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!
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.
The powers of consortia: scaling capacity, learning, innovation and influencelisld
Libraries and related organizations group together in a variety of ways to get their work done. They consort, for example, to lobby, to negotiate and license, and to build shared infrastructure.
However, there are other aspects of collective activity that are becoming more important. In fact, I suggest that two are increasingly central to successful library activity: these are learning and innovation.
Thinking this way about consortial activity suggests four areas where libraries come together to create scale advantages: capacity, learning, innovation, influence.
Some consortial organizations span several of these, some are more specialised.
This presentation will consider consortia under these headings. It will also briefly discuss how choices about scope, scale and sourcing are important decision points for consortia when considering their mission and investments.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Boston Library Consortium Board on December 4, 2020. It discusses opportunities for the consortium's member institutions, which include both research universities and career-focused universities, to collaborate on initiatives like library instruction, acquisitions coordination, and shared print collections. The document also examines tradeoffs between institutional autonomy and consolidation at the consortial level for activities such as a shared ILS or digital infrastructure. Finally, it outlines a vision for optimally distributed collections across the consortium through greater system awareness, collection commitments, and coordinated management.
Rediscoverying discovery: three general exampleslisld
Presented at CNI virtual meeting, an overview of some trends in library discovery. Considers how libraries are considering how to present a more holistic experience online.
When Rubber Meets the Road: Rethinking Your Library Collections by Roger Scho...Charleston Conference
This document summarizes a presentation given by Roger C. Schonfeld at the Charleston Conference on rethinking library collections. Schonfeld discusses how user needs are shifting away from print journals towards electronic formats. While user needs are changing, print collections still need to be preserved. Library collaborations can help reduce costs by ensuring at least one print copy is preserved while giving libraries more flexibility in managing local print collections. Schonfeld proposes a risk-informed, research-based approach to categorize materials based on their preservation needs and determine optimal levels of print preservation.
The document discusses trends relevant to libraries and community needs. It covers topics like lifestyle trends, technology trends, library facilities and services, public perceptions, and alternative visions for libraries. Specific trends mentioned include programming trends like maker spaces and experience-based programs, and community engagement trends like social media use. Major trends relevant to Yukon communities discussed include co-working spaces, technology training, and partnerships between libraries and other organizations.
Ontarians visit their public libraries more than any other cultural, recreational, or commercial activity. Public libraries in Ontario average 198,630 visits per day - more daily visits than all major sports teams combined and more than foreign tourists visiting all of Canada. With over 1,157 branches serving 99.34% of Ontario's population, public libraries are truly the most widely used and accessible community hubs across the province.
This document discusses sharing information literacy resources through communities of practice. It summarizes the results of a survey of over 300 librarians which found that the top barriers to using open educational resources were not knowing where to find them, concerns about quality, and resources not being relevant to the subject area. The top motivations for selecting particular resources were reputation of the creator or institution, relevance, and open licensing. Creating an online community and events were proposed to help librarians overcome barriers and advocate for open sharing of resources.
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.
The powers of consortia: scaling capacity, learning, innovation and influencelisld
Libraries and related organizations group together in a variety of ways to get their work done. They consort, for example, to lobby, to negotiate and license, and to build shared infrastructure.
However, there are other aspects of collective activity that are becoming more important. In fact, I suggest that two are increasingly central to successful library activity: these are learning and innovation.
Thinking this way about consortial activity suggests four areas where libraries come together to create scale advantages: capacity, learning, innovation, influence.
Some consortial organizations span several of these, some are more specialised.
This presentation will consider consortia under these headings. It will also briefly discuss how choices about scope, scale and sourcing are important decision points for consortia when considering their mission and investments.
This document summarizes a meeting of the Boston Library Consortium Board on December 4, 2020. It discusses opportunities for the consortium's member institutions, which include both research universities and career-focused universities, to collaborate on initiatives like library instruction, acquisitions coordination, and shared print collections. The document also examines tradeoffs between institutional autonomy and consolidation at the consortial level for activities such as a shared ILS or digital infrastructure. Finally, it outlines a vision for optimally distributed collections across the consortium through greater system awareness, collection commitments, and coordinated management.
Rediscoverying discovery: three general exampleslisld
Presented at CNI virtual meeting, an overview of some trends in library discovery. Considers how libraries are considering how to present a more holistic experience online.
When Rubber Meets the Road: Rethinking Your Library Collections by Roger Scho...Charleston Conference
This document summarizes a presentation given by Roger C. Schonfeld at the Charleston Conference on rethinking library collections. Schonfeld discusses how user needs are shifting away from print journals towards electronic formats. While user needs are changing, print collections still need to be preserved. Library collaborations can help reduce costs by ensuring at least one print copy is preserved while giving libraries more flexibility in managing local print collections. Schonfeld proposes a risk-informed, research-based approach to categorize materials based on their preservation needs and determine optimal levels of print preservation.
The document discusses trends relevant to libraries and community needs. It covers topics like lifestyle trends, technology trends, library facilities and services, public perceptions, and alternative visions for libraries. Specific trends mentioned include programming trends like maker spaces and experience-based programs, and community engagement trends like social media use. Major trends relevant to Yukon communities discussed include co-working spaces, technology training, and partnerships between libraries and other organizations.
