Lassi Kokkonen Information Services Consultant NEW MUSIC LIBRARY Customized Services In Helsinki City Library Lassi Kokkonen Information Services Consultant 11.10.2017

First plans for a public music library in Helsinki date back to 1955 The first music library in Finland was opened in Tampere 1958 Helsinki followed in 1971 In 2005 there were 9 music departments, but all of the City Library’s units offered a selection of music materials.

At the highest point CD circulation was 9 loans/year (Library 10, 2006) Current circulation: music CD 6.3, sheet music 6.5 (Library 10, 2015)

The Route to Library 10 In 2005 the pioneering IT oriented Cable Book Library (1994-2005) and Pasila Music Station (2003-05) merged into a new centrally located media and music driven unit called Library 10

Library Space for Community Use

Library 10 in the Old Main Post Office Building Opened April 1st, 2005 Open every day, 80 h/week Customers 2 000/day Public space 800 m² Developing new library services and working methods for the new Central Library

Users Mostly young adults A lot of active seniors Percentage of customers that are male 50 % Percentage of customers that check-out materials 25 %

Customer as a Publisher In the library reheasrsal room and studio, customers can come to play, record and edit their own music, spoken word and videos.

Customer as an Event Organizer and Performer Customers participate in organizing exhibitions, events and concerts 80% of all events organized by customers

Customer as a Panelist Dialogue with specialists, politicians, organizations, etc.

Customer as a Digitizer Convert records and cassettes into digital files, and VHS video to DVD

Save Your Memories at the Vinyl Bar At the Vinyl Bar you can transfer your own LP records and cassette tapes to digital format. The drawers at the Vinyl Bar contain 1,500 albums that can be borrowed, as well as having the Love Records catalogue available for listening. Also used for DJ events

Flexibility

“From Collection to Selection” Do we always need large collections locally? ”Online Shopping” as a library use Web Library always open for public

From Collection to Selection Open Media Hotel? From large open collections to storage open to the public with fast, up to one day delivery Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, books, videos, cassettes From Collection to Selection

Librarian as a Personal Trainer

Personal Guidance to the World of Music Here you’ll find the largest music collection in Helsinki. Get recommendations from our experts and let them make you a customized listening program.

Information Services in a New Package Librarian and the customer together create a personal listening plan in person or by email The listening plan is tailored to meet the needs and interests of the customer Discussing and enjoying the selected material in the library listening room Marketing our expertise

Statistics Most popular topics have been classical, electronic, ”world music” and jazz Popular music sessions have dealt with topics such as heavy metal, psychedelic trance, music for massage The training can also support your own musical activities eg. playing instuments, and guide you in finging educational material We don’t offer tutoring in instruments

New Possibilities - From Listening to Making Music Free studio services and practise room at Library 10 in popular demand – usually fully booked for two weeks in advance Music collections and services support self-directed music making. Instruments available for loan: - Electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, keyboards for studio use - Ukuleles, Kantele (Finnish zither) for home loan

Librarian as a Studio Guide

Book an Appointment with a Studio Guide Now you can get those compositions of yours into good enough shape to be published! With the help of our studio guides you can learn how to use our studio equipment and software. They can also give you tips on recording, mixing and editing. The library also has an electric piano and other instruments you can use.

Music Makers User Path Discovers materials (Recordings, Sheet music, Tutorals) Uses practise room for rehearsal Records and edits work Performs and publishes in library space

The Library as a Facilitator The library provides its customers with space, equipment, and know-how as needed. The customers describe what types of events, materials, and guidance they need. The library and its customers develop activities and events together.

Let Yourself Shine on Stage You can arrange your own events or art shows. The library offers the space, audio-visual equipment and guidance from our staff, if you need it. 11.10.2017 Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto 25

Library’s Own Production - Club 10 Library 10s own Club Live music, DJs, conversations with artists, films, photos, on-topic library material Collaboration with local cultural organizations (Sibelius Academy, Finnish Jazz Federation, etc.)

Library’s Own Production - Club 10

Club 10 Marketing Events

Marketing Events Library space, also other libraries of the area Local newspapers Library website Facebook & other social media Flyers in record stores, cafes, music schools and universities

Music Library as a New Communal Space ‘Helsinki of my Dreams’ prize by Radio Helsinki and Finland’s largest national newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat ´Quality Innovation of the Year Award´ in the public sector by the Excellence Finland organisation

Instrument Repair Workshop A monthly workshop, where you can get tips on how to keep your gear in shape Small repairs on damaged instruments by the members of staff

Oodi – The Central Library Opening ceremony December 2018 10 000 visitors a day, 2.5 million a year 10 000 m² of the library of the future Collection 150 000 items

Located in the Center of the City

Oodi – 3rd floor Terrace and cafeteria - ideal for light concerts and DJ events. Kansalaistori Square below the terrace can be used for larger outdoor concerts and festivals.

Oodi – 2nd Floor The second floor is for hands-on activities. It is a place for working, creating, interacting and learning-by-doing. Here you will find studios, gaming rooms, a makerspace, a kitchen, and areas for workshops, meetings, and other interactive exchanges.

Oodi – 2nd Floor Recording room Video edit Audio edit Photo and video studio Practise room Control room Drum booth

Oodi – 1st Floor / Multifunctional Hall Can be used for lectures, concerts, performances Area can be separated by curtain Technically removable auditorium chairs

Digital Bulletin Board As a result of customer workshops during 2013-16 Networking system for like-minded customers in the library space Peer to peer knowledge sharing Sharing skills, tips, ideas For creating user events Can increase the impact of library services on all levels

Northern Dimension Reykjavik Copenhagen Oslo Stockholm Helsinki A collaboration between Nordic cities is planned for 2018 Participating libraries take turns in producing music events which are streamed live to the library space Live interaction and discussion between participants

Lassi Kokkonen lassi.kokkonen@hel.fi ¡Muchas gracias! Lassi Kokkonen lassi.kokkonen@hel.fi 11.10.2017