Britney Musial, Teen/Tween Librarian, and Lizzy Boden, Adult Services Librarian, North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside, IL (Population served: 7,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2019
February 22, 2019
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
With 2017 coming to an end, our overarching theme heading into 2018 is lasting Innovation + IMPACT. How do libraries, archives and museums expand services and spaces to encompass innovation and build long-lasting IMPACT? Join Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project as he shares how you can be part of changing the way people see libraries by doing a few cost effective innovative things for lasting impact. Reimagine your space with collaborative space, emerging technologies, a fostering learning environment and transform it in 2018.
If you're suffering from information overload when it comes to what's new in technology and Internet resources for children and young adults, join us as we learn what's new in a nutshell.
Novare14 jan branding and funding 101_bpichman_finalBrian Pichman
This document provides guidance on branding, funding, and pitching projects for libraries. It recommends coming up with a catchy name and promoting the brand on social media. Crowdfunding and developing relationships with local businesses and vendors are presented as ways to find funding. The document instructs on creating an elevator pitch and ROI statements to effectively promote projects. It also offers tips on negotiating, asking for donations, and leveraging volunteers, staff, patrons, and local schools and makerspaces. The overall message is that passion and persistence are key to building support and finding resources for new library initiatives.
This document outlines many low-cost and no-cost ideas for libraries to implement innovative programs and improve their spaces on a small budget. It suggests utilizing volunteers, staff, patrons and community members' skills and donations. Ideas include starting maker spaces, using bright colors and patron-made art, circulating unusual items, hosting events like movie nights and lock-ins, and using free or low-cost technology, furniture, and marketing strategies. The goal is to make libraries engaging community hubs without large expenditures.
Computers In Libraries - Big Ideas on A Small Budget (Cybertour)Brian Pichman
Is your budget tight? Space limited? Have great ideas but just need help getting them going? The library world is full of great thinkers and creative people. Through talking with other libraries across the country, here are some great ideas that were done on a small or no budget at all. Attend this session for tips on how to get your next BIG idea implemented. We will discuss everything from program ideas to cool tech solutions.
Computers In Libraries - Innovative Funding AlternativesBrian Pichman
Crowdsourcing support (through sites such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo) is a challenging and often daunting task. In order for a truly successful campaign, there are a variety of steps that need to be meticulously maintained and followed. This session helps you learn the basics, from start to finish, about launching your new idea through a crowd- sourced campaign. It also discusses various methods and strategies to find extra money so that you may do more! It shares strategies and methods from a business perspective that libraries can use to have successful wins. Learn how to do more with less, find new sources for funding, and build a strategy to get more for your library.
Brian Pichman is the Director of Strategic Innovation at Evolve Project. He has worked in libraries since age 16 and now helps libraries implement future ready strategies. The presentation discusses components of a future ready plan including robust infrastructure, budgeting, community partnerships, use of space/time, and data privacy. It also explores taking libraries beyond maker spaces to become "solver spaces" that address issues like the UN's sustainable development goals.
With 2017 coming to an end, our overarching theme heading into 2018 is lasting Innovation + IMPACT. How do libraries, archives and museums expand services and spaces to encompass innovation and build long-lasting IMPACT? Join Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project as he shares how you can be part of changing the way people see libraries by doing a few cost effective innovative things for lasting impact. Reimagine your space with collaborative space, emerging technologies, a fostering learning environment and transform it in 2018.
If you're suffering from information overload when it comes to what's new in technology and Internet resources for children and young adults, join us as we learn what's new in a nutshell.
Novare14 jan branding and funding 101_bpichman_finalBrian Pichman
This document provides guidance on branding, funding, and pitching projects for libraries. It recommends coming up with a catchy name and promoting the brand on social media. Crowdfunding and developing relationships with local businesses and vendors are presented as ways to find funding. The document instructs on creating an elevator pitch and ROI statements to effectively promote projects. It also offers tips on negotiating, asking for donations, and leveraging volunteers, staff, patrons, and local schools and makerspaces. The overall message is that passion and persistence are key to building support and finding resources for new library initiatives.
This document outlines many low-cost and no-cost ideas for libraries to implement innovative programs and improve their spaces on a small budget. It suggests utilizing volunteers, staff, patrons and community members' skills and donations. Ideas include starting maker spaces, using bright colors and patron-made art, circulating unusual items, hosting events like movie nights and lock-ins, and using free or low-cost technology, furniture, and marketing strategies. The goal is to make libraries engaging community hubs without large expenditures.
Computers In Libraries - Big Ideas on A Small Budget (Cybertour)Brian Pichman
Is your budget tight? Space limited? Have great ideas but just need help getting them going? The library world is full of great thinkers and creative people. Through talking with other libraries across the country, here are some great ideas that were done on a small or no budget at all. Attend this session for tips on how to get your next BIG idea implemented. We will discuss everything from program ideas to cool tech solutions.
Computers In Libraries - Innovative Funding AlternativesBrian Pichman
Crowdsourcing support (through sites such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo) is a challenging and often daunting task. In order for a truly successful campaign, there are a variety of steps that need to be meticulously maintained and followed. This session helps you learn the basics, from start to finish, about launching your new idea through a crowd- sourced campaign. It also discusses various methods and strategies to find extra money so that you may do more! It shares strategies and methods from a business perspective that libraries can use to have successful wins. Learn how to do more with less, find new sources for funding, and build a strategy to get more for your library.