Ontarians visit their public libraries more than any other cultural, recreational, or commercial activity. Public libraries in Ontario average 198,630 visits per day - more daily visits than all major sports teams combined and more than foreign tourists visiting all of Canada. With over 1,157 branches serving 99.34% of Ontario's population, public libraries are truly the most widely used and accessible community hubs across the province.
This document discusses sharing information literacy resources through communities of practice. It summarizes the results of a survey of over 300 librarians which found that the top barriers to using open educational resources were not knowing where to find them, concerns about quality, and resources not being relevant to the subject area. The top motivations for selecting particular resources were reputation of the creator or institution, relevance, and open licensing. Creating an online community and events were proposed to help librarians overcome barriers and advocate for open sharing of resources.
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.
Stephen Abram presented on trends affecting public libraries, including technology trends like increased use of mobile devices and online learning, demographic trends like aging populations, and programming trends like makerspaces and e-learning. He discussed how libraries are becoming community hubs and destinations through placemaking and partnerships. Abram emphasized the importance of measuring impact and community engagement to demonstrate the value of libraries.
An unprecedented national coalition has formed to design and pilot a series of public access technology benchmarks for public libraries, with $2.8 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The coalition—which represents library and local government leaders—will develop guidelines that define quality technology services at libraries and how to continuously improve them to motivate local re-investment in public technology access at libraries.
The document discusses the future of public libraries. It notes that libraries need to move away from being focused on driving activity internally and move towards intentional partnerships with other organizations in the community to make a difference. Key trends include more connectivity through mobile technology and an empowered customer who wants to both learn and create. The document argues that libraries must orient themselves outward by listening to the community, collaborating with partners, and allowing community input so libraries can transition from solely providing information to enabling creation, learning and innovation.
THRIVING ON DISRUPTION The reinvention of the public library Liz McGettigan
DISRUPT OR BE DISRUPTED
THE RESPONSIVE, ACTIVE LIBRARY,THE PEOPLE, SPACES, TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES OF THE FUTURE. - examples of library transformations, an exploration of the future for libraries
Becoming a Great Academic Liaison WorkshopALATechSource
The document discusses the evolving role of academic library liaisons. It begins by introducing the presenters and asking library liaisons how many hours they devote to liaison work. It then outlines the history of liaison roles from the prehistoric age focusing on collection development and communication to the modern era with expanded roles in areas like technology support, curriculum involvement, and copyright advising. The rest of the document offers tips, examples, and trends related to key liaison responsibilities and the future of liaison work, emphasizing continued focus on communication, collaboration, and developing user-centered services.
Selematsela re orienting the role of the informaiton specialist in the knowle...FOTIM
1) The document discusses the changing role of information specialists in the knowledge society, where data sharing and management are increasingly important.
2) It emphasizes the benefits of open data sharing, such as greater knowledge development and research impact, and the need for data preservation policies and partnerships with data organizations.
3) The document argues that information specialists can add value through communities of practice, electronic document management, bibliometric analysis, and supporting data monitoring and evaluation.
The document discusses emerging trends in libraries and how libraries must adapt. It notes that libraries need to focus on services over collections, partner with other organizations, and support new forms of content and learning. Libraries must experiment with new ideas and be open to change to remain relevant as user needs and expectations change in the digital age.
At the American Library Association's National Library Legislative Day, Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie will discuss 11 key takeaways from the Project's libraries research.
This presentation was provided by Pedro Reynoso of Chabot College, during the NISO training series "Assessment Practices and Metrics for the 21st Century (Session Two)," held on November 1, 2019.
The document discusses the future of libraries and opportunities for innovation. It contains the following key points in 3 sentences:
The director of Library Futures, Joe Murphy, hopes to expand library creativity, multiply instances of innovation, and empower future-leaning projects. The future of libraries is uncertain but posing questions about it invites investment in answers and new opportunities. New roles like Chief Creative Officer and Director of Makerspaces can serve as bubbles of creativity and partnership are seen as an engine for growth.
This document discusses emerging trends in libraries for 2016. It notes that libraries are constantly changing and throwing pebbles to make a difference in their communities. It discusses how libraries are moving beyond physical collections and focusing more on serving users through programs, services, and digital resources. The document also suggests that libraries will need to focus on transformational services, strategic alignment with education, supporting e-learning and distance education, makerspaces, and being ready to support new formats like augmented and virtual reality.
Victorian Public Libraries 2030 and statewide projects ict sigPLVNICT
1. The document outlines workforce development initiatives for Victorian public libraries from 2014-2017. It identifies key skills needed for the future through a skills audit project and strategic framework called Victorian Public Libraries 2030.
2. The skills audit found gaps in areas like digital literacy, social media skills, and ICT support. In response, a training program was developed around themes of partnerships, programming, collections, and digital literacy.
3. A major focus was creating online digital literacy training to build confidence and skills for around 1,000 library staff statewide. The initiatives aimed to prepare the workforce to meet changing community needs as identified in the 2030 strategic framework.
