LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW HOMESCHOOL COLLECTION
Petra MorrisPasadena Public Library
“Individuals can already make requests for library purchase, but sometimes the library sees it as being too individualized and so they won’t purchase it. If they know that this is a homeschooling resource and will be used by many people, maybe they would be willing to purchase them.”
Tanya, Homeschooling Parent
RESEARCH NOTES
• 1.5 million homeschoolers nationally*
• Need for educational materials• Public Library = School Library• Consistent users
*National Center for Education Statistic >http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009030.pdf
COMMUNITY SCAN
HOMESCHOOL ACCESS PROJECT
Build a specialized Homeschool Collection that…
• supports curriculum development• provides greater accessibility• enriches educational experiences
LEARNING BLOCKS
• Research• Adaptability• Listen to user wants• Support = staff &
community
Johnsburg Public Library
Homeschool Resource Center
http://www.johnsburglibrary.org/content/homeschool-resource-center
Pasadena Public Library HOMESCHOOL COLLECTION
A multi-format collection with 140 items…
• 56 General resource books• 27 Educational DVDs• 24 Learning equipment materials• 21 Curriculum resources• 12 Literacy kits
2010 SEPTEMBER 16
HOMESCHOOL COLLECTION LAUNCH
BY THE NUMBERS…
• 75 attendees• First day – 30% checkout
40% books and 60% equipment
• First week – 51% checkout
4010
2030
50
“…will bolster our efforts to provide the best we can offer to our
children studying at home. I am a grateful homeschooling mom.”
BEYOND THE NUMBERS…
MOVING FORWARD
Thank you.
• Expand services
• Benefit “schoolers”
• Draw in new users
• Position PPL as model
WHAT A DIFFERENCE…
THANK YOU