big talk from small libraries 2016 - leveraging the power of little
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Question…
In your library, how have you used a limitation or obstacle as an opportunity?
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Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited space
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Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited staff
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Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited funding
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Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited community resources
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Limited Space?• Small spaces/building forces us to be clever in
how we offer programs and services
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An Opportunity to Reach Out!
Make partnerships with schools, parks, other community organizations with space
Go outside!
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Limited Staff?• Few committees, less bureaucracy• Much easier to change• Jet ski vs big oil tanker
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An Opportunity to be Innovative!
take a chance or twotry something newdo things a little
differentlydon’t be afraid to make
mistakesbe responsive say “YES”!
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Limited Funding?• Rely on the community• “we’re all in this together”
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An Opportunity to Ask for Help!
Serve your community to your library’s fullest ability
…and then ask for increased funding
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Limited Community Resources?• Only “game” in town• People realize how vital their library is
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An Opportunity for Advocacy!
Capitalize on how important the library is to your community- talk about it!
Infographic made at piktochart.com
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Question…
In your library, how have you used a limitation or obstacle as an opportunity?
Hope DeckerMember Library Liaison