Brian Pichman is the Director of Strategic Innovation at Evolve Project. He has worked in libraries since age 16 and now helps libraries implement future ready strategies. The presentation discusses components of a future ready plan including robust infrastructure, budgeting, community partnerships, use of space/time, and data privacy. It also explores taking libraries beyond maker spaces to become "solver spaces" that address issues like the UN's sustainable development goals.
The Baby Boom retirement wave has begun! Their well-honed reference skills and deep knowledge of the collection's traditional resources don't have to disappear. As libraries face the departure of staff with many years of experience, how can we target and retain some of the knowledge they have amassed? Come and hear some ideas and share in a discussion on how to keep the gold in the library's intellectual vault.
Advancing the National Digital Platform Survey FindingsOCLC
The survey found that while many public libraries have engaged in some digitization activities in the past three years, barriers like insufficient staff time, funding, and training prevent more widespread digitization efforts. Historical significance and patron demand were the top criteria libraries used to select collections. The report recommends that libraries increase sharing content to repositories, provide more training opportunities, promote digitized content, and engage in long-term digital preservation planning to help overcome barriers.
I am Founder and Secretary of Reader's Club International A Public Library Networks We are organised several International webinar in this pandemic periods. Our upcoming International webinar on "Research oriented Tools and Techniques" on 21st July 2020 Myself Subhrangshu Sekhar Bhattacharjee, Tripura University Library Tripura, India Our other Resource person are Dr. Eduardo Giordanino, University of Buenos Aires Argentina....
The document discusses strategies for engaging teenage library patrons. It notes that teens need their own dedicated space in the library where they can browse, study, and socialize without feeling overly observed. Elements of a successful teen space include comfortable seating, semi-private study areas, books organized for easy browsing, a librarian presence, writing surfaces, technology like computers and laptops, and room to spread out. The document also recommends teen advisory groups to give teens ownership and influence, and listening to their input when programming events and designing spaces. Outreach to teens where they are, such as schools and online, can help attract more of them to the library.
This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation on the role of culture and libraries as engines of their communities. Abram is an experienced leader in the library and information industry. He discusses how libraries, archives, museums, and galleries are social institutions that must provide transformational and emotional experiences through services like fiction, non-fiction, reading and research. Abram also emphasizes that libraries' core skill is improving the quality of users' questions and experiences, and that they help build life competencies. He argues that libraries should focus on engagement and action over simply providing content.
This document outlines trends in library services for kids and teens including eBooks, iPad story times, virtual author visits with Skype, online summer reading programs, YouTube parties, computer training for kids and teens, tech tutors, and using QR codes for scavenger hunts. Resources for each topic are provided and all websites from the session are available at www.delicious.com/technologyandkids.
Advice from Denelle Wrightson: Library Design, without an Interior Designer (...AGATI Furniture
In the fourth & final installment of our Stacks Removal Series, we interview an expert in the design field, Director of Library Architecture at Dewberry, Denelle Wrightson.
During a time of tight budgets and limited staff, navigating the design process yourself is vital to the success of your project when your budget won't allow you to hire an interior architect.
Wrightson offers her advice for librarians and decision makers doubling as designers, detailing the importance of clear goals, metrics, and the confidence to take chances.
What does it mean to Evolve? Why do Libraries need to Evolve? Through this session, Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project will discuss the importance of redesigning library spaces to make them more interactive and collaborative. The Evolve Project is a collaborative platform that aims to change the way people see libraries through the injection of technology that fosters collaboration and exploration. These technologies include laser tag, Sphero Balls, Sifteo Cubes, interactive Legos, and so much more! See what other libraries have done to build maker spaces, fab labs, and other creative concepts that you can start today!
The document discusses strategies used by the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) to engage teen patrons. It outlines FFL's culture of innovation including open discussions and flexibility. It then details various STEAM and maker programs offered to teens like LEGO robotics, a STEAMPunk club, and a creation club with resources like 3D printers. The document also discusses volunteer opportunities for teens and future goals to expand teen offerings like Minecraft, comics, and more STEAM programming.
1. The document discusses the value and impact of public libraries in Ontario and the work done by FOPL to measure and demonstrate this.
2. FOPL has implemented statistical measurement strategies across Ontario to prove the value of libraries and now tracks numbers longitudinally.
3. Surveys show libraries are the most used cultural institution in Ontario, with 73% of residents using libraries compared to 32-55% for other activities.
Libraries are facing many changes and challenges as technology evolves. Content is becoming more fragmented across different formats and devices. Users are also more diverse with changing needs and expectations. Librarians need to focus on improving user experiences and building communities through learning. They must be open to new ideas, partnerships, and removing barriers to fully support users in this shifting landscape.
FrankenLibraries or Librarytopia? discusses potential futures for libraries. It notes that libraries' core skill is improving users' questions, not just delivering information. It asks if libraries are prepared to support unlimited content across formats and high consumer expectations. The document suggests libraries embrace change, control their attitude towards it, and accept change is constant to ensure relevance in the future.