Digital storytelling: an opportunity for libraries to lead in the digital ageHazel Hall
Research seminar presentation to staff of the Centre for Social Informatics at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland by Dr Brian Detlor of McMaster University, Canada on 16th July 2015.
Wrangling Cats: A Case Study of a Library Consortium MigrationNASIG
The Orbis Cascade Alliance is a consortium of 37 public and private academic institutions in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. In January 2012, the Alliance began a two-year process of migrating all 37 institutions to a single, shared ILS. Migrating in four cohorts every six months, the first cohort of six institutions went live with Alma and Primo in July 2013 with the final cohort migrating in December 2014. A representative from one of the six pioneering libraries will discuss the motivations for migrating to Alma/Primo as a consortium, the implementation process, key post-migration wins, lessons learned, and migration tips and tricks.
Steve Shadle
University of Washington
Serials Access Librarian
Seattle, WA
Steve's primary responsibility at the University of Washington Libraries is to manage the library linking systems that provide access to journal full-text. In addition, he catalogs eSerials selected and licensed by the UW Libraries. Steve's background in serial standards began with his work as an ISSN Cataloger at the Library of Congress and currently includes serving on the NISO Standing Committee for Presentation and Identification of Electronic Journals (PIE-J). Steve is an accomplished cataloging trainer and gives regular presentations on library cataloging and metadata and the role library systems play in providing access to content.
Meeting The Expectations Of Today’s UsersPLAI STRLC
This document discusses how libraries need to evolve beyond traditional models to meet modern user expectations. It outlines how the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies and a Library 2.0 model can help libraries provide information anywhere and anytime to users with a variety of needs and values. The document proposes an "Info Common" approach that focuses on equity of access, personalized service, and flexibility to meet individual user needs.
Hugh Murphy & Michael Leigh presentation '3d Printing @Maynooth Library' delivered at #asl2015 'The inside out library: collaboration, inspiration, transformation' February 27th 2015
The Nebraska Library Commission supports education for librarians by providing programs, but also by providing scholarships and grants to aid individuals in furthering their professional education. Kathryn Brockmeier and Laura Johnson will discuss the NLC scholarship program and the Continuing Education and Training Grants for 2012.
NCompass Live - Oct. 12, 2011.
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.
Reaching New Audiences with Community DialoguesNCIL - STAR_Net
This document provides information about conducting community dialogues at libraries to get feedback from community members. It discusses the goals of community dialogues, how to plan one, examples of partnerships libraries can form, tips for communication, potential successes and pitfalls. The document ends by sharing feedback and suggestions from libraries that have already conducted community dialogues and provides resources for libraries interested in hosting their own.
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.
Stephen Abram presented on trends affecting public libraries, including technology trends like increased use of mobile devices and online learning, demographic trends like aging populations, and programming trends like makerspaces and e-learning. He discussed how libraries are becoming community hubs and destinations through placemaking and partnerships. Abram emphasized the importance of measuring impact and community engagement to demonstrate the value of libraries.
An unprecedented national coalition has formed to design and pilot a series of public access technology benchmarks for public libraries, with $2.8 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The coalition—which represents library and local government leaders—will develop guidelines that define quality technology services at libraries and how to continuously improve them to motivate local re-investment in public technology access at libraries.
The document discusses the future of public libraries. It notes that libraries need to move away from being focused on driving activity internally and move towards intentional partnerships with other organizations in the community to make a difference. Key trends include more connectivity through mobile technology and an empowered customer who wants to both learn and create. The document argues that libraries must orient themselves outward by listening to the community, collaborating with partners, and allowing community input so libraries can transition from solely providing information to enabling creation, learning and innovation.
THRIVING ON DISRUPTION The reinvention of the public library Liz McGettigan
DISRUPT OR BE DISRUPTED
THE RESPONSIVE, ACTIVE LIBRARY,THE PEOPLE, SPACES, TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES OF THE FUTURE. - examples of library transformations, an exploration of the future for libraries
Becoming a Great Academic Liaison WorkshopALATechSource
The document discusses the evolving role of academic library liaisons. It begins by introducing the presenters and asking library liaisons how many hours they devote to liaison work. It then outlines the history of liaison roles from the prehistoric age focusing on collection development and communication to the modern era with expanded roles in areas like technology support, curriculum involvement, and copyright advising. The rest of the document offers tips, examples, and trends related to key liaison responsibilities and the future of liaison work, emphasizing continued focus on communication, collaboration, and developing user-centered services.
Selematsela re orienting the role of the informaiton specialist in the knowle...FOTIM
1) The document discusses the changing role of information specialists in the knowledge society, where data sharing and management are increasingly important.
2) It emphasizes the benefits of open data sharing, such as greater knowledge development and research impact, and the need for data preservation policies and partnerships with data organizations.
3) The document argues that information specialists can add value through communities of practice, electronic document management, bibliometric analysis, and supporting data monitoring and evaluation.
The document discusses emerging trends in libraries and how libraries must adapt. It notes that libraries need to focus on services over collections, partner with other organizations, and support new forms of content and learning. Libraries must experiment with new ideas and be open to change to remain relevant as user needs and expectations change in the digital age.
