internet librarian 2010, discovery, dissemination and outreach
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Discovery, Dissemination and Outreach
Esben Fjord, Gladsaxe Public Library, Denmark
What are we doing
Experimenting with new forms of digital platforms in the physical space
Why are we doing it
• Electronic resources in the physical space• Out where the users are• Taking advantage of the librarians' competencies• Exposure of electronic resources in context• Cooperation with external partners and the users'• Beta culture and fun
The platforms
Digital signage (screens)Music Chair (Sonic)Drawing machineInteractive floor (The Cube)
The platforms - digital signage
The platforms - digital signage
Now:• 10 large screens all over the main libraries and all
branches • Controlled by a digital signage system accessed via the
web (kind of CMS)• Factual information, reviews and recommendations• Events• 10 editors, each responsible for 1 or more screens
Future:• Cooperation in the community and with other Danish
libraries• Interactive presentations, data from users, competitions,
surveys etc.• Exposure of electronic resources
The platforms - Drawing machine
The platforms - Drawing machine
Now: • Children can sketch directly on the interactive drawing machine• Template figures from national library arts based web portal for
children• The machine is an eye catcher and magnet
Future:
• Use of the machine to support events and shows• New and better version of the software• Better organization and ownership
The platforms - Music Chair
The platforms - Music Chair
Now: • Librarians' playlist recommendations• The chairs are eye catchers and magnets and the users think they
are cool• Content from YouTube and Grooveshark
An older man discovered electronica recommended by a librarian. He was agog and borrowed a lot of the reccommended albums : )
Future:• User created playlists and recommendations• Special event playlists• Content from national streaming service BibZoom• Better user interfaces• Use other kinds of media (films, computer games)
The platforms - Interactive floor
The platforms - Interactive floor
The platforms - Interactive floor
The platforms - Interactive floor
Now: • Play and gaming• Textexpo• Supporting special events• The users think its funny• Good branding
Future: • Better user interfaces• Develop library specific flash presentations• Expose electronic ressources (newspaper etc.)
The platforms - Interactive floor
The challenges
• Technical infrastructure and datamodels (API's)• Copyright and DRM• Electronic ressources are made for searching, not
for communication and dissimination• Backend interfaces• Competences and knowledge• Organization and ownership