Sunday, May 11, 2008

ATTENTION: NSW LIBRARIES I NEED YOUR HELP

I am doing an assignment for my library course (cert 3). I have to do a presentation on the idea of setting up a cafe in the library. If any NSW libraries or any other Australian libraries out there has a cafe in their library i would LOVE to know about it! This request is on the public library network so you could put them on there or send me information via my e-mail r.cormick@hotmail.com or blog them here.

Any of the following information would be great help:

Name of the library which has a cafe
Any statistics regarding door counts and circulation (before & after you implemented the café if possible).
Percentage increases/decreases in circulation/door counts
Advantages of implementing the café
Any issues
Photos
Or any other information that you think would be good to add in my presentation.

Thank you

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Week 12 LAST WEEK

The library could use social networking in the following ways:

To communicate with patrons - patrons can ask questions, suggest ideas
To promote the library - show library events, hours library is opened, what services the library offers, display pictures, videos.
Patrons can interact with one another - They can help one another, discuss favourite books.
To gain interest from patrons