big talk from small libraries 2016 - leveraging the power of little
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Leveraging the Power of LittleHope Decker
Member Library Liaisonhdecker@pls-net.org
Question…
In your library, how have you used a limitation or obstacle as an opportunity?
Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited space
Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited staff
Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited funding
Disadvantages to Being Little
• limited community resources
Limited Space?• Small spaces/building forces us to be clever in
how we offer programs and services
An Opportunity to Reach Out!
Make partnerships with schools, parks, other community organizations with space
Go outside!
Limited Staff?• Few committees, less bureaucracy• Much easier to change• Jet ski vs big oil tanker
An Opportunity to be Innovative!
take a chance or twotry something newdo things a little
differentlydon’t be afraid to make
mistakesbe responsive say “YES”!
Limited Funding?• Rely on the community• “we’re all in this together”
An Opportunity to Ask for Help!
Serve your community to your library’s fullest ability
…and then ask for increased funding
Limited Community Resources?• Only “game” in town• People realize how vital their library is
An Opportunity for Advocacy!
Capitalize on how important the library is to your community- talk about it!
Infographic made at piktochart.com
Question…
In your library, how have you used a limitation or obstacle as an opportunity?
Hope DeckerMember Library Liaison
hdecker@pls-net.org
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