-Light your way into the future-I was monitoring my blogline feeds today and came across an interesting post from, "The In Season Christian Librarian." The post, written by Linda Jones, talked briefly about library toolbars for patron's home computer. I was not familiar with this because my own local library does not offer this tool.
How cool would that be to have a library toolbar!
The post directs you to another blog, "Stephen's Lighthouse," that discusses library toolbars. Stephen's Lighthouse gives a few suggestions on toolbars.
Check this out for yourself.
"EffectiveBrand is a free toolbar creator. And they're easy to create!
Check out this library toolbar at Lansing Public Library, Ottawa Public Library or Oakville Public Library. Notice the direct marketing of library services in the features listing at Lansing PL. There are dozens of library toolbars already in the gallery at EffectiveBrand (Try searching 'library' in the gallery link and you'll ind a variety.)I've been interested in the concept of a custom toolbar for libraries ever since I saw the great one a few years ago at the Harris County Public Library. This is a great way to gain 'shelfspace' on yur users' monitors. You'll always be there as a presence and service reminding them about the books, but also your events, databases, virtual reference, story hours and more" (Stephen's Lighthouse).
I think that library toolbars would be a great addition to patron's computers. The toolbar could create a library presence in the home for children, teen, and adult utilization. I know I would like this feature, and would most definitely use it. I also believe that by having a library toolbar for children and teens in the home would remind them to use the library rather than the Internet to find solutions and answers.
Another great idea "Stephen's Lighthouse," mentioned is incorporating a library toolbar into the business world and community. For example, the library toolbar could be placed on a community's small business computers. This could make the community aware of the library and create a tight-knit community setting. Additionally, it allows businesses to use the library's resources.
According to Stephen's Lighthouse, the library can work with the community, businesses, patrons,etc. to specialize a toolbar. I think this is a plus, so that the toolbar can be adapted to fit the needs of all patrons within the community.
How cool would that be to have a library toolbar!
The post directs you to another blog, "Stephen's Lighthouse," that discusses library toolbars. Stephen's Lighthouse gives a few suggestions on toolbars.
Check this out for yourself.
"EffectiveBrand is a free toolbar creator. And they're easy to create!
Check out this library toolbar at Lansing Public Library, Ottawa Public Library or Oakville Public Library. Notice the direct marketing of library services in the features listing at Lansing PL. There are dozens of library toolbars already in the gallery at EffectiveBrand (Try searching 'library' in the gallery link and you'll ind a variety.)I've been interested in the concept of a custom toolbar for libraries ever since I saw the great one a few years ago at the Harris County Public Library. This is a great way to gain 'shelfspace' on yur users' monitors. You'll always be there as a presence and service reminding them about the books, but also your events, databases, virtual reference, story hours and more" (Stephen's Lighthouse).
I think that library toolbars would be a great addition to patron's computers. The toolbar could create a library presence in the home for children, teen, and adult utilization. I know I would like this feature, and would most definitely use it. I also believe that by having a library toolbar for children and teens in the home would remind them to use the library rather than the Internet to find solutions and answers.
Another great idea "Stephen's Lighthouse," mentioned is incorporating a library toolbar into the business world and community. For example, the library toolbar could be placed on a community's small business computers. This could make the community aware of the library and create a tight-knit community setting. Additionally, it allows businesses to use the library's resources.
According to Stephen's Lighthouse, the library can work with the community, businesses, patrons,etc. to specialize a toolbar. I think this is a plus, so that the toolbar can be adapted to fit the needs of all patrons within the community.
What are your thoughts?
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