The document discusses the Georgetown County Library's use of innovative strategies like gaming and digital technologies to engage community members and address challenges like limited resources. Key points:
1) The library has launched gaming centers and programs to attract new visitors, especially teens and young adults, and has seen increases in library card holders, materials checkouts, and program attendance as a result.
2) Digital arts programs in areas like game design, filmmaking, and storytelling have also helped stimulate literacy.
3) The library partners with local organizations on initiatives like a hurricane preparedness project using tools like digital photography, filmmaking, and game simulations.
The document discusses various social media tools that a university library can use to connect with students, patrons, and the community. It provides statistics on the popularity of tools like Facebook, Twitter, and Second Life. It also lists some of the activities the library is directly involved in, such as book discussions, providing resources to the homeless and more.
The Maine Library Association annual report summarizes the organization's activities in 2008-2009. Key points include:
- MLA increased membership to 425, held a successful conference with 257 attendees, and updated its website.
- The organization collaborated with other library groups, participated in legislative advocacy, and increased its social media presence.
- MLA committees addressed issues like scholarships, intellectual freedom, youth services, and the upcoming conference.
- Looking ahead, MLA aims to strengthen member engagement, host another successful conference, build coalitions, and grow its membership to 1,000 by 2011.
Arsl Survey Association For Rural & Small Libraries 2009 CommunicationSonja Plummer Morgan
The survey results from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries' 2009 communication survey found that the majority of respondents were library directors, most worked at libraries with populations between 1,000-5,000, and nearly half received their rural news and information from their state libraries, with most respondents from Iowa.
This document discusses how libraries can provide passport acceptance services to earn revenue and better serve their communities. It outlines the benefits libraries have seen, including earning $11,475 from 410 passport applications, gaining new patrons, developing relationships, and positioning the library as innovative. It provides tips for implementation, such as training multiple staff, accommodating applicants, and coordinating hours with other agencies. Libraries can designate staff as acceptance agents through a three step process to start providing this valuable service.
Social networking sites have become an integral part of modern society, allowing people to connect and share information online. However, these platforms also present risks if not used carefully, such as oversharing private details or spreading misinformation. This paper proposes applying principles of psychology and sociology to help people maximize the benefits of social media while mitigating potential downsides.
This document discusses how rural and small libraries can use social networking tools and Web 2.0 technologies to connect with patrons and overcome limitations of small resources. It introduces social networks and explores tools like blogs, wikis, Flickr and Facebook that allow libraries to share information, advertise events, and connect with local and distant readers despite rural isolation. Examples are given of small libraries successfully using these strategies to engage patrons and provide online services.
The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, Maine is presenting its budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. The library has served the community since 1908 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008. It is projecting circulation to exceed 123,000 for 2007, up from 117,315 the previous year. The budget proposal includes increases for technology, materials, programming, and staff training to continue improving services and attracting more patrons. Future budget issues include making the building fully accessible and upgrading safety and maintenance systems.
This document discusses how libraries can better serve homeless patrons in rural communities. It explores perceptions of homelessness and provides solutions libraries have implemented, such as installing a public phone, collaborating with social services, and creating online resources. The document advocates keeping an open mind, applying policies fairly, and seeing homeless patrons as people rather than circumstances. It also encourages librarians to work with community partners and be leaders in addressing the issue.
This document discusses how libraries can engage locally while connecting globally through new literacies like social media. It provides statistics showing increased library visitation and materials usage. Libraries can use social media to connect with former residents, job seekers, and local businesses to boost their communities. The future roles of libraries may include workforce development, economic development, grant writing, and connecting people to nature and sustainability issues. It concludes by providing contact information for the library's director.
University of Maine at Presque Isle Social Networking Presentation 1.09Sonja Plummer Morgan
The document discusses various social media tools that a university library can use to connect with students, patrons, and the community. It provides statistics on the popularity of tools like Facebook, Twitter, and Second Life. It also lists some of the activities the library is directly involved in, such as book discussions, providing resources to the homeless and more.
This document provides information about legal research resources at the local, state, and federal levels in Maine. It outlines various online and print sources for Maine statutes, bills, cases, ordinances, and legislative information. These include the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, the Maine State Legislature website, LexisNexis, and databases available through the Maine State Library system like Academic Search Premier and Regional Business News.
The document discusses the challenges of working as a rural or small librarian. It notes that 80% of libraries serve populations under 25,000 and that many rural libraries have only one full-time staff member and collections under 10,000 books. Rural librarians often feel isolated but have opportunities to innovate and create new services to meet community needs since they understand the community well. The document provides advice on networking, using words that emphasize positive change on resumes and interviews, and leveraging professional organizations to help mitigate isolation.
This document discusses how rural and small libraries can use social networking tools and Web 2.0 technologies to connect with patrons and each other despite limited resources. It introduces social networks and explores tools like blogs, wikis, Flickr and Facebook that allow libraries to share information, advertise events, and mitigate rural isolation. Examples are given of small libraries successfully using these technologies on limited budgets to engage with patrons of all ages and provide reference services, readers' advisory and professional development opportunities online.
The document promotes joining the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). It provides a brief history of ARSL starting in 1982 and encourages participation through committee work, board membership, and helping with the annual conference. Benefits of membership include access to discussion forums and resources for rural librarians, as well as supporting advocacy for rural libraries.
This document discusses a library's creation of a presence on an online social network called the Doll Palace in 2007. The intent was to engage patrons and reach those they were not currently serving. On the site, librarians encourage reading through book reviews and suggestions. Members can chat, share files and photos, create dolls and diaries, search databases, and email. The library aims to meet users where they are comfortable through popular online tools.
