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Date: February 12, 2000
On February 12 over 20 people participated in a community workshop
at the Galt branch library to have input into the library master planning
process. There were participants from two branches (Isleton and Galt).
They worked as members of three planning teams. The teams mapped their
library's in the context of their current and future community, imagined
the type of services offered and place their library would be in 20 years,
identified their immediate needs, and potential community partners.
Workshop Summary
The participants consider their branch library's conntectiveness to
their community. In Galt, the library is central, but not easy to walk
to. In the future the growth on the edges of the community may trigger
the need for another branch. In Isleton the library is a hub for the small
and isolated town. The need for meeting space was important to the future
success of both branches. The participants felt the first steps towards
accomplishing their long-term vision should be on community awareness.
Partnerships for their libraries success included a cross section of community
and business organizations with a special focus on schools.
Team 1: Galt
- Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library
- Imagine the future of library services.
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- How does your library fit in the community?
- 1. See map
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- What kind of place will it be?
- 1. Keep up with current technology
- 2. Larger library-expanded services & hours
- 3. Community resource center
- 4. Educational services for all ages-preschool to seniors
- 5. Refuge
- 6. Multi -purpose room-meetings, tutorial, classroom
- 7. 2nd library
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- What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision?
- 1. Expanded bilingual services-books, staff
- 2. More days & hours/more staff
- 3. Joint usage facilities connected to school libraries
- 4. Better parking
- 5. Increase community awareness & support
- 6. Expanded literacy services
- 7. Build a new library with the high school district on Marengo Rd.
- 8. Homework room with computers/internet services
- 9. Expand summer/off track programs for students
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- Exercise #2: Current Library Services
- In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services?
- 1. Better lighting of parking lot
- 2. More parking
- 3. Early morning hours/evening hours
- 4. Expand facility
- 5. More books for all ages/Spanish books
- 6. Larger community info. area
- 7. Expand bookmobile services
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- Exercise #3: Community Partners
- Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community?
- 1. School districts
- 2. Parks & Rec. dept.
- 3. Friends
- 4. Sacramento County
- 5. Businesses in area
Team 2: Galt
- Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library
- Imagine the future of library services.
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- How does your library fit in the community?
- 1. See map
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- What kind of place will it be?
- 1. Much larger facility
- 2. *A meeting room-quiet reading/studying rooms
- 3. *A children's area & librarian-quiet reading/studying rooms
- 4. Community theater
- 5. *Computer (cutting edge technology)
- 6. *Up-to-date reference books & general collection
- 7. *Reference librarian
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- What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision?
- 1. Community room to be used for:
- Study rooms, HS/MS, children's area, Tutoring room (adult ed)
- AV equipment
- Access to state/university libraries
- Public meeting room
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- Exercise #2: Current Library Services
- In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services?
- 1. More hours (esp. night & weekend, Mon)
- 2. Senior services
- 3. More staff
- 4. Cooperation between school districts
- 5. Books on tape
- 6. Provide Friends with means to publicize library needs and services
provided by this group
- 7. Community awareness
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- Exercise #3: Community Partners
- Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community?
- 1. Service clubs
- 2. School districts
- 3. Businesses
- 4. Civic organizations (City Council)
- 5. Home schoolers
- 6. News media
Team 3: Isleton
- Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library
- Imagine the future of library services.
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- How does your library fit in the community?
- 1. See map
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- What kind of place will it be?
- 1. Big library space-children, adults, friendly, accessible, open,
learning space, programs, community meeting room, up-to-date
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- What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision?
- 1. Expand existing library-enclose patio area, acquire buildings from
school district
- 2. Begin adult programs on computer & internet use, programs for
kids & parents-to keep adults familiar & interested in library
- 3. Expand library hours-an evening, Saturday
- 4. Encourage use of library for community meetings
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- Exercise #2: Current Library Services
- In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services?
- 1. OUTREACH-to migrant worker homes, to school & school systems
so kids can come after school
- 2. ADULT PROGRAMMING-Internet
- 3. Enclosing of patio area to create MORE SPACE
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- Exercise #3: Community Partners
- Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community?
- 1. Chamber of Commerce
- 2. School district
- 3. City council
- 4. PTA
- 5. Lions Club
- 6. Crawdad Festival sponsors
- 7. Catholic church/Methodist/Jehovah's Witness
- 8. Friends
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