The document summarizes trends in libraries based on a presentation by Stephen Abram. It notes that libraries will continue serving diverse users and communities with higher expectations for timely services. Content will increasingly include non-text formats like video and audio. Search will expand beyond single-box queries. Devices will focus on collaboration and creation, requiring librarians to provide strategic services rather than just organizing knowledge. Libraries will play important roles in recommendations, community building, education, and advocacy. They will need to embrace change, partnerships, and new opportunities to remain relevant.
Makerspaces: Carnegie Public Library PresentationALATechSource
The document outlines plans to create a digital learning lab and makerspace initiative for teens at the Sewickley Public Library. It introduces the teen services coordinator, digital learning librarian, and teen librarian leading the project. They will apply for grants and partnerships to obtain equipment and mentor support for the new program, which will offer neighborhood-centered digital storytelling and experimentation opportunities in order to establish the library as an incubator for teen interests.
This presentation has been presented many times by the Fayetteville Free Library in many iterations, including for as a webinar for the "American Spaces" series at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and as a continuing education program for Wester New York Library Resource Council.
A to Zoo: meeting from the TEC Center at EriksonCen Campbell
This is the presentation I gave at the TEC Center at Erikson in Chicago on Oct 3&4 2013. In attendance were representatives of the Fred Rogers Center, the TEC Center at Erikson, the Association of Library Services to Children, Children's Technology Review, the California State Library, Digital-Storytime.come & LittleeLit.com
The document provides advice for new librarians and information professionals. It discusses finding your niche within the fragmented library community. It encourages professionals to face their fears, take career risks for impact, learn from positive experiences, get involved in different projects, find a mentor, and ask for help. The document also advises professionals to say no to opportunities occasionally and give themselves breaks from time to time.
Presented by Betha Gutsche at ARSL, 9 September 2017, St. George, Utah (USA).
Learn from the dynamic experiences of fifteen small libraries, who reimagined and reconfigured “smart spaces,” where community members co-create, participate in hands-on learning, and strengthen social connections. You’ll learn how to uncover community needs, interpret the input, generate ideas and prototype those ideas with simple, low-cost materials. It’s transformation!
This document summarizes a presentation about transforming school libraries into learning commons. It discusses the goals of a learning commons and ideas for redesigning the physical space, virtual presence, and programming. The presentation covered removing old furniture and books to create new collaborative spaces, developing an online hub for 24/7 access, and facilitating inquiry-based learning through events and teacher professional development. Attendees then provided ideas in small groups for improving the physical space, virtual platforms, and programming model at their schools.
The Baby Boom retirement wave has begun! Their well-honed reference skills and deep knowledge of the collection's traditional resources don't have to disappear. As libraries face the departure of staff with many years of experience, how can we target and retain some of the knowledge they have amassed? Come and hear some ideas and share in a discussion on how to keep the gold in the library's intellectual vault.
Advancing the National Digital Platform Survey FindingsOCLC
The survey found that while many public libraries have engaged in some digitization activities in the past three years, barriers like insufficient staff time, funding, and training prevent more widespread digitization efforts. Historical significance and patron demand were the top criteria libraries used to select collections. The report recommends that libraries increase sharing content to repositories, provide more training opportunities, promote digitized content, and engage in long-term digital preservation planning to help overcome barriers.
I am Founder and Secretary of Reader's Club International A Public Library Networks We are organised several International webinar in this pandemic periods. Our upcoming International webinar on "Research oriented Tools and Techniques" on 21st July 2020 Myself Subhrangshu Sekhar Bhattacharjee, Tripura University Library Tripura, India Our other Resource person are Dr. Eduardo Giordanino, University of Buenos Aires Argentina....
The document discusses strategies for engaging teenage library patrons. It notes that teens need their own dedicated space in the library where they can browse, study, and socialize without feeling overly observed. Elements of a successful teen space include comfortable seating, semi-private study areas, books organized for easy browsing, a librarian presence, writing surfaces, technology like computers and laptops, and room to spread out. The document also recommends teen advisory groups to give teens ownership and influence, and listening to their input when programming events and designing spaces. Outreach to teens where they are, such as schools and online, can help attract more of them to the library.
This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation on the role of culture and libraries as engines of their communities. Abram is an experienced leader in the library and information industry. He discusses how libraries, archives, museums, and galleries are social institutions that must provide transformational and emotional experiences through services like fiction, non-fiction, reading and research. Abram also emphasizes that libraries' core skill is improving the quality of users' questions and experiences, and that they help build life competencies. He argues that libraries should focus on engagement and action over simply providing content.
This document outlines trends in library services for kids and teens including eBooks, iPad story times, virtual author visits with Skype, online summer reading programs, YouTube parties, computer training for kids and teens, tech tutors, and using QR codes for scavenger hunts. Resources for each topic are provided and all websites from the session are available at www.delicious.com/technologyandkids.
Advice from Denelle Wrightson: Library Design, without an Interior Designer (...AGATI Furniture
In the fourth & final installment of our Stacks Removal Series, we interview an expert in the design field, Director of Library Architecture at Dewberry, Denelle Wrightson.
During a time of tight budgets and limited staff, navigating the design process yourself is vital to the success of your project when your budget won't allow you to hire an interior architect.
Wrightson offers her advice for librarians and decision makers doubling as designers, detailing the importance of clear goals, metrics, and the confidence to take chances.