At the American Library Association's National Library Legislative Day, Pew Internet Director Lee Rainie will discuss 11 key takeaways from the Project's libraries research.
This presentation was provided by Pedro Reynoso of Chabot College, during the NISO training series "Assessment Practices and Metrics for the 21st Century (Session Two)," held on November 1, 2019.
The document discusses the future of libraries and opportunities for innovation. It contains the following key points in 3 sentences:
The director of Library Futures, Joe Murphy, hopes to expand library creativity, multiply instances of innovation, and empower future-leaning projects. The future of libraries is uncertain but posing questions about it invites investment in answers and new opportunities. New roles like Chief Creative Officer and Director of Makerspaces can serve as bubbles of creativity and partnership are seen as an engine for growth.
This document discusses emerging trends in libraries for 2016. It notes that libraries are constantly changing and throwing pebbles to make a difference in their communities. It discusses how libraries are moving beyond physical collections and focusing more on serving users through programs, services, and digital resources. The document also suggests that libraries will need to focus on transformational services, strategic alignment with education, supporting e-learning and distance education, makerspaces, and being ready to support new formats like augmented and virtual reality.
Victorian Public Libraries 2030 and statewide projects ict sigPLVNICT
1. The document outlines workforce development initiatives for Victorian public libraries from 2014-2017. It identifies key skills needed for the future through a skills audit project and strategic framework called Victorian Public Libraries 2030.
2. The skills audit found gaps in areas like digital literacy, social media skills, and ICT support. In response, a training program was developed around themes of partnerships, programming, collections, and digital literacy.
3. A major focus was creating online digital literacy training to build confidence and skills for around 1,000 library staff statewide. The initiatives aimed to prepare the workforce to meet changing community needs as identified in the 2030 strategic framework.
Digital storytelling: an opportunity for libraries to lead in the digital ageHazel Hall
Research seminar presentation to staff of the Centre for Social Informatics at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland by Dr Brian Detlor of McMaster University, Canada on 16th July 2015.
Wrangling Cats: A Case Study of a Library Consortium MigrationNASIG
The Orbis Cascade Alliance is a consortium of 37 public and private academic institutions in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. In January 2012, the Alliance began a two-year process of migrating all 37 institutions to a single, shared ILS. Migrating in four cohorts every six months, the first cohort of six institutions went live with Alma and Primo in July 2013 with the final cohort migrating in December 2014. A representative from one of the six pioneering libraries will discuss the motivations for migrating to Alma/Primo as a consortium, the implementation process, key post-migration wins, lessons learned, and migration tips and tricks.
Steve Shadle
University of Washington
Serials Access Librarian
Seattle, WA
Steve's primary responsibility at the University of Washington Libraries is to manage the library linking systems that provide access to journal full-text. In addition, he catalogs eSerials selected and licensed by the UW Libraries. Steve's background in serial standards began with his work as an ISSN Cataloger at the Library of Congress and currently includes serving on the NISO Standing Committee for Presentation and Identification of Electronic Journals (PIE-J). Steve is an accomplished cataloging trainer and gives regular presentations on library cataloging and metadata and the role library systems play in providing access to content.
Meeting The Expectations Of Today’s UsersPLAI STRLC
This document discusses how libraries need to evolve beyond traditional models to meet modern user expectations. It outlines how the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies and a Library 2.0 model can help libraries provide information anywhere and anytime to users with a variety of needs and values. The document proposes an "Info Common" approach that focuses on equity of access, personalized service, and flexibility to meet individual user needs.
Hugh Murphy & Michael Leigh presentation '3d Printing @Maynooth Library' delivered at #asl2015 'The inside out library: collaboration, inspiration, transformation' February 27th 2015
The Nebraska Library Commission supports education for librarians by providing programs, but also by providing scholarships and grants to aid individuals in furthering their professional education. Kathryn Brockmeier and Laura Johnson will discuss the NLC scholarship program and the Continuing Education and Training Grants for 2012.
NCompass Live - Oct. 12, 2011.
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.
Reaching New Audiences with Community DialoguesNCIL - STAR_Net
This document provides information about conducting community dialogues at libraries to get feedback from community members. It discusses the goals of community dialogues, how to plan one, examples of partnerships libraries can form, tips for communication, potential successes and pitfalls. The document ends by sharing feedback and suggestions from libraries that have already conducted community dialogues and provides resources for libraries interested in hosting their own.
Is your library interested in reaching out to the community to gain new patrons? Or in better understanding the needs of your current (or potential) patrons? Join us to learn more about Community Dialogues, designed by the STAR Net team to help libraries learn more about their patrons, potential community partners, and how to more effectively serve underrepresented audiences. These Dialogues have been conducted more than 150 times at over 90 libraries across the country. Hear results and pitfalls to avoid from the libraries who have conducted them. This webinar is appropriate for any interested library staff, but please also share this announcement with your outreach librarians, directors, or anyone that is interested in reaching out into the community.
