Summer 2014 Where People Connect Communities Achieve LibraryEdge LibraryEdge wwwLibraryEdgeorg Connect Debra Aggertt Illinois State Library Edge Coordinator daggerttilsosnet ID: 760436
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GETTING THE EDGE
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ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIESSummer, 2014
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Debra Aggertt
Illinois State Library
Edge Coordinator
daggertt@ilsos.net
217-524-1019
Slide2All 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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Slide3The coalition of leading library and local government organizations working on Edge includes:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
–funding partner for EdgeUrban Libraries Council – the lead agency for EdgeAmerican Library Association, OITPInternational City/County Management AssociationLYRASISOCLC’s WebJunctionPublic Library AssociationState Libraries of California, Oklahoma and TexasTechSoup GlobalUniversities of Maryland and Washington
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THE EDGE ROUNDTABLE
Slide4June through September 2013159 libraries in seven states; 26 from IllinoisLargest library systems participating are Chicago Public Library and Houston Public Library both serving over 2 million residentsSmallest 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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Slide5To create a comparison tool for libraries, based on completions of the Edge assessment by these randomly selected librariesHelps 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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<5,0005,000-15,000Single outlet 15,000-65,000Multiple outlet 15,000-65,00065,000-175,000175,000-300,000>300,000
Slide6All 50 states are participatingEDGE presentations at PLA/March 2014 and ALA/June 2014States are promoting the assessment with programs and webinars for public libraries
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NATIONAL LAUNCH JANUARY 2014
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Slide7BENCHMARKS
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
RESOURCES
& CASE STUDIES
TRAINING
REPORTING & PRESENTATION TOOLS
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THE EDGE
TOOLKIT
Slide8EDGE BENCHMARKS VERSION 1.0
11 benchmarks to assess public access technology services across three main areas
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Slide9Assess
current public access technology and how it’s usedIdentify ways to strengthen or enhance public access technologyEngage with key leaders about the role for the public library in improving communities
WHY IS EDGE IMPORTANT TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES?
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Slide10VALUE OF EDGE TO
ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES
How libraries
are using the Edge:Engaging local leaders on how the library helps achieve community goalsChanging perceptions about library value - externally and internallyEngaging and building leadership with staffMaking decisions about allocation of library resourcesIdentifying new ways of doing business based on peer best practices
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Slide11Edge 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
Slide12Identifies 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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EXTERNAL
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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
Slide14OverviewDashboard that shows progressAbility to export and download detailsAssessment results and recommendationsAbility to reopen assessmentAbility 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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Slide31Illinois 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.htmWorkbook: http://www.libraryedge.org/sites/default/files/Edge_Assessment_Workbook.pdf
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Slide32EDGE SUPPORT CENTER
Access the Support Center as follows:
Visit
www.libraryedge.org and click on Support CenterEmail support@libraryedge.orgGoal is to resolve all requests within 2 business days
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Slide33Please send questions and comments to:
support@libraryedge.org
The Illinois State Library Edge Team:Debra Aggerttdaggertt@ilsos.net217-524-1019Robert Jonesrjones@ilsos.net217-785-1168Brian Toberbtober@ilsos.net217-558-4845
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