Introduction to U.S. Public Libraries 美国公共图书馆简介 Susan Schnuer 苏珊•舒努尔 Associate Director 副主任 Mortenson Center for International Library Programs 摩藤森中心 May 2009 2009年5月.
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Introduction to U.S. Public Libraries 美国公共图书馆简介 Susan Schnuer 苏珊•舒努尔 Associate Director 副主任 Mortenson Center for International Library Programs 摩藤森中心 May 2009 2009年5月 Characteristics of U.S. Public Libraries 美国公共图书馆特征 • Libraries enrich lives 图书馆丰富生活 • Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公 开而方便的阅览 • Libraries belong to the local community 图书馆属于 当地社区 • Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 16,549 Public libraries and branches 16,549个公共图书馆和分馆 General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • Libraries are locally supported 图书馆是由地 方支持的(蓝色部分表示地方政府,红色代表其他) 23% local government 77% other General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • 7.3 materials circulated per person per year 每人每年平均借出7.3份材料 General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 Library Library Library Library Library Library • 43 million materials were loaned by public libraries to other libraries 公共图书馆借给其他图书馆四千三百万份材料 General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • 68% of librarians have ALA Master’s degrees 68%的图书管理员具有图书馆专业硕士学位 http://www.flickr.com/photos/m00by/2538526391/ General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • Services for Users, 2007-2008 07-08年用户服务(下图依次表示电子书,电子参考服务, 音频内容,家庭作业来源,授权数据库) e-books digital reference audio content homework resources licensed databases 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • Operating expenditures 业务支出(蓝色部分表 示职工薪水,红色表示收藏,绿色表示其它) 21% 66% 13% Staff Salaries Collections Other General Information – Public Libraries 一般信息-公共图书馆 • 63% of adults in the US have public library cards 63%的美国成年 人都拥有公共图书馆卡 • 98.9% of public libraries provide public access to the Internet 98.9%的公共图书馆向 公众提供互联网 Libraries Enrich Lives 图书馆丰富生活 • Education mission (homework assistance, technology training, life-long learning) 教育目 标(功课帮助,技术培训,终身学习) Computer Class for Seniors at Haddonfield Public Library, New Jersey 老人电脑班,新泽西州哈敦菲公共图书馆 McCracken County Public Library, Kentucky 肯塔基州麦克拉肯县公共图 书馆 http://www.flickr.com/photos/njla/3313867581/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mclibdotnet/2228681031/in/photostream/ Libraries Enrich Lives 图书馆丰富生活 • Information (business, local government, & consumer information) 信息(企业,地方政 府,消费者信息) Early voting lines at West Dade Regional Library, Miami, Florida 佛罗里达州迈阿密西大德地区图书 馆门前的早期投票线 http://www.flickr.com/photos/edrodriguez/2975135756/ Libraries Enrich Lives 图书馆丰富生活 • Public sphere (meeting place, community information) 公共领域(会议场所,社区信息) Town Hall Meeting at public library in New Hampshire新罕布什尔州公 共图书馆的市政厅会议 http://www.flickr.com/photos/protectourprimary/477146583/ Libraries Enrich Lives 图书馆丰富生活 • Entertainment (DVDs, gaming, storytelling) 娱乐(DVD,游戏,讲故事) http://www.flickr.com/photos/circulating/1664321651/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrrl/2046566117/ Libraries Enrich Lives 图书馆丰富生活 Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • Age 不同年龄段 Family Day at Danbury Public Library, Connecticut 康涅狄格州丹 伯里公共图书馆家庭日 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dbylibrary/2924746289/ Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • Race and ethnic background 种族和民族背景 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmleastbranch/250 4744417/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmleastbranch/25 05572872/ 2008 World A’Fair at Dayton Metro Library, Ohio 2008年在俄亥俄州代顿都会图书馆的各国集会 Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • Users with disabilities 残疾人用户 