What does it mean to Evolve? Why do Libraries need to Evolve? Through this session, Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project will discuss the importance of redesigning library spaces to make them more interactive and collaborative. The Evolve Project is a collaborative platform that aims to change the way people see libraries through the injection of technology that fosters collaboration and exploration. These technologies include laser tag, Sphero Balls, Sifteo Cubes, interactive Legos, and so much more! See what other libraries have done to build maker spaces, fab labs, and other creative concepts that you can start today!
The document discusses strategies used by the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) to engage teen patrons. It outlines FFL's culture of innovation including open discussions and flexibility. It then details various STEAM and maker programs offered to teens like LEGO robotics, a STEAMPunk club, and a creation club with resources like 3D printers. The document also discusses volunteer opportunities for teens and future goals to expand teen offerings like Minecraft, comics, and more STEAM programming.
1. The document discusses the value and impact of public libraries in Ontario and the work done by FOPL to measure and demonstrate this.
2. FOPL has implemented statistical measurement strategies across Ontario to prove the value of libraries and now tracks numbers longitudinally.
3. Surveys show libraries are the most used cultural institution in Ontario, with 73% of residents using libraries compared to 32-55% for other activities.
Libraries are facing many changes and challenges as technology evolves. Content is becoming more fragmented across different formats and devices. Users are also more diverse with changing needs and expectations. Librarians need to focus on improving user experiences and building communities through learning. They must be open to new ideas, partnerships, and removing barriers to fully support users in this shifting landscape.
FrankenLibraries or Librarytopia? discusses potential futures for libraries. It notes that libraries' core skill is improving users' questions, not just delivering information. It asks if libraries are prepared to support unlimited content across formats and high consumer expectations. The document suggests libraries embrace change, control their attitude towards it, and accept change is constant to ensure relevance in the future.
The document summarizes trends in libraries based on a presentation by Stephen Abram. It notes that libraries will continue serving diverse users and communities with higher expectations for timely services. Content will increasingly include non-text formats like video and audio. Search will expand beyond single-box queries. Devices will focus on collaboration and creation, requiring librarians to provide strategic services rather than just organizing knowledge. Libraries will play important roles in recommendations, community building, education, and advocacy. They will need to embrace change, partnerships, and new opportunities to remain relevant.
Makerspaces: Carnegie Public Library PresentationALATechSource
The document outlines plans to create a digital learning lab and makerspace initiative for teens at the Sewickley Public Library. It introduces the teen services coordinator, digital learning librarian, and teen librarian leading the project. They will apply for grants and partnerships to obtain equipment and mentor support for the new program, which will offer neighborhood-centered digital storytelling and experimentation opportunities in order to establish the library as an incubator for teen interests.
This presentation has been presented many times by the Fayetteville Free Library in many iterations, including for as a webinar for the "American Spaces" series at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and as a continuing education program for Wester New York Library Resource Council.
A to Zoo: meeting from the TEC Center at EriksonCen Campbell
This is the presentation I gave at the TEC Center at Erikson in Chicago on Oct 3&4 2013. In attendance were representatives of the Fred Rogers Center, the TEC Center at Erikson, the Association of Library Services to Children, Children's Technology Review, the California State Library, Digital-Storytime.come & LittleeLit.com
The document provides advice for new librarians and information professionals. It discusses finding your niche within the fragmented library community. It encourages professionals to face their fears, take career risks for impact, learn from positive experiences, get involved in different projects, find a mentor, and ask for help. The document also advises professionals to say no to opportunities occasionally and give themselves breaks from time to time.
Presented by Betha Gutsche at ARSL, 9 September 2017, St. George, Utah (USA).
Learn from the dynamic experiences of fifteen small libraries, who reimagined and reconfigured “smart spaces,” where community members co-create, participate in hands-on learning, and strengthen social connections. You’ll learn how to uncover community needs, interpret the input, generate ideas and prototype those ideas with simple, low-cost materials. It’s transformation!
This document summarizes a presentation about transforming school libraries into learning commons. It discusses the goals of a learning commons and ideas for redesigning the physical space, virtual presence, and programming. The presentation covered removing old furniture and books to create new collaborative spaces, developing an online hub for 24/7 access, and facilitating inquiry-based learning through events and teacher professional development. Attendees then provided ideas in small groups for improving the physical space, virtual platforms, and programming model at their schools.
This document discusses the concept of libraries as makerspaces. It defines makerspaces as places where people can learn tools and materials to develop creative projects through sharing skills and collaborating. Makerspaces are born out of community collaboration and creativity rather than specific equipment. The document outlines several examples of successful makerspace models in libraries, including collaborative models with non-profits, centralized on-site makerspaces, and opportunistic redesign of existing library spaces. It emphasizes that makerspaces should engage a diversity of community members and interests through partnerships, funding, and resources.
Community Discovery and Ideation: Creating Smart LibrariesOCLC
This document discusses how small libraries can create "smart spaces" through community discovery, ideation, and prototyping. It encourages libraries to authentically engage the community to understand needs and aspirations. Tools like interviews, surveys and workshops help with discovery. Ideas are then brainstormed and prototypes created to test concepts. Examples show how libraries have transformed unused spaces into active learning areas based on community input, like makerspaces, gardens, and tech labs. The process empowers communities and ensures the library remains relevant.
