Designing customer-centric libraries includes challenging traditional library assumptions. This begins with thinking like a customer and breaking down barriers. Rangeview Library District has eliminated fines and implemented WorkThink -a system for organizing materials using words instead of numbers. This new style of library is called Anythink - a place of unlimited imagination, where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. Anythink is a community space where anything and everything is possible.
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42. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
43. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
Does it take us out of the expert role and
transfer expertise to the participant?
44. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
Does it take us out of the expert role and
transfer expertise to the participant?
Does the idea have built-in interest or have
we just borrowed something interesting?
45. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
Does it take us out of the expert role and
transfer expertise to the participant?
Does the idea have built-in interest or have
we just borrowed something interesting?
Is it daring?
46. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
Does it take us out of the expert role and
transfer expertise to the participant?
Does the idea have built-in interest or have
we just borrowed something interesting?
Is it daring?
It is unique to Anythink? Or are we at least
doing it in a unique way?
47. Disrupting Conventions
in Library Programming
Does it climb above features, focus on a
benefit, and create an emotional space?
Is it hands-on and consumer focused?
Does it take us out of the expert role and
transfer expertise to the participant?
Does the idea have built-in interest or have
we just borrowed something interesting?
Is it daring?
It is unique to Anythink? Or are we at least
doing it in a unique way?
Can it start as an evolution and build into
a revolution?
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PA R T P R O D U C T P L AC E M E N T
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PA R T C U S TO M E R E D U C AT I O N
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Leadership in Energy and
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Internationally Recognized Green Building Certification System
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Energy Savings
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108. “Greatness is not a
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-J I M COLL I NS
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