Public Information Kiosks

Type of Pilot Project:

Public Service

Describe Project and Impact:

Placing Mobile library kiosks in public venues to support Library Unbound project.

Project Description and Expected Outcomes:

By placing library kiosks supplying books & DVDs inside or outside grocery stores, drug stores, doctor's offices, airports and other facilities, we would increase market penetration, circulation, library visibility and hopefully market retention.

Why should we select this project?:

Several other library staff have suggested similar projects. I am suggesting that we place kiosks actually in the community rather than outside the library building which is where Norman Public has placed it's kiosk.

Constraints, Limitations, or Dependencies:

The model used by Norman Public cost $200,000 in 2013 provided by EnvisionWare. Other models are available. Cost and restocking would be the main issues.

Source of Inspiration:

Library-a-Go-Go, California: ALSO: Norman Public: Polk County: Jackson Parish: Fullerton Public Library: Pasadena Library: UK & Canadian libraries. https://www.flickr.com/photos/97735424@N03/with/9196527202/ [1]
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/175218241723450586/ [2]
http://bookriot.com/2013/11/05/library-vending-machine/ [3]

Partner/Supporting Departments:

Cataloging

Maintenance

Marketing

Materials Selection

Performance Indicators:

Market Penetration

Member Retention

Environment:

Extra-Library

Experience:

Collection Anywhere

Cluster:

New Members

Occasionals

Estimated Costs

Personnel:

Commodities:

Contractual (Professional Services):

Capital (Construction/Renovations):

$300,000

Total:

$300,000.00