Presentation given at Internet Librarian International Conference, Olympia London, October 21st 2015 on Copenhagen Libraries' controversial new strategy and its implications
The document discusses creating a makerspace in an elementary school library to promote STEAM skills. It provides tips for setting up a makerspace, including choosing low-tech or high-tech materials. Funding options are grant writing, donations, and repurposing unused materials. Effective management of a makerspace involves scheduling times for classes, group sizes, and having students clean up. The goals are to teach problem-solving, collaboration, and exploring interests through hands-on creation and projects.
Anne-Marie Tarter: Our Common Future (SLA Weekend Course 2013)SLA
Anne-Marie Tarter – Our Common Future: What the Learning Commons approach could mean for school libraries. Plenary session at 2013 SLA Weekend Course in Belfast
College of the Rockies - Community Engagement Session #5TraceyEvans25
The College of the Rockies is undertaking an initiative to enhance the student experience through the creation of a "learning commons" consisting of engaging and supportive space(s), services, partnerships and technologies that will facilitate progressive learning, teaching and campus connections and experiences for all students, employees and the larger regional community.
To start the progress, the Library is hosting a series of community engagement sessions to gather stakeholder input to understand users' needs, requirements and preferences to improve library operations, user experiences and future partnership and expansion requirements.
The goal of the stakeholder sessions is to begin the conversation with the College of the Rockies community about how the existing library is, or is not, meeting your needs (for spaces, services, resources, technologies, etc.) and how you would like to see it evolve.
The input gathered at these sessions will drive the design decisions to determine how best to move the Library forward and enhance the student learning experience at the College of the Rockies.
During the fifth and final community engagement session, we provided a full summary of all the community input we have gathered during the previous sessions. All of this input will help us answer the main discussion question; how does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop "learning commons" that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community?
Thank you again to everyone who participated over the last 4 weeks. Please keep checking the project website for updates as this project progresses!
21st Century in a Lower School Classroomlsv43edl669
This document discusses 21st century skills and how to incorporate them into a lower school classroom. It provides examples of how different grades are using technology like iPads, laptops, discussion boards, and flipped classrooms. Ideas for project-based learning and assessments using rubrics are also presented. The document encourages starting small with 21st century skills and sharing ideas with other teachers.
Melanie West, Audience Development Manager at North Ayrshire on offering young people the opportunity to comment in and shape services available to them
The document summarizes presentations from the 2014 MLA/DLA Conference. It discusses several topics:
1) The Geek the Library campaign which aims to raise awareness of funding challenges for public libraries and encourage communities to support their local libraries.
2) Tips for creating dazzling library displays including using book bubbles, books of the day, and props to correspond with materials' checkout periods.
3) The importance of makerspaces in libraries and rethinking what types of programs can foster creative problem solving skills.
4) Recommendations for rearranging libraries using a grocery store model to guide patrons through the space and highlight essential and featured items.
Digital Fluencies: A Story of Trials & TriumphKimberly Eke
The document describes the Penn Libraries' efforts to develop digital fluencies workshops and services. It notes that librarians were stretched thin by the large number of workshops they were providing. The author worked with librarians to develop a framework organizing workshops around key digital fluencies concepts. This framework helped librarians prioritize efforts and explain the connections between various services. It also helped outsiders better understand the library's activities. The framework has continued evolving through iterations and new services now align with fluencies concepts.
NCompass Live - December 11, 2013.
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
When we did our first NCompass Live presentation two years ago (http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=11185) we told about the changes that we had accomplished in the first two years. Tune in to see what we have accomplished and learned in the next two years. This presentation will tell what we are continuing to do to turn the program around. Presenters: David Mixdorf, Dan Nieman, Odessa Meyer: South Sioux City Public Library.
The document discusses trends and issues impacting the future of libraries, including:
- Content will be dominated by non-text formats like video and graphics. Search and discovery will become more immersive.
- Libraries need to focus on strategic alignment with curriculum and transformational services like makerspaces rather than just delivering information.
- Competition will come from non-traditional sources. Advocacy must demonstrate community impact and learning.
- Libraries must upgrade staff competencies, embrace new technologies, and take risks to remain relevant in a changing environment. Cooperation and partnerships can help libraries scale up programs and services.
The document discusses makerspaces, which are shared workspaces where people can access tools and equipment to learn skills through hands-on creation and collaboration. Makerspaces aim to stimulate creativity, innovation, learning, and economic development. Libraries are increasingly hosting makerspaces to provide resources to communities. The document provides examples of how makerspaces have been used in both classroom and non-classroom settings to teach skills across various subject areas in an interactive, project-based manner.
NCompass Live - June 18, 2014.
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
After two years in development, the Edge Initiative launched earlier this year and library leaders are already sharing how Edge has helped them connect with their local government officials, build community partnerships and align their strategic goals with community priorities. Join us to learn how using Edge will help you make strategic decisions about technology services and connect more closely with your community.
Edge, a professional management and leadership tool, gives libraries a look into their local data, from operations to partnerships and programming. It guides library leaders in assessing how their community is using technology and how to align future growth and services with community goals. It also provides useful resources to package and showcase the data to community leaders.
