[Publib] How to add an audio-visual collection

[Alison Baker]

I found that adding AV pulled in a whole new clientele that had never
considered using a library.  They may well have originally come due to the
movies, but over time (and with a few strategically placed displays), the
vast majority started expanding their use to embrace more 'traditional'
formats, programming, computers, etc. - and they spread the word about all
our collections to their friends, families and neighbors.  In that sense, it
is a benefit not only to your circulation, but as a relatively passive way
of outreach to non-users.

 

Alison Baker

 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of Sarah Garcia
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 6:44 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] How to add an audio-visual collection

 

For the past few months our library has been trying to implement an
audio-visual collection.  Unfortunately, we have been met with resistance
because it is believed that an audio-visual collection will lower the
circulation statistics of our print materials.  Does anyone have any
statistics or know of any articles that reflect on how an audio-visual
collection impacts the circulation statistics of print materials? We are
trying to prove that adding an audio-visual collection will boost
circulation statistics overall while not lowering print circulation. 

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Sarah Garcia
Head of Reference Services
Suffolk Public Library
2000 Bennett's Creek Park Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435

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