BCL Partnerships & Stakeholders

Art Serve Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and

Information Center at Nova Southeastern University

FAU/BCL Partnership Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources

System – FDLRS Partnership with Broward College:

North Regional and South Regional Libraries Public and Charter Schools After School @ Your Library

BCL Partnerships/Stakeholders

Public Art & Design Program partnerships with Broward

County Libraries

Broward County Cultural Division partners with every Broward County Library by providing them with quality public artworks. The Cultural Division has installed 122 pieces of art throughout 38 separate Broward County Libraries. The artworks range from structural components (like terrazzo floors and stone benches) to paintings, photographs and sculptures.

“Written Words” by Steve Gillman & Katherine Keefer. Located at the West Regional Library

“Solar Time Plan” by Dale EldredLocated at Main Library (one of 10 pieces of a collection of public art showcased at the Main Library)

“The Harrambe Room” by Gary MooreLocated in the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

“Shadow Boxing” by Christopher JanneyLocated at the South Regional Library

“Metamorphosis” by JoeSamLocated at Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library

“Grus Pacifica” by Harry ReeseLocated in the Hollywood Branch Library

“Mirror” by Robert CalvoLocated in the Miramar Library & Education Center

“Swimming in Knowledge” by Leslie FryLocated in the Pompano Beach Branch Library

“Reflections” by Margaret Tolbert & Nitin JayaswalLocated in the Weston Branch Library

Partnerships Art Services & Libraries

Children’s Reading Center & Museum A joint venture of Young at Art Children’s Museum & Broward County Libraries

Children’s Reading Center & Museum will be built on almost 12 acres of land and will consist of a 55, 000 sq ft building containing a 10,000 sq ft reading center and a 42,000 sq ft museum/instructional areas and 3,000 sq ft shared space.

The synergy of a museum, library and art park will create a sense of community and shared experience. The cultural arts complex will have a seamless flow of programming, integrating and expanding artistic and academic literacy, providing authentic, meaningful arts and multi-cultural experiences that engage children and adults on pathways to lifelong learning.

Lauderhill Cultural Center & Library at Central Broward Regional Park

The ArtsPark/Cultural Center portion of the Regional Park will consist of an approximately 20,000 sq ft facility built together with a new County library (10,000 sq.ft.) in one building.

Envisioned in the Cultural Center are an exhibit gallery, art studios, dressing areas, 300-500 seat theater, computer graphics classroom, and dance studio.

ArtServe Gallery and Gift Shop & the Main LibraryLocated on the 2nd floor of the Main Library the ArtServe gallery and gift shop offers library patrons the opportunity to view and purchase artwork and hand-made items made by local artists.

Cultural Information Center & the Main LibraryLocated on the first floor of the Main Library the CIC is a one-stop shop for information about arts and entertainment events and other happenings in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

The following are the services provided: Information & brochures for local arts attractions and events: Purchase tickets to events, plan and map out attractions to visit, get schedules of events, shop our gift shop, pick up local periodicals, get mass transit schedules, volunteer opportunities

Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Center

at Nova Southeastern University

Opened to the public on December 8, 2001

Is the largest library building in the state of Florida at 325,000 square feet. By contrast the Broward County Main Library is approximately 200,000 square feet.

Five stories high

22 study rooms

Wireless access throughout the building

1000 user seats and a café

The library environment is spacious and high tech.

The collection includes specialized databases, research materials, popular fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and journals, CDs, DVDs, etc.

The first floor houses the Public Library Section including a computer center just for children while the second floor has the reference collection.

Library serves:

Residents of Broward County

Students, faculty and staff of Nova Southeastern University

Library offers:

Traditional public library services

Full academic resources of the University

The library is open seven days per week for 100 hours.

Customers need to apply and receive a free Nova Southeastern University library card in order to check out materials. They cannot use their Broward County Library card for that purpose.

FAU/BCL Partnership

BCL provides the following services in exchange for FAU funds: Ordering, cataloging, processing, and maintaining

materials requested by FAU. Reserve room - Retrieve books, audio-video

materials, and articles that professors request be held on reserve for use in the library. Maintain a list of materials on reserve.

FAU/BCL Partnership (cont.)

Reference Assistance - BCL and FAU databases and specialized print sources.

Bibliographic Instruction – Classroom instruction at the FAU Askew Tower; one on one instruction in the Main Library.

FAU/BCL Partnership (cont.) Audio-Visual Services – The FAU Room has AV

materials, viewing equipment, and computers for FAU students and faculty.

Circulation privileges – Semester check out privileges.

Statistics and reporting – Monthly, title, financial, and reports on demand.