Presenters: Lourdes Aceves, Senior Program Manager, Edge Initiative and Dr. Molly Kinney, Mifflin County Library, Lewistown, PA.
This document outlines Sharon's goals, tools, resources, and initiatives for supporting libraries in her state. It lists 9 goals, 15 tools in their toolbox, and 9 new initiatives under development. It then provides more detailed breakdowns of how specific tools and initiatives can help achieve some of the goals, such as empowering libraries, ensuring equitable services to older adults, and helping libraries provide services to children. It recommends Sharon use a project management software to help organize and track progress on her various goals, tools, resources, and initiatives.
The document provides an overview of Stephen Abram's keynote presentation titled "FrankenLibraries or Librarytopia?" given at the Guelph Public Library on June 7, 2016. The presentation discusses potential futures for libraries, including the increasing role of technology, changing user needs, and new skills required of librarians. It raises questions about libraries' core purpose and strategies for remaining relevant through disruption. The presentation also provides examples of emerging trends and ideas that could impact libraries, such as makerspaces, augmented books, marketing on social media, and libraries supporting e-learning.
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NCompass Live - June 5, 2024
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/NCompassLive/
Trying to connect and understand teenagers can be difficult and overwhelming at times. So how do you attract teens to the library and keep them engaged? This presentation will offer tips on how to connect with teens, build relationships, along with programming ideas to keep them coming back. Maybe they’ll even bring their friends!
Presenter: Mari Vasquez, Youth Services Librarian, Crete (NE) Public Library.
NCompass Live - April 10, 2024
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Libraries have been offering programming for decades, and in many cases the model has been, "Let’s plan a program, promote it, and see who shows up." This approach hasn’t changed much, even with social and technological changes, not to mention the pandemic and streaming programs. Program planning with a marketing mindset starts with identifying your customer’s needs and wants, then developing programs and services to meet those needs and wants. We’ll discuss how to use research – quantitative and qualitative – to plan and market programs that will engage your customers. We’ll talk about "bundling" programs and services for different audience segments. We’ll also cover how this more strategic approach can save time and resources for your library.
Presenter: Cordelia Anderson, Library Marketing and Communications Consultant, Cordelia Anderson Consulting.
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Erin Crockett, Library Director, Carroll County Library, Huntingdon, TN (Population served: 4,433)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Alec Staley, Branch Manager, Worcester County Library – Ocean City Branch, Ocean City, MD (Population served: 6,900)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Amber Sweetland, Director, Kimball Public Library, Kimball, NE (Population served: 2,500)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Abbie Steuhm, Research & Scholarship Librarian, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota State University, Madison, SD (FTE: 2,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Karen Mier, Library Director, Plattsmouth Public Library, Plattsmouth, NE (Population served: 6,620)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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Jennifer Chess, Communications & Marketing Librarian; Lori Mullooly, Events and Programming Librarian; Lisa Gomez, Exhibition Librarian; U.S. Military Academy Library, West Point, NY (FTE: 4,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
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NCompass Live - March 13, 2024
While every library is unique, they all seem to share one thing in common: they could use more money! Grant funding might be the just thing to help buy technology for STEM programming, get a new service initiative off the ground, or complete a renovation. But applying for grants can be overwhelming – and that’s assuming you can even find one for which you qualify. This session aims to introduce you to the tools to make the grant application process more easily navigable. In this session, Kathryn will provide tips for putting your best foot forward when it comes time to submit your proposal. Handouts include a roadmap to success and descriptions of various sections of the application.
Presenter: Kathryn Brockmeier, Grant Consultant.
NCompass Live - February 14, 2024
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Nebraska’s statewide education network, Network Nebraska, has made great strides in expanding broadband services and fostering digital equity in the state. By significantly expanding access to eduroam* in community anchor institutions, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, and libraries, ConnectEd Nebraska has made an important impact on the state’s educational landscape. In addition, ConnectEd Nebraska is piloting innovative collaborations between school districts and local ISPs to expand access to eduroam in unique ways that go beyond traditional anchor institutions, reducing barriers to broadband access and enhancing educational opportunities. Attend this session to learn what eduroam is, where it's deployed throughout the state, and how your library can get involved.
More information is available at https://connectednebraska.com/
* eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating sites.
Presenter: Brett Bieber, Assistant Vice President, IT Client Services, University of Nebraska.
NCompass Live - February 7, 2024
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Do you have WiFi questions? Sherm has the answers!
On this episode on NCompass Live, the Nebraska Library Commission's Library Technology Support Specialist, Andrew 'Sherm' Sherman, will cover:
The current standards of WiFi technology
What WiFi standards and equipment libraries should be utilizing
The pros and cons of the different WiFi configurations in a library environment
The assistance Sherm can provide to libraries with their WiFi and other technology needs
NCompass Live - January 24, 2024
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Brief book talks and reviews of new titles recommended to school and public librarians, covering both middle and high school levels, that were published within the last year.
Presenter: Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, Nebraska Library Commission and Dana Fontaine, Librarian, Fremont High School.
