Community Engagement on Steroids at Richmond Hill Public Library

Rosemary Kavanaugh, Adult Services Manager, Cameron Knight, Local History Librarian, Greg Patterson, Health Librarian, Joan Girot, Business Librarian, Katarina Boljkovac, Electronic Resources, Li Chen, Program Strategist, Richmond Hill PL.

Amazing Stats! to die for...

Within the last year 7

in 10 Richmond Hill

adults visited RHPL in

person. 75% have

library cards- higher

than the rest of Ontario!

Market Probe Nov 2011 - market research firm

The presentation was not a "how to" of community engagement, but did suggest some ways RHPL is enticing new visitors to its space.

• Newcomer Services (funded through Library Settlement Program - funding stopped 2011)
• Annual Community Information Fairs
• Extended Study Hall Hours (users can stay after library closes: no staff except for security, computers left on)
• Information Technology Fair
• Health Fair

I think the Information Technology Fair would be great for RWL.

Could bring together

• all organizations offering computer training in the Region
• local businesses offering computer sales and support
• database providers e.g. Ebsco, Proquest, Cengage

It would be great for people to see the range of services available, and also help RWL discover who is working in technology support, in our own communities.

Presentation available at: http://www.accessola2.com/superconference2012/1803-1.pdf