Experiences and Environments
Collection Anywhere
Experiences and environments that focus on delivering information anywhere, anytime.
Large Digital Library serving all members and needs. Small, but high-circulation collections onsite for adult members. Ample youth collections supporting reading and school success. Small but high activity teen collection that extends the concept of the narrative. Locally created content in all formats. Collection Anywhere Center housing collections of moderate use, system-last copies, and InterReach collections. Expanded networks of libraries for retrieving anything for our members and delivering it fast.
- Increase variety of titles
- Increase locally created content
- Increase member satisfaction with collection
- Decrease wait time for titles
- Decrease cost per use
TeXperiences
Experiences and environments that use technology to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
Increased investment in tech devices for in-library and lendable use. More floor space for computer workstations. Hands-on showroom for technology-enabled learning and play. Technology to accelerate and simplify the experience and work of staff and our members: sorting systems, discovery systems, and automation and handling systems. Open data repository to support community partners. Gaming stations to extend the virtual narrative, and use of visualizations to activate data.
- Increase use of library provided devices
- Increase Wi-Fi usage
- Increase attendance at technology-based programs
- Increase virtual visits
- Increase member satisfaction with technology
Playful Learning
Experiences and environments that engage members in play and focus on teaching and learning.
Open sightlines across the library. Bright, inviting spaces with room to physically play and engage. Intergenerational spaces for multi-dimensional learning. Pop-up (point-of-need) educational and reading activities/programs. Learning toys, games and activities available for in-library and home use. Spaces truly focused on the needs of our members. Meeting, study, and multi-purpose spaces for hands-on learning.
- Increase program attendance
- Increase physical visits
- Increase member satisfaction with programs
- Increase meeting room use
- Decrease cost per program
InterReach
Experiences and environments that reach into the community from the local library.
Staff resources targeted at enhancing community experiences. Partnerships that reach new audiences. Pop-up “libraries” for external events and gatherings. Library sponsored in-school, at-work, and on-the-move activities. Literacy and homework help onsite and offsite. Subject collections lent to classrooms/partners. Embedded librarians in government agencies, local nonprofits, and other groups that share the Library’s mission and outcomes.
- Increase visibility in community
- Increase service locations
- Increase visits into community
- Strengthen partner relationships