killer collections: thinking beyond the book
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Killer Collections: Thinking Beyond the Book. Presenters: Amy Calhoun, Lori Easterwood, Patrick Sweeney Thursday, July 21, 2011. Introductions. Lori Easterwood Programming Supervisor Sacramento Public Library [email protected] www.altlibrary.com www.meetup.com/altlibrary. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Killer Collections:Thinking Beyond the Book
Presenters: Amy Calhoun, Lori Easterwood, Patrick SweeneyThursday, July 21, 2011
Introductions
Amy CalhounElectronic Resources
LibrarianSacramento Public
Patrick SweeneyBranch Manager
San Mateo County Librarieswww.pcsweeney.com
@pcsweeneyfacebook.com/pcsweeney
Lori EasterwoodProgramming Supervisor
Sacramento Public [email protected]
www.altlibrary.comwww.meetup.com/altlibrary
Killer Collections - Agenda
Do print materials alone meet the diverse needs of your community?
How can library staff manage the logistics of non-traditional library materials, like guitars and eReaders?
How can partnerships help with funding and/or implementation of these new collections?
Traditional Collections
Non-Traditional Collections
Needs versus Wants
Poll – Type your response in the chat box What non-
traditional items does your library circulate, if any?
Why eReaders?
How to Circulate eReaders
Policy & Procedure Lending rules &
agreement Preloaded content Staff time Refreshing Content
Results Popularity – Holds
ratio Losses & Damages
Training
Classes
YouTube video
FAQ
Staff & Public
Partnerships
California State Library
Friends of the Library
Barnes & Noble
Seed Library – Project History
Seed Library – Partnerships and Goals
“to educate and engage youth and communities in food system change through sustainable programs that impact health, education, and the environment. “
Seed Library - Details
Seed Library - Details
Seed Library - Costs
Yo, Imma let you finish but the seed library is the lowest cost collection of all time.
…OF ALL TIME!!
Seed Library - Lessons Learned
PartnershipsPartnerships
PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS
Guitar Library - Background
Guitar Library - Partnerships
Guitar Library – Goal of Project
Guitar Library - Costs
Guitar Library - Logistics
Guitar Library - Details
Guitar Library- Details
Guitar Library - Details
Guitar Library – Lessons Learned
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Poll – Type your response in the chat box What special
collections does your library have for staff?
Programming in a box
Logistics
Booking method Delivery schedule Circulation policy Restocking responsibility
Art Packs
Art Packs Creation
First 5 grant—Crocker Art Museum Contents selected by museum Library catalogs and circulates
Contents Selection of books Activity suggestions Early Childhood interactive toys CD
Ways to measure success
Outputs Circulation Turnover
Outcomes User surveys Focus Groups
Don’t forget to take a benchmark
Questions?
Thank You!
Amy CalhounElectronic Resources
LibrarianSacramento Public
Patrick SweeneyBranch Manager
San Mateo County Librarieswww.pcsweeney.com
@pcsweeneyfacebook.com/pcsweeney
Lori EasterwoodProgramming Supervisor
Sacramento Public [email protected]
www.altlibrary.comwww.meetup.com/altlibrary