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ANNAPOLIS LIBRARY Program Document Appendix Program Document Annapolis Library 2 Appendix 03 Client Data Questionnaire for Data Collections 09 Vision Learning Culture Character Imagery 14 Programming Workshops Dig Deeper Directed Storytelling D.Y.O. Library Our Emerging Library 55 Staff Workspace Staff Workroom Preferences All About Your Space Worksheet ILL Workspaces 62 Meeting Room Data Existing Meeting Room / Programs Proposed Meeting Room / Programs Program Document Annapolis Library 3 Client Data Program Document Annapolis Library Questionnaire for Data 4 Questionnaire for Data Please provide as much data about the community that you serve. 1. What is the demographic data of the community? See the QuickFacts page for Annapolis from the U.S. Census Bureau. See also the recent Digital Inclusion Survey by the University of Maryland for detailed interactive demographic reports on the Annapolis Regional Library community (type “Annapolis Area” in the search bar on the interactive map). 2. What specific data do you currently keep regarding library use? We keep circulation, door count, computer use, and programming attendance. These statistics are also available on our OrangeBoy dashboard. 3. What can you share with us about that data? Average monthly circulation and door counts are shown below (6/1/2014 through 8/31/2015) Circulation 51,500 Door Count 24,724 Monthly computers use (7/1/2015through 8/31/2015) Sessions 6152 Users 1946 Programming attendance 4. What do you think this data tells you that is accurate? Not accurate? The circulation data are very reliable. It is accumulated automatically by the library’s integrated library system. The computer usage data are also very reliable. However, there was a significant change in methodology recently with the transition to a new computer management system, so long-range trend information is not available. Program Document Annapolis Library Questionnaire for Data 5 5. Do you have community statistics on the following? a. What are the literacy rates? See link at #1 above. b. What is the jobless rate? See link at #1 above. c. How many languages are spoken in schools? See link at #1 above. d. What are the poverty levels in schools? See link at #1 above. e. What percentage of 3rd graders are reading at 3rd grade level? Data from the Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2014 School Performance Reports: School Basic Proficient Advanced West Annapolis 6.3% 62.5% 31.3 Mills-Parole 34.7% 58.7% 6.7% Germantown 28.3% 66.7% 5.1% Annapolis 19.6% 58.7% 21.7% Program Document Annapolis Library Collections 6 Collections 1. What is the anticipated collections size for the new library? We do not have a target size for the collection in the new building. Given programming requirements and the space constraints, we anticipate right-sizing the collections to fit the available space in the resulting design. We would allocate collection floor space in the new library as follows: a. Adults ............................................................. 50% b. Young Adults (Teens) .................................... 5% c. Children.......................................................... 35% d. Magazines and Special Collections ............... 10% 2. What do you anticipate the growth/reduction to be for these collections? We expect the overall size of the physical collection to remain fairly stable. Long-term vision calls for expanded growth in the digital collections. One significant difference from the current collection: we expect a dramatically reduced footprint for the Maryland Room Collection. We will explore the future needs for that collection during the programming sessions. 3. What are the ideal shelf heights for the collection? The typical shelf heights in the programming handout are suitable. 4. What is the current collections size? Counts Nonfiction Fiction Media Totals Adult 23,210 21,950 14,150 59,310 Young Adult (Teen) 390 3,880 260 4,530 Children 8,480 22,200 730 31,410 Reference 870 Gold Star Collection 1,750 Magazines 4,890 Mass Market Paperbacks 4,610 Grand Total 107,310 Program Document Annapolis Library Collections 7 Percentages Nonfiction Fiction Media Totals Adult 22% 20% 13% 55% Young Adult (Teen) >1% 4% >1% 4% Children 8% 21% 1% 29% Reference 1% Gold Star Collection 2% Magazines 5% Mass Market Paperbacks 4% 5. How do you see the collections changing over the next 5-10 years? We anticipate the overall physical size of the collection remaining stable. We expect to transition to more digital collections, particularly with the media collections. For example, audio CDs are now considered a legacy format. We expect that collection to nearly vanish in the next 5-10 years. Magazines and periodicals are also shifting to digital-centric