Guitar Collections:What Comes after Books?

Patrick SweeneySan Mateo County Library

Guitar Library – Why Guitars?

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As a storyteller

Cultural Heritage

Lack of access

Guitar Library - Background

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The Genesis of the Idea

My own desire to play guitar

The importance of innovation

Guitar Library – Goals of Project

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Two 8 week guitar group lessons will be held

30 patrons will complete the guitar lessons

Up to 15 guitars will be purchased for the collection

Increase collection of guitar educational materials/items from 12 to 48

Increased circulation of musical education related materials/items by 40%

Implementation of a new collection of guitars

Achieve a 50% circulation rate for the guitar collection

Establish 4 music related programs

Partner with at least 3 community organizations

Guitar Library - Decisions

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Where to Purchase?

Estimated Costs

Actual Costs

What kind of Guitar?

How Many?

What supplies to Purchase?

Guitar Library - Logistics

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How to get them to the library

Where to hold classes

Display and storage

Guitar Library – Cataloging

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Cataloging Loan Rules

Loan Periods Fines and Fees

Guitar Library- Circulation

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Contracts

Policies

Checking them out

Guitar Library - Staffing

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Training Staff To…

Guitar Library - Partnerships

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Guitar Library - Successes

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New partnerships

Renewed interest in music from both patrons and staff

Good press for the community

New programs

New perspective on library services and collections

Guitar Library – Lessons Learned

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Guitars in the Library?

Open Lessons

Guitar class sizes

Own a guitar already?

Lessons are more expensive than guitars!

Guitar Collections:What Comes after Books?

Patrick SweeneySan Mateo County Library