NCompass Live - January 17, 2024
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Have you wondered if your library's website needs some work? How do you decide that, without being subjective? How do you know what to measure, or how to measure it? There are many current standards for content, images, navigation, usability, and more that can be readily applied to your website, allowing for a more objective analysis of what you currently have. A website audit can provide a valuable framework, especially before beginning a full or even partial redesign of your library's site. Learn about data-based principles that can guide your future work and discover some tools that can provide concrete specifics for elements that may need attention.
Presenter: Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). She has been doing web development and design for more than twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She's written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics. As a former children's librarian, she enjoys bringing the "fun of technology" to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.
NCompass Live - January 10, 2024
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What is the Nebraska Library Commission? Who are we? What do we do?
To kick off 2024, we will introduce you to the people and departments of the Nebraska Library Commission.
In Part 2, you will meet Christa Porter, Library Development Director; Tessa Timperly, Communications Coordinator; Gabe Kramer, Talking Book & Braille Service Director; and Devra Dragos, Technology & Access Services Director.
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Big Talk From Small Libraries 2019: Make a Mini Makerspace
1. BIG TALK FROM SMALL
LIBRARIES
Making Mini Makerspaces
Speakers:
Lizzy Boden, Adult Services Librarian
Britney Musial, Teen/Tween Librarian
2. PLAN
Why Makerspaces?
About North Riverside
Patron Surveys and Feedback
Our Response – Making the Makerspaces
Making it Work
Tips and Tricks
3. WHY MAKERSPACES?
Responsive to patron needs
Creative way to do what libraries have always strived to do:
provide education, information, and entertainment
Coding, crafting, access to technology
Engages patrons even more fully – and a great way to show what
all libraries have to offer in the 21st century
4. ABOUT NORTH RIVERSIDE LIBRARY
AND THE COMMUNITY
22,000 square foot building opened in June 1999
The estimated population of the Library District is 6,672
4,500 residents holding library cards which represents about 67%
of the total population
Main Floor – Circulation, Young Adult section, Adult section,
Meeting Room, one Computer Lab with 6 public computers, one
Study Room/Office
Lower Level – Children’s Department, Storytime Room, two public
computers, two Study Rooms, extra under-stair space
5. LOCAL SCHOOLS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Komarek - Kindergarten to 8th grade
Cornerstone Montessori School – 15 months to 6 years old
Village of North Riverside (across the street) – Preschool (2 to 4 years
old)
Parks and Recreation Department – Programs for All Ages
6. WHAT DID THE COMMUNITY
NEED?
Suggestion boxes placed around the library
Main Floor Circulation taking notes from conversations with
patrons
Lower Level Youth Services Help Desk staff members took notes
Teen Advisory Board Meetings (6 – 12 grade) members meet
once a month
Adult Town Hall Forum (Adults 20-50)
Technology help (ages 50 and older)
8. WHAT WE HEARD:
Less desire for “flashy” makerspace materials like 3D printers and
a lot of interest in things like t-shirt presses, button makers,
laminators, and Cricut machines
Programs centered around new technologies
More basic technology help classes
More resources for parents and students
Materials/Kits to check out and take home
9. WHAT DID WE DO WITH THE
FEEDBACK?
Created a “Technology Manager” position (our Circulation
Manager)
Managers met to reconstruct budget to meet the patron needs
Applied for multiple grants
Talked to Friends and Foundation about potential support
Created “Strategic Plan Mini Grants” for staff to suggest ideas to
meet patrons needs/strategic plan
Re-arranged the library to make more room
Began merging storage closets to open up more “rooms”
accessible to the public
WORK IN PROGRESS!
10. WHAT DID WE DO WITH THE
FEEDBACK?
Re-arranged the library to make more room
Moved computers out of computer lab
Benefits:
Patrons can ask for help more easily
Computers are less private
Room can now be used as a mini-makerspace!
Began merging storage closets to open up more “rooms”
accessible to the public
Gave us space for three more mini-makerspaces around
building – Memory Preservation Lab, Kids’ Makerspace, and
Hang Out Nook
11. STARTING THE “MAKERSPACE”
“Project Next Generation (PNG) offers grant funding to public
libraries for establishing educational, after-school programs that
not only provide access to computers, software and various
technology devices, but also hire mentors who are crucial to
helping students develop self-confidence and pride in their newly
acquired skills.”
First time applying - $25,000
Hired 5 mentors
Rest went into technology
Technology is kept in “Makerspace” room where old Computer
Lab was
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19. MAKING THE MEMORY PRESERVATION
LAB
Age Options Grant
First time applying - $12,000 to create community spaces/programs for
Seniors
Only 18 libraries applied for 20 grants – there is money out there!
Developed robust programming schedule centered around the
theme of “Preserving Our Memories”
Created Digital Preservation Lab out of unused first-floor office
VHS-DVD/USB Converter, Slide Converter, Photo Scanner, 8mm Converter,
and more
Old TV we had lying around – but had many offers for donations
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23. MAKING THE HANG OUT NOOK
Grades 2-5
Crafting
This is where the term “makerspace” can come in
Homework
Hanging out
Coloring
Make and Take
Bags that have craft supplies in them
24.
25. MAKING THE KID’S MAKERSPACE
Very beginning of process
Have applied for grants to help us construct the room
appropriately
Toy Library
Extra programming room
Technology programs for K-4
STEAM
Robotics
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28. What if your library doesn’t have
space or the staff and budget are too
small?
