serving the sphere - public libraries serving their virtual communities
DESCRIPTION
Powerpoint delivered at State Library of Victoria seminar "Libraries, Web 2.0 and other Internet stuff" in July 2007. Based on results of a Ramsay Reid scholarship study tour conducted in April/May 2007.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Serving the SpherePublic Libraries serving their virtual communities
Michelle McLeanInformation Librarian
![Page 2: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Ramsay & Reid Scholarships
• Funded by the Library Board of Victoria• For professional development
• Awarded annually
![Page 3: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Margery Ramsay Award 2006
• Study tour of US public libraries
• Virtual services
• Attend Computers in Libraries 2007
• Present a paper
![Page 4: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Who to visit?
• Public library services
• Providing cutting edge virtual services
• Using Web 2.0 tools
• Recommended in LIS literature
![Page 5: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Itinerary• Princeton Public Library• Darien Library• Public Library of Charlotte &
Mecklenburg County• Computers in Libraries 2007• OPLIN• Web Junction• St Joseph County Library• Ann Arbor District Library• Hennepin County Public Library
• Thomas Ford Memorial Library
![Page 6: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Princeton Public Library
![Page 7: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Princeton Library
• Summer Book Club• Downloadable audio• Streaming music• Podcasts
![Page 8: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Princeton Library
• Databytes program• Social networking• Email reminders• Express collections
![Page 9: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Darien Library
![Page 10: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
• Blogs• Meebo• Downloadable audio• Podcasts• Social networking
Darien Library
![Page 11: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
• Technology on loan
• New library
Darien Library
![Page 12: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
![Page 13: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
![Page 14: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
• Teen4You Alliance• Learning 2.0• ImaginOn• 16 Domains• Web teams• Downloadable audio• Patron reviews• Social networking
![Page 15: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
• Storytimes to go• Virtual Village• Check it Outlet• Gaming events
![Page 16: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
OPLIN
• Ohio’s Gulliver• Connectivity• Databases• Specialist resources• Mobile access
![Page 17: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Web Junction
• OCLC/Gates Foundation
• Forums• Resources• Courses• Partnerships
![Page 18: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
St Joseph County Public Library
![Page 19: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
St Joseph County Public Library
• Gaming tournaments• Gaming blog and forum• Library blogs• RSS Feeds• Subject guides
![Page 20: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
St Joseph County Public Library
• Mac • Downloadable audio• IM Reference• Social networking• iPod lending
![Page 21: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Ann Arbor District Library
![Page 22: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Ann Arbor District Library
• Blog based • Gaming tournaments• Development server• Picture Ann Arbor• AADL TV
![Page 23: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Ann Arbor District Library
• Catalogue cards• Patron reviews• Patron tags• Manga events• Lego League• Superpatron
![Page 24: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Hennepin County Public Library
![Page 25: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Hennepin County Public Library
• Catalogue comments• Booklists• Ask a Librarian• Polls• Children’s newsletter• Subject guides
![Page 26: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Hennepin County Public Library
• Wii Consoles• Automated materials
handling system
![Page 27: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
![Page 28: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
• Website• Local history blog• Searchable book
reviews• Podcasts• Social networking
profiles
![Page 29: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Computers in Libraries 2007
From the conference• Wiki• Twitter• Audio• Proceedings• Bloggers
![Page 30: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Computers in Libraries 2007
• Users• Collaboration• Mashups• Social software• Gamers• Engagement
![Page 31: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Computers in Libraries 2007
• Staff training• Screencasting• Library Thing• RSS• Change• World Digital Library
![Page 32: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Computers in Libraries 2007
• Mobile applications• Website innovation• Second Life• Darien Library• Innovative training
![Page 33: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
What did I learn?
• Podcasting• Blogs• Wikis• Screencasting• Core Competencies• Instant Messaging• User input
• Website• Gaming• Booklists• Access• Staff input• Change management• The cost
![Page 34: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
What have I done?
• Google Maps• Booklists• Tagging websites• Consolidated contacts
![Page 35: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
What am I going to do?
• Screencasts• Podcasts• Blogs• Website• Wiki• Keep current
![Page 36: Serving the Sphere - Public Libraries serving their virtual communities](https://reader033.vdocument.in/reader033/viewer/2022052822/554abe61b4c905ec6c8b4a32/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Michelle McLeanCasey-Cardinia Library Corporation
connectinglibrarian.blogspot.com