childrens and youth services blue mountains city library
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The Rejuvenation of Blue Mountains Libraries
via children’s and young adult programs
Vicki EdmundsManager, Libraries
Blue Mountains City Council
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Introduction
• Declining trends• New staff strategy• New programs
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Background
• Blue Mountains• Library Service• Usage and statistics
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Unique geography of the Blue Mountains
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Circulation Statistics
1%546,4592006
8%545,7002005
-3%503,2962004
-2.20%520,9792003
-4.50%532,4732002
0.30%557,5082001
-1.50%556,0702000
7.10%564,7001999
-1.40%526,8501998
-6.20%534,3551997
-1.30%569,3731996
-1.40%576,9921995
-2.50%584,9841994
-1.80%599,8571993
-1.40%610,7511992
3.90%619,7131991
596,4791990
% Total LoansYear
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Visitation Statistics
460,9872005/06
459,3552004/05
449,7682003/04
457,5132002/03
467,7952001/02
483,1052000/01
499,9941999/00
Patron visits - All branchesYear
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Change Management Program
• Library Management Team• Strategic Plan• Children’s and Youth Services
Team
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Storytimes
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Fab Friday
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School Holiday Activities
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Theme NightsPyjama parties
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Theme NightsLibrary and Information Week
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Theme NightsHalloween Party
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Theme NightsDads and Sons World Cup Night
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Youth Programs
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Youth AreasSpringwood Branch Library
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Youth Area Springwood Library with Aerosol Art installation
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Children’s AreasSpringwood Branch Library
Children’s Area “Before” and “After”
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Children’s AreasBlaxland Branch Library
Children’s Area “Before” and “After” images
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Babytime
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Toy Library Launch
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Toy Library
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New initiatives
• Babytime Club• Youth Club
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Benefits to the Library Service
65,47448,0986,2261994/95
70,16746,4506,0871995/96
69,29044,1205,3321996/97
65,67842,5804,9741997/98
69,46545,8944,8091998/99
64,57144,0184,5711999/2000
63,35542,9324,3912000/01
57,20542,9494,4732001/02
54,95740,5034,2082002/03
52,00738,6564,2012003/04
50,63048,9084,3442004/05
57,34253,9943,9252005/06
Circulation - JuniorCirculation - EasyMembership under 12Year
Children’s and Youth Library Usage
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↑ 30%↑ 55%↑ 26%Programs
↑ 1%↑ 2%Not availableNew Memberships
↑ 1%↑ 8%↓ 3%Loans
↑ 1%↑ 5%↓ 2%Visits
05/0604/0503/04
Changes to Statistics
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Conclusion
• Reversal of trends• Staff commitment• Use of Media• Long-term vision
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Questions?