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Multitype Library Board
Prepared by Elgin Bunston for OLA Super Conference,
February 26, 2010
Definition
A multitype library system is a network of working relationships, between any combination of autonomous libraries and information providers, established to share services and resources for mutual benefits.
The purpose of the multitype library system is to support communities in their access to affordable, quality information services.
Environmental Context
1950 first regional library formed (model for others)
1958 provincial library begins centralized cataloguing service for municipal and regional libraries.
1965-73 public libraries formed regional libraries -Interlibrary loan and reciprocal borrowing
policies developed
1967 Library Inquiry Committee Report -Provincial Library to play a central role in interlibrary loan and in-depth reference
support
Environmental Context
The Public Libraries Act, 1984
Saskatchewan Library Board– Evolved into Public Library Directors group
Northern Library Office– Multitype arrangement
10 Public Library Systems
•PNLS (northern)
•7 regional libraries
•Regina and Saskatoon
Environmental Context
Public Libraries Act, 1996:
Mandated participation of municipalities in the provincial public library system
Outlines Provincial Library responsibilities to: 1. Provide “cost-effective and appropriate central
services to public libraries.”
2. Develop “province-wide library policies and other library advisory functions.”
History Continued
1998 first Multitype Board meets 2001 Gateway, Z-39.50 search portal
for all SK public libraries 2006 public libraries develop a strategic
to implement a single integrated library system
2008 funding for SILS is granted
Formation of the Multitype Library Board
Libraries Cooperation Act, 1996
“to provide a mechanism for formalized co-operation, across jurisdictional boundaries, in accordance with principles respecting continued individual responsibility on behalf of participants and respecting the importance of achieving consensus before making important decisions between…”
Composition of the Board
A public library system director and a library trustee;
A post-secondary library director and 1 other librarian from a post-secondary library;
A teacher-librarian and a member of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA);
A special library director and another special librarian.
Composition of the Board
Provincial Librarian; A representative from the
Saskatchewan Library Association; A specialist in Aboriginal library
services; An archivist.
MLB and Government
Minister’s Advisory Board
Role of Provincial Library & Literacy Office
How does the MLB operate?
Consensus decision making, by law Consultations with partners Respect for institutional mandates Development of relationships Creation of a co-operative framework
rather than operations
Role of Board Members
Represent their sector at the MLB table 2-way communication with sector on
board activities Contribute ideas for possible
collaboration across sectors Follow up on agreed upon tasks
How and Why?
Echo Valley Forum 1988
Reaffirmed the idea, first stated by the Library Inquiry Committee (1967), to expand the one-province public library system to include cooperation among all types of libraries.
Principles:
One-province system;
Resource sharing;
Service to all;
Participation of users.
Library Service in the 1990s
Many barriers to library service: Physical, Geographical, Institutional mandates, Cultural, economic, Educational.
Ideas for Improvement
Better resource sharing;
Reduce duplication;
Help patrons make use of technology;
Improved access for everyone.
Board Successes
Removal of PST on electronic resources Competency profile for professional
librarians Support from provincial ministers on
library issues such as Library Book Rate Initiated grant and bursary programs to
address areas of concern
Saskatchewan Library Education Bursary 2002-
Recruitment and retention of concern to multiple sectors;
Background including 8Rs Report; MLB recommendation to the
Government of Saskatchewan; Seed funding for bursary administered
by Saskatchewan Library Association.
Multitype Database Licensing Program (MDLP)
Province-wide license for 10,000+ unique journal titles and 83 eBooks for all residents
Maximizes purchasing power of libraries through cost sharing;
Increases the amount of authoritative content available to Saskatchewan and provides equitable access for all residents.
Product Overview ProQuest (4) (News, Canadian Research Index and CBCA) The Gale Group (15) (Business, general reference, health and
kids) EBSCO (3) (Auto repair and 2 Novelist products) Grey House Canada (Canada Info Desk) CEDROM-SNi
(Newscan products for appropriate sectors) Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. (Encyclopaedia Britannica
Online) Services documentaires multimedia (Repère) Thomson Carswell (Index to Canadian Legal Literature) Wiley InterScience (The Cochrane Library)
Multitype Database Licensing Program (MDLP)
Development
Model/Structure
Philosophy
Future growth
Initial Program Partners
All 10 public library systems
4 urban school divisions
Special libraries
Program Expansion
Universities and colleges (SIAST, religious colleges, etc.)
800+ schools represented by the Ministry of Education
More special libraries (government, law, health, credit union)
Program Structure
No contribution formula
Committee (at least 2 reps/sector)
Products satisfy the needs of multiple
sectors
Reached the limits of common interest
Program Evolution
Opt-in products to augment the core
collection (2 sectors or more)
Focus on training and increased patron
usage
Digitization
6 + 1 working group
Digitization Forums
Inventory Project
Saskatchewan Digital Alliance
Saskatchewan Digital Alliance
Workshops
Policy recommendations
Advisory to grant program
Digitization Grant
Purpose:
Multitype partnershipsBuilding capacitySaskatchewan content
http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/
Digitization Grant
Success and challenges
Limited grant funding
Barriers to entry
Leveraging Funds
Contribution from U of Saskatchewan
15 partners on a $20,000 grant
“Saskatchewan War Experience”
Wide representation (geographically and across sectors)
New Strategic Plan
MISSION Through co-operation, libraries contribute to
the social and economic development of citizens of Saskatchewan.
VISION Successful communities through library co-
operation.
Strategic Directions
1. Engage strategic partners in the continuing development of the Multitype System;
2. Identify opportunities for co-operation in order to address emerging issues; and,
3. Initiate mechanisms for co-operation.
Other Board Activities and Challenges
Representative workforce Recruitment and retention Potential internship Promote the value of school libraries
and teacher-librarians Improved communications and use of
technology
Saskatchewan Libraries Site
Career Information
Promotion Campaign
Questions?
Contact: [email protected](business card with me as well)
Provincial Librarian, Joylene Campbell [email protected]
Information about the Multitype Library Board http://www.lib.sk.ca/http://www.lib.sk.ca/staff/multitype/index.html