All Together Now: Keynote for NJLA Adult Services Forum 2010

NJLA Adult Services ForumAll Together Now: Celebrating Collaboration Among

Libraries and Communities

Peter Bromberg, Assistant Director, Princeton Public Library

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Why Are We Here Today?

David: Too much, there's too much f*#%ing perspective now.

Nigel: It really puts perspective on things, though, doesn't it?

Why Are We Here Today?

• Reference• Reader’s Advisory• Archives/Preservation• Collection Dev.• Employment Assist.• Ref By Appointment• Business Counseling• Broadband Access• Meeting Space• Citizenship Classes

What are Adult Services?

• Poetry, Music, FIlm• Multimedia• Digital Content• Training• Outreach• Community Building• Emerging Technologies

(tech assist by appoint?)• Gaming• Reasonable Policies

What are Adult Services?

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA04/ranger/astor_collection/laundrylist.html

Coherent Strategy

1. Engage in the library

2. Get out of the library

3. Demonstrate value

4. Partner, Partner, Partner

Coherent Strategy1. Engage in the library

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Slide courtesy of Janie Hermann, Princeton Public Library.

“There are many rich virtual communities. But it remains the truth that human beings are wired for physical community. The library has a role to play as neutral and common ground, public space in which free inquiry, lifelong learning, and simply hanging out with each other are not just allowed, but encouraged.”- Jamie LaRue, Director, Douglas County (CO) Library

“Innovation doesn’t come just from giving people incentives. It comes from creating environments where ideas can connect.” - Steven Johnson, Author of “Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

Coherent Strategy

2. Get out of the library

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Coherent Strategy

3. Demonstrate Value

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“Books and materials are secondary in a public library. The most important aspect is the human interaction. The library experience cannot be viewed as just an information transaction, but rather as an opportunity to touch and connect lives.”

- Cheryl Napsha, Director, Westland Public Library

Coherent Strategy

4. Partner, Partner, Partner

“The most important element of a sustainable library is engagement with the community at multiple levels.”- Christopher Jowaisis, Texas State Library

All Together Now

Thank you!

Peter Bromberg, Assistant Director, Princeton Public Library

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All Together Now: Keynote for NJLA Adult Services Forum 2010

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