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GETTING THE EDGE!ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIESSummer, 2014
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Connect!
Debra AggerttIllinois State LibraryEdge [email protected]
All 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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The coalition of leading library and local government organizations working on Edge includes:
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation –funding partner for Edge• Urban Libraries Council – the lead agency for Edge• American Library Association, OITP• International City/County Management Association• LYRASIS• OCLC’s WebJunction• Public Library Association• State Libraries of California, Oklahoma and Texas• TechSoup Global• Universities of Maryland and Washington
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THE EDGE ROUNDTABLE
• June through September 2013
• 159 libraries in seven states; 26 from Illinois
• Largest library systems participating are Chicago Public Library and Houston Public Library both serving over 2 million residents
• Smallest 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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• To create a comparison tool for libraries, based on completions of the Edge assessment by these randomly selected libraries
• Helps 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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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7
<5,000 5,000-15,000Single outlet 15,000-65,000
Multiple outlet 15,000-65,000
65,000-175,000
175,000-300,000 >300,000
• All 50 states are participating
• EDGE presentations at PLA/March 2014 and ALA/June 2014
• States are promoting the assessment with programs and webinars for public libraries
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NATIONAL LAUNCH JANUARY 2014
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BENCHMARKS ASSESSMENT TOOLS
RESOURCES & CASE STUDIES
TRAININGREPORTING &
PRESENTATION TOOLS
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THE EDGE TOOLKIT
EDGE BENCHMARKS VERSION 1.0
11 benchmarks to assess public access technology services across three main areas
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Engaging the Community
and Decision Makers
OrganizationalManagement
CommunityValue
• Assess current public access technology and how it’s used
• Identify ways to strengthen or enhance public access technology
• Engage with key leaders about the role for the public library in improving communities
WHY IS EDGE IMPORTANT TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES?
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VALUE OF EDGE TO ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES
How libraries are using the Edge:
• Engaging local leaders on how the library helps achieve community goals
• Changing perceptions about library value - externally and internally
• Engaging and building leadership with staff
• Making decisions about allocation of library resources
• Identifying new ways of doing business based on peer best practices
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Edge helps stakeholders connect technology in libraries with achieving community priorities
Edge pilot libraries say:
+ + =
LIBRARY PUBLIC ACCESS TECHNOLOGY
PARTNERSHIPS ACHIEVING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
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STAKEHOLDERS
Identifies 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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EXTERNALv v
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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
• Overviewo Dashboard that shows progresso Ability to export and download details
• Assessment results and recommendations
• Ability to reopen assessment
• Ability 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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Illinois 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.htm
Workbook:
http://www.libraryedge.org/sites/default/files/Edge_Assessment_Workbook.pdf
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EDGE SUPPORT CENTER
• Access the Support Center as follows:
Visit www.libraryedge.org and click on Support Center
Email [email protected]
• Goal is to resolve all requests within 2 business days
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Please send questions and comments to: [email protected]
The Illinois State Library Edge Team:Debra [email protected]
Robert [email protected]
Brian [email protected]
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?