Presentation extracted from the paper «Double Force. Applying indicators and qualitative measuring to the public library learning space” by Mr. Petter von Krogh and Mrs. Jannicke Røgler at the 79th IFLA Conference in Singapore 2013.

1. DOUBLE FORCE
APPLYING INDICATORS AND QUALITATIVE MEASURING
TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY LEARNING SPACE
Petter von Krogh
Jannicke Røgler
79th IFLA World Library and Information Congress | Singapore 2013

2. Overview
> Background
> The four-space model
> Defining a public library learning arena
> The Buskerud Measuring Model
> Experiences – results
> The use of national indicators
> User interface - Google forms
> Conclusion
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3. Background
> The advance of the knowledge society
> The widespread population in Norway makes distance learning
especially important
> Libraries as facilitators for lifelong learners
> Our project aim is to measure how well prepared the libraries
are to provide service to lifelong learners
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4. The four-space model
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(Jochumsen & Rasmussen & Skot-Hansen, 2010)

5. Contents of the Learning Arena
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6. 122 Definitions of Potential and Performance
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7. The Buskerud Measuring Model
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8. Experiences with the model
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WANTED:
> Higher Accuracy of Level Definitions
> Ease-of-use

9. National indicators for public libraries
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10. The use of National Indicators
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11. Example: Grading an indicator
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Number of
inhabitants
High Score
25%
Medium Score
50%
Low Score
25%
+50 thousand 6-11 15-19 22-32
-5 thousand 6-34 35-60 60-92
C4. Media financed by the Norwegian Cultural
Fund, proportion of total additions

12. User Interface – Google forms
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13. Four –Space & Buskerud Measuring Model
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14. Thank you for your attention!
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> petter.krogh@bfk.no
> jannicke.rogler@bfk.no
> buskerud.fylkesbibl.no
79th IFLA World Library and Information Congress | Singapore 2013