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Fairfield Public LibraryTechnology Plan 2010Fiscal Year 2011 - 2013
Karen Ronald Town Librarian
Nancy Coriaty Deputy Town Librarian
Dawn La Valle Assistant Director, Administrative Services
Jim Swift IT Administrator
Merry Uk Municipal Web Librarian
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Circulation – over 1 million items One of three libraries in Connecticut with over 1 million checkouts
• Libraries are more important and busier than ever
• Patrons are checking out more digital items
Action Step (FY2011): Provide online library card registration to allow faster, easier access to materials and resources
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Website:1.5 million hits every yearwww.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
• Patrons are moving
swiftly into the digital age
• Using web features such
as databases, online
registration, etc.
Action Step (FY2011): Expand the website to provide downloadable books, movies and music, creating a digital library experience
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Microsoft Office 2010
Updated Powerful EfficientNewly Installed Staff Training Public Classes
Action Step (FY2013): Offer continuous updates and training for staff and public
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Adobe Web Premium Creative Suite 5
Fast Dynamic ProductiveNewly Updated Powerful Interface Professional Results
Action Step (FY2011): Send the webmaster to Dreamweaver and Creative Suite training for higher productivity and professional development
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Mango and Little Pim
Adults and children can learn a new language online, from home, work, anywhere with an internet connection
Action Step (FY2013): Continuous promotion lifelong learning online by evaluating and acquiring new educational software as it is produced and released
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Value Line Database
A recently-acquired business database offering remote access to valuable information
Action Step (FY2012): Acquire Morningstar and other databases targeted to the business community, including commuters and online investors
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Touch Screen Scan StationAn easy-to-use touch screen product that scans to email or USB
Action Step (FY2012): Acquire and employ more hardware and software to meet the needs of trends such as the “Empire of One”
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Self-Checkout StationsNew user-friendly technology as an alternate, efficient checkout option for a busy circulation desk
Action Step (FY2012): Review and update technology hardware and software for improved self-checkout service to empower our patrons
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Young Adult Space and TechnologyFreshly revamped Down Under space for teens to inspire creativity
Action Step (FY2013): Create a technology annex to include tools to harness creativity, including web design, writing, publishing,
and production and editing of music and video
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The Children’s LibrarySeveral computers highlight the interactive learning software available for kids
Action Step (FY2013): Continuous promotion of valuable educational and interactive software for children
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Get Connected at Your Library
Cardboard Cutout Series: An innovative initiative
aiming to spark interest and encourage the community to get a
library card to take advantage of the digital and physical library
James Blake professional tennis player
Action Step (FY2013): Create a more functional mobile website to allow commuters, pedestrians and visitors
on-the-go to access our resources quickly and seamlessly
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Coming Soon: Technology Petting ZooNew technology to harness new digital resources
Fairfield Public Library will be one of the first libraries in the country to participate in Sony’s E-Reader Library Program
Action Step (FY2011): Acquire more digital tools and share with the public to provide hands-on access and information
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Fairfield Woods Branch Library
The renovation proposal emphasizes bringing the branch into the digital age
Action Step (FY2013): Expand wifi access and introduce RFID to materials
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For more information, see the full Technology Plan 2011-2013 report.