) The College of Architecture,Urban and Public Affairs

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degrees/Programs currently being offered at the FAU Downtown Campus

The College of Architecture,Urban and Public Affairs

Undergraduate:• Bachelor of Architecture/Architecture• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning/Urban

and Regional Planning

Graduate:• Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)/

Urban and Regional Planning• Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Public

Administration

)

The Dorothy F. Schmidt Collegeof Arts and Letters

Undergraduate:• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Studio Art Major• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Art History Major• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/ Multimedia Studies Graduate:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA)/ Visual Arts (concentration in graphic design)

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA)/ Visual Arts (concentration in Computer Arts)

4th floor at Main Library 100 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

754-321-1700Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm

4th floor at Main Library 100 S. Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

The FDLRS Media Center, is part of the continuum of services provided by FDLRS/Reach.

FDLRS Media Center has 2 full time positions that are funded through a grant from the School Board of Broward County.

FDLRS Media Center provides the following services for university students, library customers, teachers and parents of exceptional students:

Reference instruction and research assistance

Loan and delivery of collection materials to teachers via the Broward County School Delivery Service known as the pony service

Referrals to exceptional education resources, parent services, and appropriate agencies

Delivery of materials to branch libraries via the county library service

Our Collection:

Books, Kits, Interactive Software, Cassettes,

Videos, Games, Curriculum Materials and

Information on Exceptionalities and Disabilities

Joint-Use LibrariesPartnership with Broward College

When South Regional/Broward Community College opened in 1983, a unique kind of partnership was formed between a public library and a community college.

It was one of only a few in the nation.

Ten years later, the successful model was used for North Regional/BCC Library.

Benefits

More in-depth collection

Programs of a college library

College students benefit from staying connected to their public library

“More bang for the buck”

Integrated service

ContractA contract governs:

Operations

Collection development, bibliographic instruction, and

Physical plant and security aspects of the building

Changing and Evolving

Broward Community College this year became Broward College.

Broward County Library hours led to limited service hours at North and South Regional Libraries.

Compromise is key!

•Northwest Regional Library•Southwest Regional Library

•Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Library

Public and Charter Schools

Northwest Regional Library

Partner: Coral Springs Charter• 6th-12th grades, 1,600 students.• Sharing resources (uses NOR as media center during school

hours). Media specialist has an office in the library and available during and after school.

• Informal partnership – based on a memo of understanding (not a signed contract).

• Library Hours and School Hours: by school request, library hours can be adjusted to open early for students. (7:30 a.m.) Staffed by BCL librarians.

• Collection Development: Coral Springs Charter Media Specialist has an annual budget of $10,000, and orders the materials for the school curriculum which are integrated into the BCL collection.

Southwest Regional LibraryPartner: Pembroke Pines Charter High School• 9TH -12TH grades, 1700 students.• Sharing resources (uses SWR as media center during school hours).• Informal partnership .• Library Hours and School Hours: by school request, library hours

were adjusted two mornings a week (7:30 a.m.) Staffed by volunteers and Security.

• Collection Development: Youth Services Librarians coordinate ordering materials with the Media Specialist to avoid duplication. City of Pembroke Pines provides the Media Specialist with a book budget for the high school curriculum. BCL Librarians use these funds to purchase materials which are integrated into the BCL collection.

• Partnership support for BCL Policy (code of conduct): Crucial to keep the school and administration informed about BCL policies and any student suspensions.

Pembroke Pines Branch

Partner: Walter C. Young Middle School• 6TH-8TH grades, 1710 students.• Sharing resources (uses PE as media center during school hours and uses

meeting rooms as classrooms).• Formal partnership agreement – between the School Board of Broward County

and Broward County (dated 12/15/92).

• Library Hours and School Hours: Library Director and Superintendent of Schools negotiated the contract to serve the school. (8:00 a.m. during week and closed on weekends.) Media Specialist is visible at the library before and after school hours. Library’s operation and services provided by BCL staff.

• Collection Development: County responsible for costs of library materials. The School Board purchases all additional materials to meet the curriculum needs of faculty and students.

• Security: There is increased security at PE with the presence of students (gated parking lots and library subject to campus lockdowns and evacuations.) This policy change is a result of the Jessica Lunsford Act.

After School @ Your Library

Partnership with the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.

In 2009, $531,725 was received to operate the program at 12 library branches.

The LSTA awarded $316,824 for the purchase of laptop computers for the use of the ASYL students. These computers can be used for everyone outside of ASYL Program hours.


Ages 6 through 12 From families with highest illiteracy

rates in Broward County From lowest income neighborhoods Lack of adult attention for reading

practice, homework assistance, and computer skills

Participants


From 2-5 pm Staff Provides Snacks, quiet play

Homework assistance

Daily reading and skills practice

Meaningful computer activities to improve skills

Improved behavior

Academic performance for many of the participants.

Resulting in