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Library Relevance Today (Research questions (Library use statistics (Who…
Library Relevance Today
Services Perceived
Patrons
generally more aware of services provided
Non-patrons
generally less aware of services provided
Services Provided
Digital
E-books
expanding collections
platforms in place
still being refined
Databases
this includes websites like Ancestry.com
Digital Audiobooks
Music
Free downloads
Education tools
Streaming Video
Community
Meeting rooms / places
Programming
for different audiences and ages
Tucson Book Festival
FRIENDS of the library
sells materials to support library
BookBike
Gives out free books throughout the community
Education
a variety of classes to help people help themselves
homework help and tutoring
Job help
Physical
Audiobooks
myriad of genres and audience levels
CDs
myriad of genres and audience levels
Seeds
patrons are able to harvest and 'return'
free to take, no returns necessary
DVDs
myriad of genres and audience levels
Books
myriad of genres and audience levels
Public Perception
viewed as becoming irrelevant
due to lack of info about services provided
assumption that libraries are "just books"
can include the assumption that libraries aren't able to evolve with the new digital age / advancements
viewed as relevant
usually due to close relationships with patrons
usually by patrons who are familiar with library services
potentially also dependent in some way of library services
most staff of libraries would be of this opinion
dependence on library success for income
fullly aware of services
usually patrons as well
THESE ARE MY HYPOTHESIS / ASSUMPTIONS
based on personal interactions over the years
subject to my biases as a library patron and employee
Research questions
What do people associate with libraries?
Do people think that libraries are evolving?
Do people think that libraries can evolve?
Does knowledge of services provided affect perception?
If yes, how so?
Library use statistics
Who tends to use the library more?
How does this play into perception in each of these groups?
Do people consider the library vital to the community?
How much do patrons actually know about services provided?