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Additional BiBli Robots (2)

Submitted by david.newyear on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 09:59
Type of Pilot Project: 
Public Service
Additional Contributors: 
Josh Jordan
Describe Project and Impact: 
STEM inter-reach using the BiBli robot to spark interest and build relationships with Bright Future cluster.
Project Description and Expected Outcomes: 
BiBli is a low cost, autonomous, artificially-intelligent robot. Del City's current BiBli project using one robot is underway and will begin in September 2016. This project extends Metro’s current roster of successful STEAM programming; members ages 7 to 13 have the opportunity to assemble the robot and participate in its ongoing programming and development. The current project will partner with Kerr Middle School; two additional robots would allow a greater number of members to participate. Once complete, BiBli will be able to interact with members and can be a valuable tool for Marketing and Outreach.
Why should we select this project?: 
Low cost ($595.00 per robot); high potential to generate interested among DC community and good PR.
Constraints, Limitations, or Dependencies: 
Staff time, number of robots
Source of Inspiration: 

http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/just... [1]

http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_28261766/bibli-robot-is-... [2]

Partner/Supporting Departments: 
Marketing
Outreach
Performance Indicators: 
Market Penetration
Member Retention
Environment: 
Extra-Library
Relationship: 
Spark
Experience: 
InterReach
Cluster: 
Bright Future
Estimated Costs
Personnel: 
$0
Commodities: 
$1,190
Contractual (Professional Services): 
$0
Capital (Construction/Renovations): 
$0
Total: 
$1,190.00

Links:
[1] http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/library/just-for-children/bibli-the-library-robot
[2] http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_28261766/bibli-robot-is-longmont-librarys-newest-employee