Killer Collections: Thinking Beyond the Book Presenters: Amy Calhoun, Lori Easterwood, Patrick Sweeney Thursday, July 21, 2011
Introductions Amy Calhoun Electronic Resources Librarian Sacramento Public Library Patrick Sweeney Branch Manager San Mateo County Libraries facebook.com/pcsweeney Lori Easterwood Programming Supervisor Sacramento Public Library
Killer Collections - Agenda Do print materials alone meet the diverse needs of your community? How can library staff manage the logistics of non- traditional library materials, like guitars and eReaders? How can partnerships help with funding and/or implementation of these new collections?
Traditional Collections
Non-Traditional Collections
Needs versus Wants
Poll – Type your response in the chat box What non-traditional items does your library circulate, if any?
Why eReaders?
How to Circulate eReaders Policy & Procedure Lending rules & agreement Preloaded content Staff time Refreshing Content Results Popularity – Holds ratio Losses & Damages
Training Classes YouTube video FAQ Staff & Public
Partnerships California State Library Friends of the Library Barnes & Noble
Seed Library – Project History
Seed Library – Partnerships and Goals “to educate and engage youth and communities in food system change through sustainable programs that impact health, education, and the environment. “
Seed Library - Details
Seed Library - Costs Yo, Imma let you finish but the seed library is the lowest cost collection of all time. …OF ALL TIME!!
Seed Library - Lessons Learned
Guitar Library - Background
Guitar Library - Partnerships
Guitar Library – Goal of Project
Guitar Library - Costs
Guitar Library - Logistics
Guitar Library - Details
Guitar Library – Lessons Learned Insert video from here
Poll – Type your response in the chat box What special collections does your library have for staff?
Programming in a box
Logistics Booking method Delivery schedule Circulation policy Restocking responsibility
Art Packs
Creation First 5 grant—Crocker Art Museum Contents selected by museum Library catalogs and circulates Contents Selection of books Activity suggestions Early Childhood interactive toys CD
Ways to measure success Outputs Circulation Turnover Outcomes User surveys Focus Groups Don’t forget to take a benchmark
Questions?
Thank You! Amy Calhoun Electronic Resources Librarian Sacramento Public Library Patrick Sweeney Branch Manager San Mateo County Libraries facebook.com/pcsweeney Lori Easterwood Programming Supervisor Sacramento Public Library