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Enhancing Library Services for Diverse Communities

Explore basics of library services, prioritize public’s needs, improve youth and adult services, develop successful booklists, enhance reference and programming, and ensure equitable and fun experiences for all.

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Enhancing Library Services for Diverse Communities

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  1. ABLE: Administering Better Libraries—Educate Module 5 Library Services

  2. Learning Objectives • Understanding of basic library services and changing public expectations. • Appreciation for the needs of different populations (seniors, youth, etc.).

  3. Overview • Basics of Library Services • Youth Services • Adult Services

  4. Traditional Library Offerings • Services • Collections • Programs • Community resources • Outreach

  5. Library Missions • Examples • Specific vs. broad priorities

  6. 24/7/365 Service • Computer technology • Internet • Online access to services • Growing up plugged in • Interlibrary loan

  7. Public’s Priorities in the Library • Childers & Van House Study (1993) • Surveyed priorities of • Users • Library Managers • Service Librarians • Local Officials

  8. Youth Services • Equitable and age appropriate service

  9. “I need a book for a third grader…” • Read, read, read! • Lexiles, “5 Finger Rule,” and other strategies • Diverse readers

  10. Successful Booklists • Save the time of the reader • The longer the better? • Tips for creating booklists

  11. Reference • The reference interview • Information literacy • Electronic vs. print resources • Homeschoolers

  12. Communicating with Schools • When all the fourth graders are studying space… • Making contact • School curriculums • “Emergency” measures

  13. Programming • Community needs • Tips for Teen Programming • How much is enough? • Types of programs • Collaborating with other organizations

  14. Adult Services • Senior citizens • Book groups • People with visual impairments • Special needs

  15. Readers’ Advisory • Recognize community needs • Addressing genres • Resources

  16. Reference • The Reference Interview • Information literacy • Electronic vs. print resources

  17. Programming • Adults like crafts, too! • Scheduling • Hands-on programs • Assessing community needs • Types of programming

  18. Conclusion • Address community needs • Provide equitable service • Think outside the box • Have fun!

  19. Resources • Connecting Young Adults and Libraries: 3rd ed.Jones, Patrick. Neal-Schuman, 2004. • Genreflecting:A Guide to Popular Reading Interests, Herald, Diana Tixier. Libraries Unlimited, 2005. • Fundamentals of Children’s Services.Sullivan, Michael. ALA, 2005.

  20. Thank you for coming • Evaluations

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