RICK KRUMWIEDE, OWLSJOHN THOMPSON, IFLSSTEF MORRILL , WILS

Creating More Effective Public Library Systems

SUE CANTRELL, MWFLS

JIM GINGERY, MCFLS

RICK KRUMWIEDE, OWLS

JESSICA MACPHAIL , RACINE PL

REBECCA PETERSEN, MCLS

STEVE PLATTETER, ALS

KRISTA ROSS, SWLS

MARLA SEPNAFSKI , WVLS

JOHN THOMPSON, IFLS

DAVID WEINHOLD, ESLS

STEF MORRILL , WILS

Creating More Effective Public Library Systems

The process so far

Why did SRLAAW undertake this process?

Increased demands with no increase in resources for many years

The aging of Chapter 43

The economic environment in Wisconsin and other states

Intended outcome from the process

“Recommendations and action steps to address concerns about and barriers to system reconfigurations, as well as addressing how systems remain effective in meeting the member library needs into the future”

Stated Values

Transparency

Inclusiveness

Dialogue

Timeline/Process (part 1)

Identify specific services and other areas of concern to be addressed through the process

Survey Wisconsin libraries about the identified areas (January 2013)

Hold 2‐3 webinars with states that have undergone system consolidation (January 2013)

Hold a SRLAAW retreat (February 2013)

Prepare a list of recommendations and action steps based on the output from the retreat (originally March 2013 – now May 2013)

Part 2?

Identify specific services and other areas of concern to be addressed through the process

Awareness of library system and library services Funding Library law Resource sharing Service implications of technology Technology infrastructure

Survey Wisconsin libraries about the identified areas

6 surveys

152 – 197 responses

A few observations:

Value of public library systems to member libraries

Focus on the end-users

Library-oriented services are key

Innovation is a value…and a concern

Hold 2‐3 webinars with states that have undergone system consolidation

2 webinars: Massachusetts and Illinois

3 additional states in report: California, Iowa, Ohio

A few observations: The signs

Incentives & mandates

Communication & transparency

Plan ahead!!!

Hold a SRLAAW retreat

3 representatives per system (system, resource library, other)

Focused around the six content areas

Large/small group discussions around best practices/the future (long and short term)

A few observations:

Expectations

A beginning

Prepare a list of recommendations and action steps based on the output from the retreat

Work continued Feb – today!

Less “transparent” for a reason…

Some observations: Collaborative effort

Beyond “my system”

Respect for local

What’s next?

What’s next?

Present the recommendations and action steps for comment and further discussion to the wider library community. (May 2013)

Get feedback on the list of recommendations from the community and from focus groups of supporters, critics, and others. (May – July 2013)

Revise recommendations and action steps based on feedback received. (July 2013)

Present the recommendations to SRLAAW for endorsement. (August 2013)

Why so delayed?

Inclusiveness

Buy-in

Ultimate goal: positive change

The preliminary recommendations

Preliminary Recommendation

Eliminate the statutory requirement for resource libraries. (s. 43.16)

Preliminary Recommendation

Increase the required county payments for library services from 70% to 100% of libraries’ costs by January 1, 2017. (s. 43.12(1))

Preliminary Recommendation

Resolve the unfair situation created by exempting counties that operate consolidated county libraries or joint city-county libraries from having to pay libraries in neighboring counties for the service they provide. (s. 43.12)

Preliminary Recommendation

Eliminate the requirement for public library systems to engage in cooperation and continuous planning with other types of libraries in the system area as specified in s. 43.24(2)(L).

Preliminary Recommendation

Add a section on state-required public library system annual reports for reporting and documenting collaborative activities with other libraries and organizations.

Preliminary Recommendation

Replace the existing population standards for public library systems (s. 43.15) with new demographic and organizational standards.

Preliminary Recommendation

Establish administrative standards for public library systems that are used to modify the current statutory provisions in s. 43.17, as appropriate. Governance Management Planning Finance Personnel

Preliminary Recommendation

Establish service standards for public library systems that are used to modify the current statutory system service requirements.(s. 43.24(2))

Why service standards?

Useful as a framework for planning and evaluating services systems provide to member libraries

Recognize each system and its member libraries’ needs are unique

Standards focus on key service areas

Advocacy and PromotionCollaborative ServicesContinuing EducationDeliveryIntegrated Library SystemInterlibrary LoanNon-Traditional Library UsersTechnologyYouth Services

Examples of draft CE standards

The library system surveys member libraries on an annual basis to determine the continuing education and training areas that are of greatest interest to, or most needed by, member libraries.

The library system plans all continuing education opportunities in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Certification Manual for Wisconsin Public Library Directors published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries and Technology.

The library system sponsors or co-sponsors a minimum of forty-two (42) contact hours of continuing education opportunities annually for member library staff and trustees, as well as for library system staff and trustees.

The library system ensures that at least fifteen (15) of the forty-two (42) annual contact hours of continuing education are provided in-person at a location within a reasonable driving distance.

How can you get involved?

How can you get involved?

Suggest a group or individual to be part of the vetting process. Variety of viewpoints-- Former Library System Directors Library Leaders Political officials Variety of size libraries Regionally diverse representation

Participate in a vetting session.

Offer feedback: http://bit.ly/17lc5CB

Offer questions/comments now or to committee members

The Committee

Sue Cantrell, MWFLS

Jim Gingery, MCFLS

Rick Krumwiede, OWLS

Jessica Macphail, Racine PL

Rebecca Petersen, MCLS

Steve Platteter, ALS

Krista Ross, SWLS

Marla Sepnafski, WVLS

John Thompson, IFLS

David Weinhold, ESLS

Questions?