SWON Libraries

Attendance

• Jay Barkey, Adams County Public Library
• Linda Behen, St. Ursula Academy
• Sandy Bolek, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
• Emily Colpi, Mariemont High School
• Leoma Dunn, Thomas More College
• Sheri Myers, Northern Kentucky University
• Sandy Silber, Seven Hills School
• Anne Abate, SWON Libraries
• Glen Horton, SWON Libraries

Aspects of the technology program that should be preserved

• Free consultation and referral services for members
• Glen's ability to stay updated and current on trends
• Technology projects that bring different types of libraries together

New ideas for the technology program

Services

• Some online projects can benefit libraries outside our geographic region
• Some assistance can easily be offered to libraries outside our geographic region (web development, etc.)
• Focus on types of assistance that can benefit from a library perspective
• Create projects that offer value to the community
• Get ideas for new projects from interest groups

Training

• Take the training to libraries. Get people who don't come to our events.
• Train staff in basic proficiencies (such as from the WebJunction skills list).
• Provide training in topics that will reduce the need for direct assistance
• Online training may get more people involved

Staffing

• Contract with outside providers and companies
• Partner with universities (especially members)

Pricing

• Charge differently for assistance based on the type of service
• Facilitate "bartering" for services and training among member libraries

Final Thoughts

• Organizational needs are more important than the needs of an individual library.
• As assistance projects become more complicated, ongoing support needs will likely increase.
• Having more than one technology staff is recommended "just in case."