1. The library that I have chosen to develop a wiki for is in actuality a library that I would like to work for, the Lee County Public Libraries in Ft Myers, Florida. First, a look at the demographics of Lee County. According to Wikipedia, as of 2005 the population was approximately 589,000 of which approximately seventy seven percent were Caucasian, fifteen percent Latino, eight percent Afro-American, and one percent Asian. Eighty percent ranged in age from 45 to 64, twenty two percent were over 64. Twenty two percent had children under age 18. This reflects a large professional group, and an equal division of children still living at home and seniors.
2. The Lee County Library system is made up of twelve branches, one which is devoted solely to audio collections. The combined libraries offer 340 public computers, 21 self checkouts, 5 download stations and a PC reservation and print management system. They have one book mobile. Their budget for the years 2007 to 2008 was approaching $28,000,000. They offer a wealth of programs to meet the needs of the community. I have been monitoring their website for the past year, and it has been recently revised. It is a fine example of showing the depth of the programs they offer, is visually appealing, and easy to move around in. They have now added a Download Depot to access books, music, videos, for Macs and OMC on the go. One can access from Ipods, android phones, and Blackberry Windows Mobile. LCPL appears to be embracing Library 2.0, and they look for marketing venues that are unique. Well....
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It sounds like they're doing a good job embracing the new technologies in the field of library science. The local library I'm doing my wiki on is very nice, though not nearly as large, but doesn't have their own website at all. They simply have a few pages on the county government website, and there's not much information there. They definitely need to rework that.
ReplyDeleteFrom my limited knowledge, it appears that alot of libraries are like that. How hard is it to design a website???? Seems to me a necessity to have a good one in this day and age. Its the first thing I look for when searching.Did you check out LCPL site?
ReplyDeleteAnyone out there have any ideas about getting my foot in the door at LCPL? Should I just show up on their door step, send a letter to the director with an interest in intership???? I am open to any suggestions!
ReplyDeleteThis week we are exploring WordPress and Drupals??? I love the language, at least that part makes me laugh but that's about it! his time next week I will be up to my eyeballs in it!!! Drupal sounds like and invader from another planet! More to come.......Raleigh wants to eat it!
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