GETTING THE EDGE ! ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES Summer, 2014

GETTING THE EDGE!ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIESSummer, 2014

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Debra AggerttIllinois State LibraryEdge Coordinatordaggertt@ilsos.net217-524-1019

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

• June through September 2013

• 159 libraries in seven states; 26 from Illinois

• 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 OK both with service areas of less than 1,500 residents

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SOFT LAUNCH

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• To create a comparison tool for libraries, based on completions of the Edge assessment by these randomly selected libraries

• Helps libraries contextualize their scores, identify priorities and make strategic decisions

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PEER COMPARISON LIBRARIES - WHY A RANDOM SAMPLE?

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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7

<5,000 5,000-15,000Single outlet 15,000-65,000

Multiple outlet 15,000-65,000

65,000-175,000

175,000-300,000 >300,000

• All 50 states are participating

• EDGE presentations at PLA/March 2014 and ALA/June 2014

• States are promoting the assessment with programs and webinars for public libraries

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NATIONAL LAUNCH JANUARY 2014

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BENCHMARKS ASSESSMENT TOOLS

RESOURCES & CASE STUDIES

TRAININGREPORTING &

PRESENTATION TOOLS

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THE EDGE TOOLKIT

EDGE BENCHMARKS VERSION 1.0

11 benchmarks to assess public access technology services across three main areas

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Engaging the Community

and Decision Makers

OrganizationalManagement

CommunityValue

• 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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VALUE OF EDGE TO ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES

How libraries are using the Edge:

• Engaging local leaders on how the library helps achieve community goals

• Changing perceptions about library value - externally and internally

• Engaging and building leadership with staff

• Making decisions about allocation of library resources

• Identifying new ways of doing business based on peer best practices

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Edge helps stakeholders connect technology in libraries with achieving community priorities

Edge pilot libraries say:

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LIBRARY PUBLIC ACCESS TECHNOLOGY

PARTNERSHIPS ACHIEVING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

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STAKEHOLDERS

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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• Staff person and a Trustee must view a webinar or attend an in-person presentation

• Library must claim their account at libraryedge.org

• Print and review the EDGE Assessment workbook

PER CAPITA REQUIREMENT FOR 2015

• Overviewo Dashboard that shows progresso Ability to export and download details

• Assessment results and recommendations

• Ability to reopen assessment

• Ability to customize tools, register for training

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TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE EDGE ASSESSMENT….

Go to libraryedge.org• Click “Sign Up” button (top right corner)• Complete Library Pre-registration Form

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Illinois EDGE Resource Page

• For all your questions:

http://www.finditillinois.org/edge/Resource-Page.html

Archive to EDGE overview webinar:http://www.libraryedge.org/Getting_Started/index.htm

Workbook:

http://www.libraryedge.org/sites/default/files/Edge_Assessment_Workbook.pdf

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EDGE SUPPORT CENTER

• Access the Support Center as follows:

Visit www.libraryedge.org and click on Support Center

Email support@libraryedge.org

• Goal is to resolve all requests within 2 business days

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Please send questions and comments to: support@libraryedge.org

The Illinois State Library Edge Team:Debra Aggerttdaggertt@ilsos.net217-524-1019

Robert Jonesrjones@ilsos.net217-785-1168

Brian Toberbtober@ilsos.net217-558-4845

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