changing lanscapes seminar 2015

The Global Pop Up Trend

Benefits and Risks for public libraries

Josephine Struck, Moreland City LibrariesCelia Rice, Casey-Cardinia Library CorporationDeanne Spagnolo, Brimbank LibrariesSuzie Bull, Mornington Peninsula Library ServiceAsha Davis, Mildura Rural City Council Library Service

Pop Ups

Discovery

Location

Concept

Creating an

Experience

Pop Ups

Pop Ups and BooksLittle Free Libraries

Pop Ups and BooksPromotion

Pop Ups and BooksSocial Movements

Pop Ups and BooksEndless possibilities

Pop Up Libraries

Collection of resources

Outside library walls

Engagement with the

public

Informal access

Extension of the library

‘brand’

Promotes literacy and

reading

Unexpected

Strong connection

to the public library sector

Definition

Wodonga Library

Frankston City Libraries

Wyndham Libraries

Camden Council Library Service

Sunshine Coast Libraries

Campaspe Regional Library Service

Benefits

Exposure to non-users Taking staff

out from behind the

desk

Potential increased

literacy

Establish partnerships

Challenging stereotypes of libraries

Low costPotential increased

membership

Increase staff skills

Extending the life of

your collection

Good use of volunteers

Pop-up libraries are

fun!

RisksPublic liability issues

Appropriate space

Vandalism/theft

No new users

Community backlash

Unsustainable

Damaging to partnerships

Lack of use

Risk MinimisationResearch

Consider requirements

Regular monitoring

Promote widely

Prepare responses

Do not overextend resources

Clear guidelines and expectations

Location and atmosphere

Our thanks to the following people• Ann Anderson, Frankston City Libraries• Jenny Mustey, Campaspe Regional Library Service• Jane Stronach, Sunshine Coast Libraries• Leanne Boyd, Wodonga Library• Elysa Dennis, Camden Council Library Service• Elizabeth Arkles, Wyndham City Libraries

All contributors to this paper are graduates of the 2014 Victorian Shared Leadership Program. This report was initially written as an action learning project for the 2014 Program.

We would like to acknowledge the support of our project sponsor, Jenny Mustey, in every stage of the development of this project.