SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY

José A. Aponte, Library DirectorMarch 20, 2007

Libraries of the Future

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Libraries of the Futureand change . . . .

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Creative Thinking

Innovation

Building Access &Capacity

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MISSION

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Inform

Educate

Inspire

Entertain

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San Diego County Library: 2006

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3,795,850 visits

5 million titles circulated

14 million web hits

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Collections

Create a community of readers and learners

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Programs & ServicesAdult:

68.5% increase in # of programs 93% increase in attendance

Children: 27% increase in # of programs71% increase in attendance

Teens: 492% increase in # of programs403% increase in attendance

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Awards & AccomplishmentsNational Association of Counties (NACo)

2005 & 2006 AwardsNoches de Familia – Solana Beach BranchCareer Centers: Bonita-Sunnyside and Spring ValleySummer Reading with Polinsky Children’s CenterStaff Online Databases Training via TelephoneRead to Your Breed – Valley Center Branch

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Awards & Accomplishments

Read to Your Breed – Valley Center Branch

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Partnerships & CollaborationSheriff’s DepartmentAging and Independence Services Probation Dept.: CHSPE Laubach Literacy CollaborativeSpring Valley School District

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Community Relations

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Library

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2007 Activities2007 Activities

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Facilities

Expand capacityBuild communityFacilitate accessRespond to growth and diversity

Valley CenterRancho San DiegoCardiff-by-the-SeaBonita-Sunnyside

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The Marketplace Model

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Welcome the Customer

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Easy Access, Clear Signage

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Display

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Self Service

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Information Technology

Improve efficiency and public access

Poway Library

Bonita-Sunnyside

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Borrego Springs Library

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Core Competencies

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SDCL Online – Highlights

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Innovative Services

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VISIONVISION

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Accomplishments

San Diego County LibraryLibraries of the Future

177,455 people at library programs

550,025 regular library customers

253,907 new titles added

1.644 million titles to choose from

746,950 questions were answered

28,674 children in Summer Reading

32 libraries open 1,538 hours per week

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San Diego County LibraryLibraries of the Future

Photo: Spring Valley Library

Photo: Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY

José A. Aponte, Library Director

Libraries of the Future