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017WiLS
From the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries 2017 conference and presented by Vickie Stangel, Director, Dodgeville Public Library; Kelly TerKeurst, Director, Dwight Foster Public Library (Fort Atkinson); Gus Falkenberg, Technology and Design Director, Indianhead Federated Library System (Eau Claire); Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus Public Library; Sara Gold, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS; Andrea Coffin, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS
Back by popular demand! Each year, a number of new reports about public libraries are produced by organizations like Pew, OCLC, Library Journal, The Aspen Institute, and others. These reports contain valuable information that can help us plan, develop services, and improve existing services, but unfortunately, few of us have the time to read every single one. The goal of this session is to help attendees get an overview of those reports and their implications for our work. Each panelist will share a summary of a report they believe is significant and discuss how they have used or will use the information at their library. Attendees will be encouraged to share other reports and insights that have mattered to them, too!
Each year, the Nebraska Library Commission awards Continuing Education and Training Grants to Nebraska libraries to provide funding for staff to attend conferences and training sessions. In 2011, the NLC awarded grants to several librarians to attend the Public Library Association Conference in Philadelphia. Attend this session to learn more about the grants and to hear these librarians talk about their experiences at PLA.
Sarah GoodwinThiel discusses using the Harwood Approach and Design Thinking methodology to engage communities. These approaches emphasize listening to community aspirations, finding common goals, and creating user-centered solutions. She provides examples of how libraries could work together in Lawrence, Kansas by understanding each other's goals and collaborating on services, collections, and programming to better meet community needs. The key is shifting conversations from problems to possibilities through creative, empathetic thinking and partnership.
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 document summarizes Nancy Fay's presentation at the Brownsburg Public Library about her residency experience. It highlights that she gained valuable professional experience and networking opportunities, saw examples of strong library leadership and community engagement, and believes libraries can offer lifelong learning.
NCompass Live - January 29, 2020
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Innovation encompasses far more than technology. One of the most exciting trends in 21st century libraries is the emphasis on restructuring and reinventing our roles in our communities. A huge part of this discussion revolves around the term "Community Engagement". And while this sounds grand and fancy, things often get blurry when we are pressed to define it, implement it, and (the most daunting of all) measure it.
It’s time to cut through ambiguity and put concrete parameters around this evasive topic. This discussion will center around the following questions about community engagement: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and HOW?
Participants will leave with a clear definition of Community Engagement, along with the framework for how to build a Community Engagement plan. One size doesn’t fit all. Your library is uniquely special and to honor this fact, this interactive hour will include brainstorming about what’s right for your library and community. This discussion will be supported by concrete examples and case studies from libraries who have implemented successful community engagement plans.
This conversation is for everyone in the public library. The secret to effective community engagement involves the whole team; we all have an important part to play.
Presenter: Erica Rose, Library Science Faculty/Program Coordinator, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Design Thinking for the Masses: Creating a Culture of Empathy Across a Librar...Rebecca Blakiston
Design thinking puts users at the forefront. It encourages us to practice empathy, observe our surroundings, question assumptions, and identify big problems. It then asks us to prototype and iterate on solutions. Inspired by the power of these concepts, University of Arizona Libraries initiated a library-wide design thinking project. This inclusive, collaborative effort guided strategic initiatives and put user experience in the minds of library employees at all levels.
Presentation at Designing for Digital 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens: Part 1 (Jan. 2019)ALATechSource
The document discusses creating a digital media space for teens at the library. It outlines the background and theory behind developing a mentor-driven program like The Labs at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The program is based on 3 levels of engagement - hanging out, messing around, and geek out. The document emphasizes that mentorship should be at the heart of the program and focuses on building relationships and community. It also discusses how the program can help address equity issues in the city by providing caring non-parental adults and spaces for informal learning to explore interests.
This document provides information from a presentation by Pam Seabolt on community engagement for libraries. It discusses the difference between engagement and outreach, and presents a spectrum of engagement from inform to empower. Various methods of community engagement are outlined, such as interviews, art exhibits, and crowdsourcing. Case studies of specific library engagement initiatives are described, like community conversations at Knox County Public Library and an ideas box at Oak Park Public Library. Resources for further information on community engagement are also listed.
This document outlines strategies and actions that school librarians can take to advocate for and ensure the survival and success of school library programs. It discusses building relationships with key stakeholders like students, teachers, parents, administrators, and legislators. It also addresses ensuring the library program is student-centric and keeps up with emerging technologies, digital citizenship, and 21st century skills. Specific suggestions include showcasing student work, offering technology training, facilitating connectivity through tools like Skype, creating blogs and wikis, and keeping stakeholders informed of trends and opportunities through reports and resources. The overall message is that librarians must look to the future, cultivate relationships, and promote their value in order to survive and thrive.
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.
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.
The document summarizes notes from the Computers in Libraries 2012 conference. It discusses keynotes on creating innovative libraries and strategic planning goals. Notes cover trends in library services like meeting users wherever they are, enriching campus programs, and ensuring equitable access to knowledge. The conference reinforced ideas like using technology initiatives, capturing ideas, and providing opportunities for users to create content.
