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Bridge the Future to the Library. From the Information Superhighway to Main Street. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Agenda. Welcome Participant Expectations/Intentions/Introductions Overview/The Project Continuum Exploring the Continuum 1 Break Exploring the Continuum 2 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Bridge the Futureto the Library
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
From the Information Superhighway to Main Street
Agenda
• Welcome• Participant Expectations/Intentions/Introductions• Overview/The Project Continuum• Exploring the Continuum 1• Break• Exploring the Continuum 2• Lunch• Exploring the Continuum 3• Brainstorming• Action plans• Follow-up and evaluations
Workshop Purpose
• Through this workshop we hope to help you:– share and connect with one another– learn of other opportunities to seek help
from and contribute help to other librarians– make action plans to move your library
closer to sustainability– introduce an online community to support
library staff
WebJunction Background
• The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s U.S. Library Program– 46,000 computers– 11,000 libraries in the United States and Canada– Five-year initiative – Targeting public libraries serving less-affluent communities
• In May 2002, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded OCLC and partners a three-year grant. Original partners are:– Online Computer Library Center, Inc.– The Colorado State Library– The Benton Foundation– Isoph– TechSoup
• Purpose: – Carry forward the Foundation’s work– Build a Web-based, public access computing community
The Mission
• Build an online community for publicaccess computing
• Support front-line staff at libraries,Community Technology Centers, andother organizations
• Create a forum for collaborative knowledge and experience sharing
• Become a national center of education and training for library staff
• Focus on information technology policy and practice
The Result: WebJunctionwww.webjunction.org
Philosophy
READ
LEARN
SHARE
Rural and Small Libraries
• Limited Time• Limited $$$• Limited Support
A Sense of Isolation
The Rural Library Sustainability Project
• Grant from the Gates Foundation• 43 State Libraries agreed to participate• On-Site workshops throughout the state • Over 2000 have attended previous two
rounds• Support is out there….
The Sustainability Continuum
Intended to serve as a starting point for assessing a rural/small library’s focus on
issues of sustainability
The Sustainability Continuum
Rural Library Sustainability Continuum
• Six conditions:– Awareness Stage– Early Stage– Preparing Stage– Developing Stage– Advanced Stage– Performing Stage
Seven Continuum Topics
• Library Connections• Technology Connections• Upgrade and Maintenance• Staff and Patron Training• Funding• Outreach• Advocacy
Rural Library Sustainability Continuum
• Can be used as a:
– Quick Reference Card
– Memory Jogger
– Tracking Mechanism
Additional Blank Sheets
• The Continuum charts and worksheets are available for download at the Rural Library Sustainability website:
http://www.webjunction.org/rural http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=11778
• Blank sheets can be used for discussion among staff/volunteers/board
Technology Connections
• Fill in your Tech Connections questions• Who provides your PAC support? Questions?• What kind of assistance for your PACs?• Possible organizations or individuals who could
help maintain your PACs?
• Discuss with partner• Review Listed Resources• Additional Resources
• Web4Lib, PUBLIB (mailing lists)• LIBNT-L (mailing list)
Philosophy (review)
READ
LEARN
SHARE
WebJunction Information
• Register for free to:– Enroll in online courses– Receive the monthly e-newsletter,
Crossroads– Join the forum discussions on All
Aboard
WebJunction Demo(Live Internet)
• WebJunction main page• Registration page• Rural Library Sustainability gateway page• Texas state RLS forum page• All Aboard discussion forums main page• Tech Planning information• Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit page• Rural “In Focus” webinars• Learning Center page (browse catalog)
WebJunction Demo(Non-Live)
• WebJunction main page• Registration page• Rural Library Sustainability gateway page• Texas state RLS forum page• All Aboard discussion forums main page• Tech Planning information• Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit page• Rural “In Focus” webinars• Learning Center page (browse catalog)
Upgrade & Maintenance
• Fill in your Upgrade & Maintenance questions:
• How old are your PACs?• What replacement plan do you have?• Do you have a technology plan? A technology
line item in budget?• Do you have a maintenance plan?
• Discuss with partner
Technology Planning
• Definition:– complements your library’s mission– assesses library’s existing technology– provides future direction (goals)– provides framework for meeting goals
(objectives and activities)– provides context for evaluating library
progress in providing/enhancing technology-based services
Technology Planning
• Why Plan?– Required for E-Rate for services beyond
simple long distance or cell service– Aids in justifying budget requests and grant
funding– Aids in providing continuity and resisting
distraction– Enables the library to articulate its vision– Provides conformance with public library
standards
Technology Planning
• Important Points– A technology plan used for E-Rate
eligibility must be approved by TSLAC• By E-Rate Coordinator, currently Marilyn
Johnson• For more information:http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/howto.html
– Technology Plans should be revised annually and re-written every 2-3 years
Technology Planning
• Elements of a Technology Plan– Executive Summary– Introduction (for outside readers)– Needs Assessment– SWOT Analysis (strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, threats)– Vision/Mission
Technology Planning
• Elements of a Technology Plan (cont’d)– Goals– Objectives– Activities– Technical Assessment/Inventory
(TechAtlas)– Support/Training– Timeline, or Action List
Technology Planning
• Elements of a Technology Plan (cont’d)– Detailed Budget– Evaluation
• Which required for E-Rate approval?• More help: http://www.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=391
TechAtlas Overview
ALA 2007
• As part of the Texas Rural Library Sustainability grant, 5 participants from Texas are eligible to go to ALA 2007 in Washington, DC, expenses paid, where they will participate in the Rural Sustain-ability Forum. To qualify for the trip, fill out the ALA form.
Links of Interest
• The Continuum:– http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=11778
• Web4Lib E-Mail List– http://lists.webjunction.org/web4lib/
• LIBNT-L E-Mail List– http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/libnt-l.html
• PUBLIB E-Mail List– http://lists.webjunction.org/publib/
• Technology Planning Made Easy (Florida)– http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/Library_Tech/BLD_Tech_Plan.html
Links of Interest
• US-CERT (Cyber security alerts):– http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/
Wrap-Up and Evaluations
• Questions or Comments?• Evaluations
Contact Information...
Presenters:
Myra Arredondo ZatopekSpecial Services ConsultantTSLACPhone: 512-463-5527E-mail: [email protected]
Robert WilliamsTechnology Trainer/ConsultantWilliams ConsultingPhone: 361-855-2802E-mail: [email protected]
WebJunction:
Jim Malzewski Project CoordinatorPhone: p. 206-273-7522Email: [email protected]
Jennifer PetersonCurriculum/Community DeveloperPhone: 206-273-7730Email: [email protected]