guitar collections: what comes after books?
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Guitar Collections: What Comes after Books?. Patrick Sweeney San Mateo County Library. Guitar Library – Why Guitars?. As a storyteller Cultural Heritage Lack of access. www.pcsweeney.com. Guitar Library - Background. The Genesis of the Idea My own desire to play guitar - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Guitar Collections:What Comes after Books?
Patrick SweeneySan Mateo County Library
Guitar Library – Why Guitars?
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As a storyteller
Cultural Heritage
Lack of access
Guitar Library - Background
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The Genesis of the Idea
My own desire to play guitar
The importance of innovation
Guitar Library – Goals of Project
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Two 8 week guitar group lessons will be held
30 patrons will complete the guitar lessons
Up to 15 guitars will be purchased for the collection
Increase collection of guitar educational materials/items from 12 to 48
Increased circulation of musical education related materials/items by 40%
Implementation of a new collection of guitars
Achieve a 50% circulation rate for the guitar collection
Establish 4 music related programs
Partner with at least 3 community organizations
Guitar Library - Decisions
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Where to Purchase?
Estimated Costs
Actual Costs
What kind of Guitar?
How Many?
What supplies to Purchase?
Guitar Library - Logistics
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How to get them to the library
Where to hold classes
Display and storage
Guitar Library – Cataloging
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Cataloging Loan Rules
Loan Periods Fines and Fees
Guitar Library- Circulation
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Contracts
Policies
Checking them out
Guitar Library - Staffing
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Training Staff To…
Guitar Library - Partnerships
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Guitar Library - Successes
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New partnerships
Renewed interest in music from both patrons and staff
Good press for the community
New programs
New perspective on library services and collections
Guitar Library – Lessons Learned
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Guitars in the Library?
Open Lessons
Guitar class sizes
Own a guitar already?
Lessons are more expensive than guitars!
Guitar Collections:What Comes after Books?
Patrick SweeneySan Mateo County Library