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Rancho Cordova
Date: March 9, 2000
On March 9 over 20 people participated in a community workshop at
the Rancho Cordova branch library to have input into the library master
planning process. There were participants only from the Rancho Cordova
branch. They worked as members of two planning teams. The teams mapped
their communities and the role of their libraries, imagined the type of
services and place the library would be in 20 years, identified their immediate
needs, and potential community partners.
Workshop Summary
The participants consider their branch library difficult to walk to
and would be inadequate for the projected population and redevelopment
of land in and around Mather. They felt their library should be known for
its children's and senior services. And, there is a potential need for
a technology center. In the next five years the library will need more
funding for hours, computers and planning for a possible second library.
Immediate needs included added hours, staff and programs for young adults.
In addition, the library should add "Cyber Patrol" software to
the computers in the children's section. Their partnerships for their libraries
included the media, schools, chamber of commerce, and service clubs.
Team 1: Rancho Cordova
- Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library
- Imagine the future of library services.
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- How does your library fit in the community?
- The Rancho Cordova branch serves a large area, including the new development
associated with Mather.
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- What kind of place will it be?
- 1. Children's program (exceptional programs)
- 2. Big supply of new fiction books
- 3. Technology center
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- What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision?
- 1. More staff, hours, computers
- 2. Expanded building
- 3. More funding
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- Exercise #2: Current Library Services
- In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services?
- 1. Cyber Patrol software needed, especially in the children's section
- 2. More hours
- 3. More staff
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- Exercise #3: Community Partners
- Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community?
- 1. Partnership with home schools
- 2. Partnership with Chamber of Commerce
- 3. Partnership with media
Team 2: Rancho Cordova
- Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library
- Imagine the future of library services.
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- How does your library fit in the community?
- The area is not pedestrian friendly.
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- What kind of place will it be? In 20 years, Rancho will be famous for:
- 1. Children and young adult friendly (picture of smiley face)
- 2. Largest number of senior volunteers
- 3. RANCHO CORDOVA CITY LIBRARY (new name)
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- What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision?
3 things in the next 5 years to make the above occur:
- 1. Need more library district funds ($22 per homeowners)
- 2. Better transportation
- 3. Second library
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- Exercise #2: Current Library Services
- In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services?
3 most important things needed NOW:
- 1. More money and hours
- 2. Young adult programs (teens, tutoring)
- 3. More space (for special activities)
- 4. Better access for pedestrians
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- Exercise #3: Community Partners
- Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community?
- 1. Local businesses and service programs
- 2. Schools
- 3. Service clubs
- 4. Chamber of Commerce
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