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BOOKS ON THE GOIST 601
Steven InzerCarolyn Fagan
Penny SweeneyMary Patroulis
Michael Mansfield
Troy Public LibraryParking and Access Issues
Sour
Source: Google Maps. (2009) Map data from Tele Atlas, 2009. Retrieved from http://maps.google.com.Source: [Photograph of the Troy Public Library]. (2009) Retrieved from http://the troylibrary.org
Parking Problems
Street parking has historically been an issue
Limited number of nearby parking spaces Limited handicap access No employee parking Adjacent courthouse lot is not available
to patrons
Exacerbated by Branch Closings
Lansingburgh Sycaway
Closed in January 2009 due to defeated budget.
Source: [Photograph of the Lansingburgh Branch Library]. (2009) Retrieved from http://the troylibrary.orgSource: [Photograph of the Sycaway Branch Library]. (2009) Retrieved from http://the troylibrary.org
Circulation Data
June 2008 June 20090
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
Items circulated at the main library
Source: Upper Hudson Library System. (2009). [Database of usage statistics]. Retrieved from http://
Comparative Growth Data
June 2008 to June 200990%
95%
100%
105%
110%
115%
120%
Troy LibrariesCohoesColonieBethlehem
Source: Upper Hudson Library System. (2009). [Database of usage statistics]. Retrieved from http://
Those Particularly Affected
Youth Seniors Handicap Parents with young children Staff Patrons who drive
Anecdotal Evidence
Ten families who came to the story hour at the Lansingburgh branch no longer attend.
At two separate public forums patrons expressed widespread concern about lack of parking as the primary deterrent to main library use.
Patrons now use libraries in other towns. Many older branch patrons are now no longer
using libraries at all.
Source: Carolyn Fagan. (2009) Former branch manager and current adult services librarian.
A Two-pronged Solution
Book-thru Enhanced Public Catalog
Source: Google Maps. (2009) Map data from Tele Atlas, 2009. Retrieved from http://maps.google.com.
Book-thru Features
ATM-style kiosk with: Library card scanner Display screen Voice intercom Book return bin Information board Electronic check-out Car-hop delivery
Enhanced Public Catalog
Shelfari OPAC+
Enhanced Catalog Features
Remote access to available library holdings
Suggestions for similar readings Virtual reservations Social OPAC possibilities
Benefits of the two-pronged approach
Reduce parking demand. Frees up parking for patrons using
programs and computers. Provides 24-hour browsing access. Virtual library experience. Increase circulation. Appeals to broad range of users,
including digital natives. Efficient and convenient.
Making it happen
Money Grants, Federal Stimulus, Partnering with local industry and businesses
(AMD, Target, Panera, Price Chopper) Creation of library district with funding
Development and outreach Partnering with RPI and Russell Sage Partnering with local public school districts
Evaluation
Circulation statistics Patron activity Surveys
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