Travelling Librarian 2015 Presentation - Frances ToutFrances Tout
Community engagement projects in United States public libraries - a study tour sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Cilip) and the English Speaking Union (ESU).
Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens: Part 1 (August 2017)ALATechSource
The document discusses creating a digital media space for teens at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. It provides background on the library's shift to a model based on relationships and community building through mentorship programs like The Labs. This involves embracing the library's role in supporting multiple literacies and informal learning. The Labs program was inspired by the successful YOUmedia model at the Chicago Public Library, which utilizes mentors to encourage exploration of interests. The document emphasizes designing programming and spaces to foster diversity and mentoring relationships in order to better serve all members of the community.
Keynote presentation from Jesuit Secondary Education Association Librarians Conference January 2014. Focuses on how we blend material practices and symbolic meanings in 21st century school libraries. Special focus on Learning Commons model.
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1. Smart Spaces for Small Libraries
Betha Gutsche
WebJunction Programs Manager, OCLC
Pattie Mayfield
Director, Bertha Voyer Memorial Library
September 9, ARSL 2017
2. participatory, informal,
interest-driven
and relevant to real life
Everyone can participate.
Learning happens by doing.
Challenge is constant.
Everything is interconnected.
Active
learning
in libraries
is…
3. Learning happens by doing
Children’s Learning Garden,
Lewes (DE) Public Library
CSM Libraries, CA
STEM program at Wilton (NH) Public Library
Hands-on activities
4. DIY becomes DIT (doing it together)
Learning is social. Everyone can participate
Artist-in-Residence program,
Bellingham (WA) Public Library Build a City by CSM (CA) Libraries on Flickr
5. Active learning is for all ages
Early learning
and play
Digital
media lab
Makerspace
You can make it by Fabrice Florin on Flickr
Alphabet Tree, Early Learning Space,
Allen County (IN) Public Library
Digital Media Lab, Laurel (DE) Public
Library; by Tameca Beckett
9. 1,670
Caledonia Public
Library, MN
Cornwall Public
Library, NY
Glenns Ferry Public
Library, ID
Greenwich Free
Library, NY
Hot Springs
Library, NC
Ignacio Public
Library, CO
James Kennedy
Public Library, IA
Madison Public
Library, SD
Norelius Community
Library, IA
Punxsutawney
Memorial Library, PA
Ronan Library
District, MT
Town Creek
Public Library, AL
Tucker Free
Library, NH
Wilton-Gregg
Public Library, NH
Bertha Voyer
Memorial Library, TX
6,319 16,841 1,100 4,942
560 5,950 5,000 12,622 8,298
15,760 8,645 1,080 4,900 3,400
12. “We are a town where
everyone knows everyone,
you can charge on your
local account just about
anywhere you go, and
deals are still made over
coffee and a handshake.”
Discovery Tools:
Stakeholder
Interviews
Topical Focus Groups
Intercept Surveys
Online Surveys
Observations
Visioning/ Idea
Workshops
Open Brainstorming
Dot Boards/ Wish
Trees
13. “I’ve made a lot of connections and explored our
community in a different way than I have before …
it’s rewarding to put yourself out there.”
SLCSS participant
15. Small Plans for a Smart Change
• We applied for this grant with only a very narrow plan – to update this room!
16. We began to “ask questions”
• If given the opportunity – what would you do to build a better library?
• What couldYour library do Better? What do we do really well?
Fannin County Expo – LibraryTable
Mail Chimp questionnaire
Town Hall Meetings
Results – lots of ideas
17. And then –
• I asked the right people – the right questions!
At the end ofThe Hall-Voyer Foundation Board meeting in May –
I asked for 15 minutes for a brief exercise
It turned into an hour and a half of discussion and lots of post-it notes!
18. From that discussion, the board decided:
• To change the library’s name from the BerthaVoyer Memorial Library to
The Honey Grove Library and Learning Center.
BVML sounded old, dusty and brought “your grandma’s library” to mind. Our new
name says where we are and what we do – simply!
• Our old logo: Our new logo
20. Old Mission New Mission
• The mission of the BerthaVoyer
Memorial Library is to provide the
residents of Honey Grove and the
surrounding areas with a means to
improve their quality of life by
building a collection that will meet
the diverse needs of the population
using it, within the limitations of
budget, space, and availability of
materials
• The mission of the Honey Grove
Library & Learning Center is to
provide access to and use of
information sources, life-long
learning opportunities and other
services to improve the quality of life
for the citizens of Honey Grove and
the surrounding community.
21. Other projects currently “in the works”
• New library card registration policies
• Policy revision – all library/personnel policies
• Hired Building Inspector/Mechanical Engineer specializing in old buildings – 48
page report of items of concern!
• Capital Campaign starting soon
• Looking for other grants
• Whole new feeling for the board, staff
and ENTIRE COMMUNITY!
23. Wish Tree Activity
Think of your own community and respond to
these questions:
1. What do you like about your community?
2. What do you think would make it better?
Write a your answers on a post-it note
and place it on the Wish Tree.
