Post on 13-Dec-2014
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Library service in Arlington: Past, Present, and Future
Where we’ve been, where we are, where I think we might be heading, and some key factors why…"
(all covered in just 15 minutes!)
Library History Short Quiz
What year was the first library in Arlington established?
1.1835"2.1837"3.1892
What year was the first library in Arlington established?
1.1835!2.1837"3.1892
Arlington was home of the first free public library in the country?
1. True"2. False
False. We are home to the first free continuous children’s library in the country.
The library set a new circulation record in 1875 by circulating how many items?
1. 7,785"2. 17,785"3. 27,785
The library set a new circulation record in 1875 by circulating how many items?
1. 7,785"2. 17,785!3. 27,785
FY 2012 set a new circulation record at 665,437" "
Today’s library: “More popular than iPhone 5”
● Circulation: 665,437"● Attendance: 325,550"● Community Room Use: 1,053"● Reference: 92,274"● ILL Processed: 141,439"
Popularity by the numbers:
More people visit Massachusetts public libraries each year than attend entire
seasons of the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics combined.
What will the future of libraries look like? (or, what keeps me up awake at night)
Game changers that will impact library service (opportunities, not threats)
Rise of digital natives
According to Pew Internet Research…
● “When asked what device they normally use to access the internet, 25% of smartphone owners say that they mostly go online using their phone, rather than with a computer.”
Services will have to be available 24/7, wherever people are, on their device of choice
“The job of the 20th century library was to bring the world to the
community. The job of the 21st century library is to take the
community to the world.” - Jamie LaRue, Douglas County Libraries
Director
Intelligently utilize emerging technology
Maker Space / Maker FaireSave the date: Kickoff event"May 11, 2013 in the Town Hall Auditorium
Community Connection