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Dr. Ken Haycock. Dual Use Libraries: Guidelines for Success. Where’s the Beef?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Combined libraries have been studied extensively for more than 30 years. Common advantages and disadvantages have been identified, together with typical problems. From the work of researchers in three countries, predictors of success have been identified for joint-use ventures.
A common physical facility from which library services are provided to two ostensibly different communities of users
Dual use library School-housed public library Joint-use library Combined library Community library Co-located libraries
Courtesy (class visits) Specific services/groups (home work
centers) Formal cooperation (joint programs) Formal Collaboration (partners
plan/assess)
Common: Combined public (secular, tax-supported) school , more commonly high school, in smaller communities
Becoming more common: academic/public
Various physical and access configurations
Improved collections, resources, services, hours
Less duplication Focal point for community Better use of public funds
Conflicting Purposes/Bodies/Missions Formal/informal Role Conflict Qualifications/Benefits/Schedules Location/Context/Low Use Governance/Management – Boundaries Responsibilities/Assessment Security for Children
1. Population Base2. Formal Planning3. Legal Agreement4. Board5. Integrated Facility
6. Connected7. School Support8. One Leader9. Communication10. Unrestricted
Access
Before opening Comprehensive; involved the
stakeholders Strategic; environmental scan Roles/ responsibilities Time, money available Who does what? When? Choies, options on the table Shared vision results
Governance (e.g., policy-setting) Administration (e.g., ownership,
reporting) Finance (e.g., maintenance) Operations (e.g., performance
measures, security) Including guidelines for evaluation and
dissolution…
Or Management Committee Overall framework Develops policies and procedures Selects and evaluates director To whom report? School principal?
“Downtown”?
Conveniently located Visibly located Accommodates variety of groups and
resources Separate area for adults Exterior/interior entrances Designated parking near entrance Form and function…
Network, regional system or consortium Enhances electronic resources/ licences Professional development and training Advice/support
School principal desires success Criterion in hiring and transfers Beyond the beginning… Teachers support the concept Role of principal in leadership
One highly motivated professional in charge
Issue of qualifications Flexible, adaptable Understands environments Understands networking, advocacy and
marketing; critical for success
Regular communication and planned cooperation between public library and school staff(s)
Pressure and support to collaborate Strategic plans Annual reports Recommendations for improvement
No restrictions on access No restrictions on circulation of
materials Issue of appropriate use of technology Issue of “filtering”
Research base and evidence No unsupported belief systems; mindful
ignorance Courtesy – cooperation – collaboration –
collocation (co-location) Examples of improved collaboration
More closing than opening…