Dissemination Establishing a system that allows for the use of items away from the library (Evans et al, 2011) Circulation Services Library Website Reference Services Library Programs Self Check Out Inter Library Loan Library Cards LibGuides OPAC - Catalog Library of congress classification Virtual Reference Desk A wide-reaching resource sharing project that includes both libraries and other information-providing organizations (Webster, 2006). User Demographics Families Children Teens Senior Citizens User Services Online Book club Story time/ Reading Programs Story time/ Reading Programs Adult computer technology classes Online Renewal RFID – radio frequency Identification Public libraries create research portals, book club pages, guides for job-seekers, young readers, and local teachers (Spiringshare, 2012). Young Adult Gaming Nights Photocopying Scanning Faxing Internet Access Ebooks BUDGET Interpretation
Helping end-user locate appropriate materials that meet the users needs (Evans et al, 2011) Librarians Library Signs Children’s And Youth Services Children’s And Youth Services Adult/ Reference Librarian Adult/ Reference Librarian User Demographics Families Children Teens Senior Citizens OPAC BUDGET Library Website Information and Technology Professional Designating Children’s Area Senior Area Youth Room New Fiction Community Bulletin Board Library Programs Adult computer technology classes Basic Technology Courses Computer Basics EReader/Ebooks Tablets Online Book club Utilization Best Sellers Seasonal Language Kits Staff Picks Displays
Utilization Providing equipment and space to allow for staff and end-users effective use of items in collection(s) (Evans et al, 2011). Computers Open Shelf Children’s Area Young Adult Area Self Check Out Stations Dedicated OPAC Stations Dedicated OPAC Stations Public Work Stations Media and Electronic Workstations Fiction Story/Reading Area Rocking or oversized chairs to allow parents to put children on their laps for reading stories. Other chairs and benches are required for parents who accompany children to story hours and special programs (Sannwald, 2007). User Demographics Families Children Teens Senior Citizens Many new libraries include separate computer labs and centers for children (Sannwald, 2007). Study Areas For Groups and Individuals Study Areas For Groups and Individuals Computer/ Gaming/ Media Area Computer/ Gaming/ Media Area Senior Area Quiet Reading Area Large Print Section BUDGET Conference rooms where young adults may work together; and individual study areas where young adults may work in quiet solitude (Sannwald, 2007). Printers (Color/Black and White) Copiers Scanners Public Fax Copiers Scanners Public Fax Non-Fiction Best Sellers Popular Authors Staff Picks Mystery Paperbacks Best Sellers Staff Picks Seasonal/Holiday Computer Technology Biography Laptops Wireless Networks Natural Lighting Windows Sky lights Reading Lamps Desks Study Computer Terminals Children’s Furniture Lounge/Reading Chairs Tables Identification Lighting Furniture
Director Town Advisory Board Branch Manager Patrons Volunteers Children’s/ Youth Services Librarian Adult/ Reference Librarian PT Librarian Circulation Services Library ClerkSenior Clerk Senior Page Page Information/ Technology Professional Maintenance/ Cleaner Maintenance/ Cleaner Suburbiavilleburg Public Library Staff Model KEY Administration Librarian/Information Professional Clerical/ Paraprofessional End Users Library Board
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