UTC)
Improved to Good Article status by Epicgenius ( talk). Self-nominated at 04:01, 28 September 2019 (UTC).
I can't believe I have to raise this, yet another editor seems to dispute what I believe is a pretty clear choice. @ Beyond My Ken: seems to be of the opinion that File:4.29.11NewYorkPublicLibraryByLuigiNovi.jpg is the best image for the article's infobox. I believe the graininess and composition of this image should immediately disqualify it from being the first and primary visual representation of an article averaging 300+ daily views. While there are many images of varying composition, style, etc that might be suitable for the infobox, I do not believe BMK's choice meets the basic technical threshold for consideration. I've included both BMK's image (numbered 1) as well as a couple alternatives I believe to be of higher quality (numbered 2-6). I am by no means wedded to any of the alternatives and would love to hear some thoughts from other editors. Filetime ( talk) 20:18, 6 June 2021 (UTC)
It would be helpful to list the philanthropists, particularly the ones etched on the builidngs, who support NYC's leading public library. Also - how does NYPL come by its funding from New York State Public Education law, and how is that funding spent. Does NYPL pay property taxes? Does NYPL support public education in NYC? MissPhiled ( talk) 14:02, 14 December 2023 (UTC)