Thursday 26 May 2016

Waverley Library Level 1 Library Theatrette 32 – 48 Denison St, Bondi Junction 2022

Contact : Simon Welsh 9083 8705

Attendees: Barbara (Randwick), Eric (Randwick), Adrienne (Ku-ring-gai), Louise (Auburn), Simon (Waverley) Steph (Wollongong) Rebecca (Ryde)

Apologies: Margaret (Blacktown), Marissa (Kogarah) Melinda (Kogarah), Jody (Waverley), Fiona (Leichhardt) Paula (Rockdale) Judith (Liverpool) Golda (SLNSW)

Agenda

· Any PLN facebook updates

As at 25 May 2016, 620 likes a growth of 25.76% since our last subgroup meeting in 3 March 2016.

For the period of Friday 3 March – Wednesday 25 May 2016 We served 178 posts [ an average of 2.14 per day) with a total reach of 76, 807 users and a total impress count of 142,789.

The most viewed posts are humorous posts.

Steph from Wollongong discussed in depth how facebook helps her Library with events and generating interest with the public. Recommendations were made to post no more than 1 update a day max 2. Peak times for viewing are between 7 – 9pm. Monthly downloads of insights. Discuss with staff re good content. Only post high quality pics that don’t look pixelated.

· An open round table discussion was held about the pending and recently proclaimed local government amalgamations and the effects on library services.

· When is it time to pull a failing program or event?

Randwick suggests – fake it to make it – create a crowd from staff to boost numbers. Give the program time to build a base and promote specifically. Larger events are harder for them to fill up with no shows.

Ku Ring Gai – less than 10 tickets – pull it. If the program means a lot to the Library sometimes a small event has the personal touch and creates and intimate feel.

‘Cancel’ is a strong word and should be changed to postponed to evaluate further down the line. Consider catering costs – is it worth going ahead?

· The 20-30 something male reader – rarer than the white rhino

Waverley launched its Gen Y bookclub in January. The club was launched for the 20s and 30’s men and women – to come in after work – have a glass of wine and discuss gen y specific books (Fightclub, Scar tissue, On the road) etc. The program was plugged hard, in the library local bookstores, facebook, local radio podcasts, local newspapers. It was successful …… with women 20+ joined but only 2 men. Still to this day there have been no new men enquiring.

Waverley will be seeking guys for a men only book club. At this stage its only expressions of interest. We discussed ways to get the men interested in this club. Wollongong suggested taking the club out of Libraries and holding them in a pub – books and beer feel. Plug the programs in kid’s program classes where a lot of women attend and can relay info on to partners. Books based on movies only – so it’s not so full on for the men. Book suggested lists on beer coasters - make it fun and playful. Make sure you promote the club in areas guys hang out in – pubs, coffee shops, gyms etc. Thanks everyone for helpful advice.

· Information exchange

Adrienne from Ku Ring Gai informed us of great new expo they launched to better inform the staff from all of Ku Ring Gai Council about the Library and all the services they provide.

All Library staff had to participate in helping the event work. Working groups were formed – how to get the council to come – how to coordinate the day- train staff for the expo day.

Adrienne was kind enough to share the days events and programs with us –

1.Have you signed up for the Ku-ring-gai Library and Art Centre Expo? No? !! Please come along for a delicious free meal and “inside information” about our libraries and art centre. We need you to say “Yes” via Kasey for catering. All you need to do is: Go to Kasey Click on “Lets Go Expo” (like the signature below) Tick box – “I agree to terms and conditions” Proceed to checkout and then type in your details Easy! Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

2. Coming along to our Ku-ring-gai Library and Art Centre Expo?

We hope so!

It would be best for you to signup for a library card before you come along. The we can issue you our green library card within 2 minutes and you can borrow immediately! All you need to do is select Ku-ring-gai Library from council website select My Library Log on to membership – it is on the navigation side of page Join online Very easy!!.

Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

3.Ever thought about taking a guitar or art class? Why not visit our Ku-ring-gai Art Centre in Roseville and be inspired by the artwork of talented local artists in our very own neighbourhood or talk to Jane, Lucinda, Maree or Caroline about learning to play the guitar. Artworks on exhibition are also for sale! Special Event: Come along to hear Ken Done talk about his amazing life in art on Tuesday 9 June at 6.30pm. Signed copies of his new book ‘A Life Coloured In’ will available for purchase. Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

4.Do you know that Ku-ring-gai Library has electronic information resources that could assist or support you in your work for Council? Our e-resources cover the Arts, Business, Children, Languages, Community Information, Technology, Legal Information, Current Affairs, Education, Genealogy, Geography, Health and medicine, History, Heritage, Literacy, Literature, Music, Newspapers, Science and Encyclopaedias. Interested? Enjoy a bite to eat while chatting to staff about how e-resources can work for you Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

5. Do you know that Ku-ring-gai Library collects and makes available a large range of materials to support local studies of the Ku-ring-gai area? You can discover photographs, Council reports and minutes, newspapers and archives, pamphlets and books. Currently we have an exciting exhibition called “The Story of Ku-ring-gai Chase” on display in Gordon library created using Library resources as well as some made available by interested local groups. Ever wondered who your ancestors are? We can get you online to dig up those skeletons in the closet with Ancestry.com. It is easy to use and holds all of your secrets!! Come to the Library and Art Centre Expo on May 24 and we can show you how J Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

6.Ku-ring-gai Library celebrates National Law Week from 16th to 22nd May 2016 with lots of free information from our three guest solicitors. They will be at Gordon and Lindfield libraries and bookings are essential. Our Library has a large range of legal resources which includes free material from the State Library of New South Wales’ specialist legal service that you can access at work or home. Information on legal matters such as neighbourhood disputes, separation, wills and family law topics are covered. Come to the Library and Art Centre Expo and we can show you how to tap into the world of legal answers! Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

7.Do you know that Ku-ring-gai residents who are unable to visit the Library in person or join our Libraribus are entitled (as places are available) to a free home library service which brings books, talking books, DVDs and magazines to their door? Currently we visit over 170 individuals and institutions in the Ku-ring-gai area, delivering library material to those who could otherwise not access our resources and sharing a chat and smile with our happy borrowers. If you have information or resources that you would like to share with aged or disabled residents we would love to hear from you! Come to our Expo on May 24 and find out more about the Home Library Service. Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

8.Have you always wanted to learn a new language? You can do this through the e-information database Transparent Languages Online. This will run you through a new language using simple to follow exercises and have you speaking a new language in no time! Interested? Come and find out more at the Library and Art Centre Expo on Tuesday 24 May 2016. There will also be food and drinks to reward your efforts on the day. Click on Expo badge below and book into our Ku-ring-gai library event!

General business

Waverley has launched new signage to engage with patrons including reviewer book marks , snog or avoid patron review cards, what we are reading, shelf talker, staff pick stickers, little book shop feel chalkboards.

Auburn – Business as usual – all Libraries in new council will pool resources and programs together into one flyer.

Next meeting

We will contact State Library to hold next Marketing meeting there. Date TBC