Photo: Madison (SD) Public Library
Wish Tree, by Lisa Martin
25. Communityinput
Readytoprototype
Select 3-4 items
from community
input to explore
further
Expand the
possibilities of those
items through
brainstorming
Narrow choices
(dot voting) to
top 2-3 ideas
Evaluate these
ideas and pick
one to prototype
Ideation
26. Post-its and a beginner’s mind
Photo: Balanced Team by IMG_3226 on Flickr
27. “Although I initially thought the ideation process
was out of order, it was more of a ‘getting out of our
comfort zones’ exercise that turned out to be really
beneficial.”
SLCSS participant
28. Challenge: What can the library do to support
the community interest in shopping?
29. Ideation Activity
How might a library create active learning
opportunities around ____________ idea?
Hint:
Think beyond the obvious
Dissect the idea
What are people’s feelings about it?
What is the essential experience behind it?
What activities are related to it?
30. Brainstorm rules
Defer judgement
Encourage wild ideas
Build on the ideas of others
Stay focused on topic
One conversation at a time
Be visual
Go for quantity
33. “I was a little hesitant about this exercise. However, I
really really enjoyed this process. I completed my
prototype in one sitting and had a blast doing it.
I've showed it to several people who have been so
happy to actually physically see the plan that's been
floating around in my head.”
SLCSS participant
34. Prototypes from our participants
Fun with cardboard and tape!
Makerspace mock-up Mobile, flexible computer lab
36. Stacks, Bellingham (WA) Public Library
Before transformation…
Racks of CDs, DVDs and audio books
37. "SkillShare has provided a
great opportunity for us to
connect people with other
people and with other ways
of learning,“
―Jenni Johnson
After: Activated for multi-use
SkillShare, Bellingham (WA) Public Library
Something is always happening at SkillShare
Quigong & tai chi
38. Acknowledgements
This project is made possible in part by a grant from the
Institute of Museum & Library Services,
LG-80-16-0039-16
Association of Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is working collaboratively with
WebJunction on all phases of the project.
Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is providing subject expertise, consultation
and instruction.
Thank you!
Betha Gutsche
gutscheb@oclc.org
Pattie Mayfield
mayfield@honeygrove.org
Editor's Notes
Session description: 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!
Libraries have long been focused on lifelong learning. Find out how active learning takes this focus to a new level.
We all know that libraries are evolving. There is a shift in the library’s role in its community from passive to active engagement with community members. This shift is igniting the library heart of the community.
Active learning is at the core of this shift. But what is active learning in a library?
Libraries offer an informal setting outside of formal education environments where all members of the community can participate together in hands-on learning that is driven by their interests and meaningful to their lives.
At its essence, active learning means learning that happens by doing.
Learners literally get their hands dirty for learning as they design and build and grow things. Learning by doing engages the power of the hand-brain connection. When learners are offered multiple opportunities to actively engage and interact with objects, participate in social activities, and reflect on their discoveries, greater learning occurs.
Photo, left: Children’s Learning Garden, Lewes (DE) Public Library; used with permission
Photo, right: STEM program at Wilton (NH) Public Library; courtesy of Stephanie Loiselle
Learning is social. Everyone can participate.
Active learning spaces create social connections where people learn together and from each other. It shifts DIY (do it yourself) to DIT –do it together. The space fosters a sense of community and participation in a community increases the motivation to learn.
Photo, left: Artist-in-Residence program at SkillShare, Bellingham (WA) Public Library; by Jennie Johnson
Photo, right: Build a City by CSM (CA) Libraries on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/collegeofsanmateolibrary/15577279965/in/photostream/
Active learning in the library starts early. For the very young, it’s a play space embedded with early literacy tools.
Kids learn through play, so turning literacy tools into playthings helps get them ready to read when they enter kindergarten. The bright colors and age-appropriate materials help kids want to learn. The space is conducive to families spending time together and engaging with their young learners in hands-on activities and games that support early learning skills.
Photos:
Alphabet Tree, Allen County Public Library, Indiana; by ACPL on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acplinfo/1073609313/in/photostream/
Digital Media Lab, Laurel (DE) Public Library; by Tameca Beckett
You ca make it, TAM Makers at Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, CA; by Fabrice Florin on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/28225768406/
In an active learning space, challenge is constant and multi-faceted. Participants encounter ever-changing situations and work together to co-create solutions.
Active learning at the library does not have to be confined to the indoors. Many libraries are growing learners young and old through gardening. In addition to learning how to cultivate plants and food, garden experiences lead to education about nutrition, healthy eating and environmental health, as well as learning accountability.
Makerspaces are intentionally equipped to pose designing, crafting, building challenges. Not all makerspaces are about technology; the primary emphasis is on the collaborative and imaginative making and problem-solving.
Some libraries are even installing kitchens, or partnering with organizations that can provide kitchen space while the library provides the programming.
It’s not just about learning to cook, although that’s always a good thing to know. Often branded as “culinary literacy centers,” there are ripe opportunities to learn about health and nutrition, and the science and chemistry of cooking. In the heat of the kitchen, challenge is constant and multi-faceted. Learners must work together as teams and come up with solutions to unexpected situations.