29. CRAFT EXCHANGE
Set up directly outside new Makerspace
Low staff impact – patrons can take a craft supply OR leave a
craft supply
Circulation helps by keeping things organized but nothing needs to be
catalogued or checked in/out
Massive patron response
Wealth of donations which we can also use for programs/bring into the
Makerspace
Facebook post about it went viral
Furthers Library/Makerspace mission of expanding creativity and
learning
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31. LIBRARY OF THINGS
Slow start, buying as we get the budget
So far:
Turntables
Donated stamp sets
Wireless Hotspots
Future:
Rokus with Netflix
Game consoles
Cooking Supplies
????
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33. MAKER KITS
Dorr Library: Budget of about 180k, 7 part-time staff members
Hopkins District Library: Budget of about 100k, 3 part-time staff
members
34. STRATEGIC PLANNING MINI
GRANTS
Staff have the ability to submit an application for an item or
program that they feel will help promote the library’s mission
Mini Grants can be up to $500
Quarterly meetings take place with 2 Managers and the Director
to review these Mini Grants
Staff can be approved, turned down, or given some of the money
they requested to rework their idea
35. MAKING THE SPACE WORK
RAILS Classifieds
Big Lots (supply budget)
Old filing drawers
Extra Bookshelves
IKEA
Amazon
Walmart
Patron Donations
36. FINDING GRANTS
There are grants out there that help with library construction
and/or space reconfiguration.
Apply widely – you won’t get them all, but there is more out there
than most people realize.
See if you can find a staff member willing or excited to take it on
and GIVE THEM THE TIME/RESOURCES – even if it’s just an
extra hour off desk a day or taking one other thing off their plate.
37. HOW DO WE MANAGE TO KEEP IT ALL
TOGETHER?
Teen/Tween Makerspace is run by the Teen/Tween Librarian
,Technology Manager. and 5 mentors
What do they do?
Memory Preservation Room is run by the Senior Services
Librarian, Adult Services Librarian, the Technology Manager, and
Circulation Staff
What do they do?
38. HOW DO WE MANAGE TO KEEP IT ALL
TOGETHER?
Children Makerspace will be run by the Youth Services Manager,
Youth Services Assistant ,Youth Services Staff members
assistance, and parents are encouraged to be in the room with
their children
What do they do?
Hang Out Nook will be run by the Youth Services Manager, Youth
Services Assistant ,Youth Services Staff members assistance
What do they do?
39. HOW DO WE MANAGE TO KEEP IT ALL
TOGETHER?
Step-by-Step
Resources:
Making Space for Active Learning in Your Library -
WebJunction
40. TIPS AND TRICKS
Apply for grants. Just apply!
Unsure if you can get it? Apply. Less people apply than you think
Survey your community
Don’t do it just to do it!
Get staff on board
This can be a big transition and is extra work, and needs buy-in
Surveying community to show needs can really help with this
While it’s true we’re going fast and whole hog, you don’t have to!
The work can be undertaken slowly and/or in a piecemeal fashion as you get
the resources to do it – for example, all our spaces are still very much in
process
We haven’t even changed the signage yet!
Have facebook (viral craft exchange)/our website/canva – open as different tabs
Rethinking role of library in community! Doesn’t have to be “3D printers and technology only” – it’s about patron service
Note that we’re talking about this info so as to give the idea of where we’re coming from – we believe every library can do something similar, but need to change it up based on their resources.
Komarek – low-income students percentage is 42.5% (2017 Illinois District Report Card)
AGGRESSIVELY APPLIED – just throw your app out there! Anything else about feedback?
Challenges?!
Yes – and maybe here’s a place to talk about the future grants we applied for to refit the space?
Challenges for the space without the money
Merged with backroom desks to open up old office. Donations for help with supplies/packing
if we don’t receive them, we will fiddle with our budget, ask for volunteers for construction, talk to our Friends and Foundation, and go slowly.
Talk about taxes?
Surveys!
Things like Scrapbooking Kits, Embroidery Kits, Exercise kits (videos with barbells, mats), Canning Kits, Stamping Kits, etc (think Library of Things)
– some we just applied for are the Loletta D. Fyan grant from the ALA and the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces grant from OCLC/IMLS/WebJunction. The Illinois Secretary of State also offers one.
You’re asking your staff to go above and beyond here, and possibly rethink their roles. Some may be okay with it and some will give you some pushback. Find volunteers where/if you can. Adult – teens start at 7th grade – all managers create, run, update, purchase / mentors run, advise, suggest | Senior Services Librarian (creating the programs), Adult Services Librarian (researching and purchasing the equipment), the Technology Manager runs the programs, and Circulation Staff help with scheduling one-on-one Device Advice and sign-ups.
Run, create, suggest, clean, assist, purchase
Part time ys staff member will be running “programs” aka creating make and take items
Remember about “rethinking role of library in community” at beginning ---- step by step process to learn how to do that!!!!!!!!!!!
is a self-paced learning experience to guide your library through the process of rethinking and reconfiguring physical space to make room for active learning and work with your community to create new services and programs.
or buy items because you THINK the community will like them. Engage the community so you aren’t wasting resources. This is less time intensive than you’d think.
Talk about free website resources – we used canva and printed our own stuff