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NJLA Adult Services ForumAll Together Now: Celebrating Collaboration Among
Libraries and Communities
Peter Bromberg, Assistant Director, Princeton Public Library
[email protected] | peterbromberg.com
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Why Are We Here Today?
Why Are We Here Today?
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Why Are We Here Today?
Today
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Why Are We Here Today?
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
[email protected] | peterbromberg.com
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