http://www.flickr.com/photos/redistributive/3257150789/ Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • New immigrants 新移民 English tutors for new citizens at Bound Brook Library, New Jersey 新泽西邦得布鲁克图书馆,帮 助新公民的英语教师 Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 • Religious/political/different languages 宗教/政治/不同的语言 Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公开而方便的阅览 • Open stacks 开架阅读 http://www.flickr.com/photos/gibsonselectric/3484818376/ Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公开而方便的阅览 • 88% of all public libraries provide free access to databases that support business, education, and training. 88%的公共图书馆免费提供支持商业,教育和培训的数据 库 Seattle Public Library, Washington 华盛顿州西雅图公共图书馆 Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公开而方便的阅览 • Getting a library card 申请一张图书馆卡 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2368278674/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/newtonfreelibrary/2528646776/ Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公开而方便的阅览 • Examples of Services 服务实例 After Hours Book Drop 下班时间还书箱 Virtual Reference 网上服务 Home Delivery 送书到家 Self Check-Out 自行借书 Libraries belong to the local community 图书馆属于当地社区 • Operating revenue 营业收入 (蓝色表示地方来源,红色表示州来源, 紫色表示联邦来源,绿色表示其它) 1% local sources 9% 9% state sources 82% other sources federal sources Libraries belong to the local community 图书馆属于当地社区 • Top five community priorities for public libraries – 2006 2006年公共图书馆五大社区侧重点 1. Keeping library services free 保持图书馆免费 服务 2. Having enough current books for children 有足够的儿童图书 3. Having enough reference materials 有足够 的参考材料 4. Availability of a friendly, knowledgeable librarian 有一个友好的,知识渊博的图书馆员 5. Providing reading hours and other programs for children 为儿童提供阅读时间和其 他活动 Libraries belong to the local community 图书馆属于当地社区 • Public libraries get the highest “good job” ratings – 2006 公共图书馆获得2006最高“出色工作”评级 (下图依次 为地方新闻,公共学校,地方警局,地方图书馆) local news public schools local police public libraries 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • Diverse user communities 多样的用户群体 ? Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • Funding – flat and increased library demand 资金-图书馆持续的以及不断增加的需求 = Economy 经济 Crowded Libraries 拥挤的图书馆 Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • New Immigrants 新移民 Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • Technology 技术 – 8 out of 10 public libraries do not have enough computers to meet peak demand 10间中有8间公共图书馆没有足够的电脑,以满足需求高峰 – 57% of libraries report that they do not always have enough bandwidth to meet demand 57 %的图书馆报告说,他 们并不是总有足够的带宽 以满足需求 Patrons waiting in line for computers at a library in Santa Barbara, California 加州圣塔芭 芭拉某图书馆,等待用电脑的用户在排队 http://www.flickr.com/photos/sbcclurialibrary/2910049492/ Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • Services to users with mental disabilities 为心理残疾用户提供服务 Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 • Library Buildings 图书馆建筑 – Majority of public libraries are between 25 – 50 years old 大多数的公共图书馆建筑在25到50年之间 Huntley Area Public Library, Illinois伊利诺伊州亨 特利区公共图书馆 Computers fill up in the morning and there is a waiting list for the rest of the day 计算机从早上起就被完全使用,等候 者名单可能会排满一整天 http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntleylibrary/2347367381/ In Conclusion 总结 • Characteristics of U.S. Public Libraries 美国公共图书馆特征 - Libraries enrich lives 图书馆丰富生活 - Libraries welcome everyone 图书馆欢迎每个人 - Libraries offer open and easy access 图书馆提供公开而方便的 阅览 - Libraries belong to the local community 图书馆属于当地社区 - Libraries have challenges 图书馆面临挑战 Libraries enrich lives! 图书馆丰富生活! Thank you! 谢谢! Susan Schnuer 苏珊•舒努尔 Associate Director, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs 摩藤森中心副主任 EMAIL/电邮:[email protected]