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GETTING THE EDGE!Georgia Public Library ServiceWinter Public Library Directors’ MeetingDecember 5, 2013
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Connect!
Timothy CherubiniSenior Director of Engagement & ProgramsLYRASIS
timothy.cherubini@lyrasis.org800 999 8558 x4992SKYPE: timothy_cherubini
• Edge 101• Progress to Date• Upcoming• Q&A
SESSION OVERVIEW
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EDGE 101
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All people should have opportunities to enrich and improve their lives through open access to exceptional information, communication and technology services available in public libraries
EDGE INITIATIVE GOAL
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The coalition of leading library and local government organizations working on Edge includes:
•Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation –funding partner for Edge•Urban Libraries Council – the lead agency for Edge•American Library Association, OITP•International City/County Management Association•LYRASIS•OCLC’s WebJunction•Public Library Association•State Libraries of California, Oklahoma and Texas•TechSoup Global•Universities of Maryland and Washington
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THE EDGE ROUNDTABLE
• Assess current public access technology and how it’s used
• Identify ways to strengthen or enhance public access technology
• Engage with key leaders about the role for the public library in improving communities
WHY IS EDGE IMPORTANT TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES?
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BENCHMARKS ASSESSMENT TOOLS
RESOURCE GUIDE & CASE STUDIES
TRAININGREPORTING &
PRESENTATION TOOLS
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THE EDGE TOOLKIT
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COMMUNITY VALUELibraries provide programs and services that enable people to get
value from their use of technology.
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY & DECISION MAKERSLibraries are a valuable community resource and a strategic
partner in helping people and communities improve their quality of life.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENTLibraries manage resources so that members of the community
who need or want access can get it regardless of a ability, skill, personal technology, or available time.
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THE BENCHMARKS
Action Plans
Executive Tools
Executive Tools
Executive Tools
EDGE RESULTS IN PILOT LIBRARIES
Miami, OK• Digital Literacy• Strategic Planning Based on
Community Priorities• Library Staff Technology Expertise
New Braunfels, TX• Strategic Partnerships• Library Staff Technology Expertise• Technology Inclusiveness
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EDGE RESULTS IN PILOT LIBRARIES
El Paso, TX• Digital Literacy• Device and Broadband Capacity• Library Staff Technology Expertise
Sacramento, CA• Library Staff Technology Expertise• Digital Literacy• Support use of technology for
health and wellness information
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• 159 libraries in seven states
• Largest library systems participating are Chicago Public Library and Houston Public Library both serving over 2 million residents
• Smallest library systems participating are O’Keene Public Library and Locust Grove Public Library in Oklahoma both with service areas of less than 1,500 residents
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SUMMER 2013 SOFT LAUNCH: WHO PARTICIPATED?
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Libraries Work on Action
PlansOngoing
Library Staff Participate in
TrainingAugust 15-
Sept. 30
Libraries Take the
AssessmentJune 12-July
31
Online Tool Orientation Webinars
June
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SOFT LAUNCH TIMELINE
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• Create an account• Take the assessment• Access the EDGE help desk as needed• Review assessment results with library staff• Create an action plan• Use recommended resources• Participate in training• Communicate results and action plans with partners• Collaborate locally to implement action plans• Customize executive tools and deliver to local leaders• Share successes and lessons learned with other libraries
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WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION LOOK LIKE?
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• Training/Support for State Libraries
• The Online Tool
• The Help Desk
• Communications Tools
• Training for Public Libraries
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WHAT DID WE LEARN? – WHAT WORKS
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• Workflow in the Online Tool
• More variety in communication tools
• Comparison information is highly desirable
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WHAT DID WE LEARN? – IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY
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Libraries want comparative information to help them understand their results, determine priorities and make strategic decisions. This comparison data will be generated during the national launch and available in 2014.
Identifies gaps & opportunities
Engages staff in improving
the library
Opens dialogue
Communicates value
INTERNAL
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EDGE IS HELPFUL INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY
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EXTERNALv v
Edge helps stakeholders connect technology in libraries with achieving community priorities
Edge pilot libraries say:
+ + =
LIBRARY PUBLIC ACCESS TECHNOLOGY
PARTNERSHIPS ACHIEVING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
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STAKEHOLDERS
In seven states:
CaliforniaConnecticut
IllinoisNorth Carolina
Oklahoma Pennsylvania
Texas
SOFT LAUNCH SUMMER 2013
Edge launches nationally in January 2014
NATIONAL LAUNCHBEGINS JANUARY
2014
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WHEN CAN YOU START?
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NATIONAL LAUNCH PLANNING
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• Starting January 22nd – National Launch Begins Rolling Out With:
• Statewide Initiatives in CA, CT, IL, NC, OK, PA, TX
• Comparison Libraries
• Individual Public Libraries who signup @www.libraryedge.org
• Other statewide initiatives?
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NATIONAL LAUNCH
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COMPARISON LIBRARIES
• Approximately 850 libraries invited to participate as part of the national sample; an estimated 290 will respond
• Edge will closely coordinate with State Libraries; lists being sent to each with communications support
• Deadline will be March 31st - but extension is possible based on response rates
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WHAT YOUR LIBRARY CAN DO NOW
To get ready to participate in 2014:
Sign up for an account at www.libraryedge.org on January 22nd
You will get instant access to the assessment workbook and be registered for full account access
Engage with GPLS on interest in Edge in GA
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