Photos:
FES Learning garden, Maine; by Sheila Sullivan on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sggc/9093738551/in/photostream/
Makerspace, Westport (CT) Public Library
Culinary Literacy Center, Free Library of Philadelphia, PA
At OCLC’s WebJunction program, we know that active learning is not just for large libraries; it’s every bit as beneficial in small and rural communities. With funding from IMLS, OCLC’s WebJunction program launched Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces.
We selected 15 libraries from around the country
Smart Spaces libraries range in the size of populations served from 560 in Hot Springs NC to just over 16K in Cornwall NY.
The Smart Spaces Process – how are we guiding the development of active learning spaces with our participating libraries?
We’re using a combination of Placemaking and the IDEO Design Thinking approach
It starts with discovering and understanding the community’s needs and interests
The “community is the expert” is the key principle
Photo: Surveying Community Members by Car Martin on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/torontocat/31947418754/
There are a variety of tools and strategies to choose from, from traditional surveys to more open-ended approaches like wish trees and dot boards. In some small communities, it’s a matter of talking to your neighbors and the folks at the local coffee shop.
“I’ve made a lot of connections and explored our community in a different way than I have before, so I feel more able to get feedback now that I’m a known entity. It was hard to get out at first but once you start reaping the benefits, it’s rewarding to put yourself out there.“ (Stephanie L, Wilton Public Library)
***Introduce Pattie to talk about her discovery experience with the Bertha Voyer Memorial Library community.
Community Discovery ACTIVITY
Wish tree activity from the WebJunction webinar Engaged Planning: Ask What You Can Do For Your Rural Community, with Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library
Wish Tree poster, post-its, dot stickers
What do you like about your community?
What do you think would make it better?”
Ask participants to think of their own communities in response to the questions; write on post-its and place on wish tree poster
Ask participants to vote for top 3 ideas with dot stickers
Once the community input is gathered, the Design Thinking process takes the top 2-3 ideas and does an ideation brainstorm to expand those ideas into a wealth of possibilities.
In this creative brainstorm, the number one rule is to suspend judgement. No idea is too impractical, too unconventional, too costly, too wacky. Let all ideas flow onto post-it notes and be considered.
Ideation
The essence of design thinking
Suspend judgment.
Disrupt conventional patterns of thinking.
Gather simple materials and get ready to approach with a “beginner’s mind”
For example, Madison Library’s community asked for more shopping opportunities, like a "Walmart" store.
The initial library reaction was “we can’t do anything about that; we can’t build a Walmart.”
After an ideation brainstorm, the library is planning to
offer classes on how to shop online smartly and safely
partner with the local farmer’s market and encourage more local crafts booths
create spaces and classes on how to make things yourself
Remember lessons learned from the Madison Library example:
Don’t discard any input from the community right off the bat because it’s “not what the library does”
Think beyond the obvious conclusion
Dissect the idea: how do people feel when they’re shopping? What do they think they are missing by not having Walmart? What other activities are related to shopping?
Brainstorm activity
Pose “how might the library…?” question for top idea from discovery process
Introduce brainstorm rules
Participants share ideas; B & P record ideas on flip charts; remind them to keep active learning in focus and suspend judgement
Debrief about experience
Before running out to buy furniture and equipment, it’s important to prototype. Your transformation team votes on which idea from the brainstorm is most exciting and innovative, yet practical and feasible. Then transfers that idea from post-it note to tangible objects for testing with your users. Nothing high tech or fancy here. Cardboard and duct tape are your best tools.
I was a little hesitant about this exercise. I must admit I'm learning that I must be a person who likes to jump to results and adjust on the fly. However, I really really enjoyed this process. I completed my prototype in one sitting and had a blast doing it. I've showed it to several people who have been so happy to actually physically see the plan that's been floating around in my head. (Jennifer Trail, Glenns Ferry Public Library)
The ultimate goal of creating active learning space in libraries is transformation – of physical space, of library service, and of community engagement.
You don’t need to do any fancy remodeling or buy expensive furnishings and equipment. Take a cue from the Bellingham (WA) Public Library. In its “before” state, this space was previously filled with racks of CDs, DVDs and audio books. Patrons came in, got what they wanted, checked out and left.
Photo: Stacks, Bellingham (WA) Public Library; by Beth Farley
Now that same space is opened up and activated for multiple uses, and community members determine how the space is used. They come in, stay, learn and engage with each other. The SkillShare space is built around some simple tables and chairs that can be set aside for open floor space. There is something happening nearly every day of the month, with a combination of programs offered by community members and those offered by library staff, including tai chi and Qigong, financial literacy, creative crafting, tech coaching and the ever-popular knit night. The activities attract community members of all ages.
To activate the learning in between facilitator-led events, the library developed several programs that do not require staffing, such as BrainBuilders, PaperCraft Party, Coloring for Grownups, and Think It, Build It with Lego Bricks. Materials are set out on the tables and patrons can drop by and use them anytime.
SkillShare is still lively four years after this space was transformed for active learning. This is what igniting space for active learning looks like.
Photos: SkillShare, Bellingham (WA) Public Library; by Beth Farley