The document discusses the Georgetown County Library's use of innovative strategies like gaming and digital technologies to engage community members and address challenges like limited resources. Key points:
1) The library has launched gaming centers and programs to attract new visitors, especially teens and young adults, and has seen increases in library card holders, materials checkouts, and program attendance as a result.
2) Digital arts programs in areas like game design, filmmaking, and storytelling have also helped stimulate literacy.
3) The library partners with local organizations on initiatives like a hurricane preparedness project using tools like digital photography, filmmaking, and game simulations.
The document discusses various social media tools that a university library can use to connect with students, patrons, and the community. It provides statistics on the popularity of tools like Facebook, Twitter, and Second Life. It also lists some of the activities the library is directly involved in, such as book discussions, providing resources to the homeless and more.
The Maine Library Association annual report summarizes the organization's activities in 2008-2009. Key points include:
- MLA increased membership to 425, held a successful conference with 257 attendees, and updated its website.
- The organization collaborated with other library groups, participated in legislative advocacy, and increased its social media presence.
- MLA committees addressed issues like scholarships, intellectual freedom, youth services, and the upcoming conference.
- Looking ahead, MLA aims to strengthen member engagement, host another successful conference, build coalitions, and grow its membership to 1,000 by 2011.
Arsl Survey Association For Rural & Small Libraries 2009 CommunicationSonja Plummer Morgan
The survey results from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries' 2009 communication survey found that the majority of respondents were library directors, most worked at libraries with populations between 1,000-5,000, and nearly half received their rural news and information from their state libraries, with most respondents from Iowa.
This document discusses how libraries can provide passport acceptance services to earn revenue and better serve their communities. It outlines the benefits libraries have seen, including earning $11,475 from 410 passport applications, gaining new patrons, developing relationships, and positioning the library as innovative. It provides tips for implementation, such as training multiple staff, accommodating applicants, and coordinating hours with other agencies. Libraries can designate staff as acceptance agents through a three step process to start providing this valuable service.
Social networking sites have become an integral part of modern society, allowing people to connect and share information online. However, these platforms also present risks if not used carefully, such as oversharing private details or spreading misinformation. This paper proposes applying principles of psychology and sociology to help people maximize the benefits of social media while mitigating potential downsides.
This document discusses how rural and small libraries can use social networking tools and Web 2.0 technologies to connect with patrons and overcome limitations of small resources. It introduces social networks and explores tools like blogs, wikis, Flickr and Facebook that allow libraries to share information, advertise events, and connect with local and distant readers despite rural isolation. Examples are given of small libraries successfully using these strategies to engage patrons and provide online services.
The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, Maine is presenting its budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. The library has served the community since 1908 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008. It is projecting circulation to exceed 123,000 for 2007, up from 117,315 the previous year. The budget proposal includes increases for technology, materials, programming, and staff training to continue improving services and attracting more patrons. Future budget issues include making the building fully accessible and upgrading safety and maintenance systems.
This document discusses how libraries can better serve homeless patrons in rural communities. It explores perceptions of homelessness and provides solutions libraries have implemented, such as installing a public phone, collaborating with social services, and creating online resources. The document advocates keeping an open mind, applying policies fairly, and seeing homeless patrons as people rather than circumstances. It also encourages librarians to work with community partners and be leaders in addressing the issue.
This document discusses how libraries can engage locally while connecting globally through new literacies like social media. It provides statistics showing increased library visitation and materials usage. Libraries can use social media to connect with former residents, job seekers, and local businesses to boost their communities. The future roles of libraries may include workforce development, economic development, grant writing, and connecting people to nature and sustainability issues. It concludes by providing contact information for the library's director.
University of Maine at Presque Isle Social Networking Presentation 1.09Sonja Plummer Morgan
The document discusses various social media tools that a university library can use to connect with students, patrons, and the community. It provides statistics on the popularity of tools like Facebook, Twitter, and Second Life. It also lists some of the activities the library is directly involved in, such as book discussions, providing resources to the homeless and more.
This document provides information about legal research resources at the local, state, and federal levels in Maine. It outlines various online and print sources for Maine statutes, bills, cases, ordinances, and legislative information. These include the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library, the Maine State Legislature website, LexisNexis, and databases available through the Maine State Library system like Academic Search Premier and Regional Business News.
The document discusses the challenges of working as a rural or small librarian. It notes that 80% of libraries serve populations under 25,000 and that many rural libraries have only one full-time staff member and collections under 10,000 books. Rural librarians often feel isolated but have opportunities to innovate and create new services to meet community needs since they understand the community well. The document provides advice on networking, using words that emphasize positive change on resumes and interviews, and leveraging professional organizations to help mitigate isolation.
This document discusses how rural and small libraries can use social networking tools and Web 2.0 technologies to connect with patrons and each other despite limited resources. It introduces social networks and explores tools like blogs, wikis, Flickr and Facebook that allow libraries to share information, advertise events, and mitigate rural isolation. Examples are given of small libraries successfully using these technologies on limited budgets to engage with patrons of all ages and provide reference services, readers' advisory and professional development opportunities online.
The document promotes joining the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). It provides a brief history of ARSL starting in 1982 and encourages participation through committee work, board membership, and helping with the annual conference. Benefits of membership include access to discussion forums and resources for rural librarians, as well as supporting advocacy for rural libraries.
This document discusses a library's creation of a presence on an online social network called the Doll Palace in 2007. The intent was to engage patrons and reach those they were not currently serving. On the site, librarians encourage reading through book reviews and suggestions. Members can chat, share files and photos, create dolls and diaries, search databases, and email. The library aims to meet users where they are comfortable through popular online tools.