Fairfield Public Library, Technology Plan 2011-2013

Fairfield Public LibraryTechnology Plan 2010Fiscal Year 2011 - 2013

Karen Ronald Town Librarian

Nancy Coriaty Deputy Town Librarian

Dawn La Valle Assistant Director, Administrative Services

Jim Swift IT Administrator

Merry Uk Municipal Web Librarian

Circulation – over 1 million items One of three libraries in Connecticut with over 1 million checkouts

• Libraries are more important and busier than ever

• Patrons are checking out more digital items

Action Step (FY2011): Provide online library card registration to allow faster, easier access to materials and resources

Website:1.5 million hits every yearwww.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

• Patrons are moving

swiftly into the digital age

• Using web features such

as databases, online

registration, etc.

Action Step (FY2011): Expand the website to provide downloadable books, movies and music, creating a digital library experience

Microsoft Office 2010

Updated Powerful EfficientNewly Installed Staff Training Public Classes

Action Step (FY2013): Offer continuous updates and training for staff and public

Adobe Web Premium Creative Suite 5

Fast Dynamic ProductiveNewly Updated Powerful Interface Professional Results

Action Step (FY2011): Send the webmaster to Dreamweaver and Creative Suite training for higher productivity and professional development

Mango and Little Pim

Adults and children can learn a new language online, from home, work, anywhere with an internet connection

Action Step (FY2013): Continuous promotion lifelong learning online by evaluating and acquiring new educational software as it is produced and released

Value Line Database

A recently-acquired business database offering remote access to valuable information

Action Step (FY2012): Acquire Morningstar and other databases targeted to the business community, including commuters and online investors

Touch Screen Scan StationAn easy-to-use touch screen product that scans to email or USB

Action Step (FY2012): Acquire and employ more hardware and software to meet the needs of trends such as the “Empire of One”

Self-Checkout StationsNew user-friendly technology as an alternate, efficient checkout option for a busy circulation desk

Action Step (FY2012): Review and update technology hardware and software for improved self-checkout service to empower our patrons

Young Adult Space and TechnologyFreshly revamped Down Under space for teens to inspire creativity

Action Step (FY2013): Create a technology annex to include tools to harness creativity, including web design, writing, publishing,

and production and editing of music and video

The Children’s LibrarySeveral computers highlight the interactive learning software available for kids

Action Step (FY2013): Continuous promotion of valuable educational and interactive software for children

Get Connected at Your Library

Cardboard Cutout Series: An innovative initiative

aiming to spark interest and encourage the community to get a

library card to take advantage of the digital and physical library

James Blake professional tennis player

Action Step (FY2013): Create a more functional mobile website to allow commuters, pedestrians and visitors

on-the-go to access our resources quickly and seamlessly

Coming Soon: Technology Petting ZooNew technology to harness new digital resources

Fairfield Public Library will be one of the first libraries in the country to participate in Sony’s E-Reader Library Program

Action Step (FY2011): Acquire more digital tools and share with the public to provide hands-on access and information

Fairfield Woods Branch Library

The renovation proposal emphasizes bringing the branch into the digital age

Action Step (FY2013): Expand wifi access and introduce RFID to materials

For more information, see the full Technology Plan 2011-2013 report.