Rethinking Reference, Non-Fiction, and Local History
The information below was originally compiled for the NHLA-READS 2011 conference in Concord, NH. The theme of the day was "Collections on the Edge: Rethinking Reference, Non-Fiction, and Local History."
My talk highlighted three projects my library has done to keep our collections (and access to them) in step with the needs of our patrons - the links below provide more details from when I recapped each project on my website:
- Revamp the Collection & Repurpose Use of Floor Space - converting Reference to a circulating collection and responding to the need for more study space
- Mobilize the Library Website - options for serving patrons via mobile devices
- Improve Remote Access to Traditional Tools - creating a searchable index to microfilm obituaries
Slides from the presentation:
- Download as PowerPoint [17mb]
- Download as PDF [30mb]
- View on Slideshare (also below)
If you have any questions, please contact me.