collections. We don’t expect these formats to disappear entirely, but they are much less-used. Consequently, we subscribe to fewer titles than ever before, and so do not need as much space. We prefer flexibility in shifting the fiction/non-fiction allocation in the adult collection. Historically, the fiction collection is much more in demand than the non-fiction. Again, with increased access to reliable on-line information, this trend is increasing. We would prefer shelving that allows shifting without jarring gaps within the collection. Technology 1. How many computers do you envision in the library? We currently provision 27 computers in the library. We expect to provision about the same number of computers in the new library. We would prefer the computers be dispersed throughout the library; they do not need to be in a single “computer area.” Recent trends show a shift toward increased Wi-Fi usage. However, we do not yet see a decrease in current computer usage. Instead, more customers are asking for electrical outlets and seating areas where they can use their own devices. Program Document Annapolis Library Collections 8 2. Will you have laptop lending/laptop vending? Yes. Although this service is currently unfunded, we are aligning funding efforts to start this service in the near future. 3. How many laptops? We expect to provide 10 laptops initially. 4. Will you have iPads? Yes. As with the laptops, we anticipate providing this service in the near future. Special Equipment What kinds of special equipment do you envision? Consider the types of equipment used for Maker’s Spaces such as Ready Animators, portable green screens, etc. We expect to provision 3D printing service at this library. We anticipate a need for some STEM programming. We do not foresee a need for a dedicated maker space. However, the meeting rooms should be very well-provisioned with both in-floor and wall electrical outlets to allow flexibility for STEM and maker space programming. Program Document Annapolis Library 9 Vision Program Document Annapolis Library 10 Learning Culture Intergenerational Learning & Play-Based Learning Please also refer to the following resources: The Annapolis community is dedicated to life-long 1. CMEC Statement on Play-Based Learning. Coun- learning. The Library will have an opportunity to cil of Ministers of Education, Canada. capitalize on this culture and be an active and vi- 2. Cole, Debbie. (2012) Play-Based Learning. As- brant learning center promoting a variety of learning cot Kindergarten, Australia. cultures. 3. Play-Based Learning. Northern Territory Govern- One of the key themes that arose during the pro- ment, Teaching, Learning and Standards Division, gramming process was designing for early literacy Australia experiences that support the Public Library Associa- tion’s Every Child Ready to Read Initiative. The below diagram illustrates concepts of how these learning experiences may be executed in the design process. Writing, Drawing, Creating Talking, Singing, Listening Talking, Singing, - Magnetic Markerboard walls - Rhyming Riddles Playing - Letter and word tracing -Soundboards with simple rhymes, - Magnetic letter word-building - Child-size stage for alliteration expressions role playing with cut- - “Sentence-maker” rolling block manipulative out people, puppets, - iPads with children’s songs to sing - Coloring bookmark templates costumes, and props along - Scribble tables with supply bins - Life size kitchen and - Play micro-phones for recording - Lightboard for assembling stories with shapes farmers market play area - Light and shadow play to watch - Stacking cushions for their shadows dancing to music crawling and tumbling - Basic instruments - “Audience” and - Other audio based toys and games caregiver seating Talking, Listening, Reading Exploring, Talking, - Shelves with early Questioning literacy books and librarian recommendations - “I Spy” Objects Table - Suggestions cards with tips - Wall Puzzles with simple words for parent on reading with their and symbols child at different ages/levels - Sound board that spells out - Reading tents, nooks and words into syllables crawl spaces - Mirrors for Children to watch - Fidget toys for active readers themselves forming works Climbing, Crawling, Risk-Taking - Lighthouse climbing structure - Books with activities in - SMART table with built-in apps corresponding sections at the - Multi-level - Over-sized cushion shapes for library to do before/after -Hooks, Crawl Spaces stacking and standing support -iPads with reading apps -Stacking cushions Program Document Annapolis Library 11 Character Imagery Program Document Annapolis Library 12 Character Imagery Program Document Annapolis Library 13 Character Imagery Program Document Annapolis Library 14 Programming Workshops Program Document Annapolis