altona meadows library and learning centre – community learning hub
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Overview and FAQ’s Space?
– 1397sq m over two floors with optimum disabled access including a lift
Collection size?– Only 20% larger - 25k but much larger emphasis on electronic access
Integrated Community Centre/Neighbourhood House– Commitment to lifelong community learning underpins philosophy
Opening hours?– Shopping centre hours 9am – 8pm most weekdays, and open both Sat and Sun
How many staff ?– EFT 5.5 Library + Community Centre staff
Cost?– $4.2 million + $250,000 for materials
Technology?– RFID technology, multimedia, video surveillance, multi-channel advertising
MISSION STATEMENT
Hobsons Bay Libraries will be a Gateway to knowledge, lifelong
learning, increased opportunities and social support for all in Hobsons Bay.
Information is the currency of democracy. — Thomas JEFFERSON
(1743-1826)
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
March – June 2005
March – June 2006 % Inc
Customer Numbers 24588 71,244 289%
Loans 44,950 93,423 208%
New borrowers
287 1,261 439%
Internet access
1,341 5,002 373%
Program Sessions
40 163 401%
Design BriefReflect local community needs
Family Learning
Culturally diverseNeed to improve educational opportunities
Design Brief
Best practice disability and family access principles adopted
Braille signage, lift, directional markers
Design BriefConcept of the “ant farm” –sense
of being outside and looking in - What’s happening in there? Can I come in? – encouraging – welcoming!
What has worked well for the community - Vision of a seamless approach Creation of safe, comfortable and welcoming
environment – formal and informal community spaces Location in an activity node –the local busy shopping
centre Use of natural light and a
vibrant colour scheme Use of RFID – more than doubled capacity with just over double the staff The number and variety of programs offered Improved profile of library services within
community and Council
Technology
• RFID Security system inbuilt Reduces manual handling – 3-6 items at a time Enables capacity to handle large volumes of material
and customers Possibility for easier stock maintenance Attraction of giving the community leading edge technology
3M
• Why 3M? Staged implementation available to
enable whole of service transition in our time. Dual barcode and tag Compatibility to existing
library system Leasing option, affordable Tag durability and price
Planning
Council commitment Financial arrangements via third party Insurance Negotiated with Council IT
Implementation Testing with Library system vendor and IT Testing for compatibility within Citrix environment Looking at other working sites to establish clear picture of
requirements both staff resources and hardware
3M RFID
• What has worked well with RFID Implementation was quick and easy. Worked in less than ideal network environment Ease of use for both staff and customers Graphics and sound Languages Tagging, programming and the ease of conversion
3M RFID• What has worked well with RFID Use of volunteers for conversion - 16k items from existing
collection plus 5k of new items in 3 weeks
Staff support
• able to develop staff champions
with new staff
• Not seen as a money saving
exercise
Self serve – 40%