Internet Librarian 2010, Discovery, Dissemination and Outreach

Discovery, Dissemination and Outreach

Esben Fjord, Gladsaxe Public Library, Denmark

esbenf@gladsaxe.dk

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

About me

Esben FjordHead of development, Gladsaxe Public LibrariesDenmark

esbenf@gladsaxe.dk