Partnerships, Collaboration,
and Coordination:
Summaries of Plans and Strategies
Indiana State Library (including INSPIRE Project). Draft 7/10/98. Summary.
Contact: Ray Ewick, Director, Indiana State
Library (www.statelib.lib.in.us)
The construction of the State Library Plan for technology development
of Indiana libraries is based upon four pillars of hardware, connectivity,
content, and training developed by the CEO Forum. The legislature
has determined in IC 20-14-1-3 that the state shall encourage
the establishment, maintenance, and development of public libraries
throughout Indiana as part of its provision for public education.
This plan is designed to help libraries complement elementary,
secondary and higher education, to recognize a role in serving
parents of children in school, and to address lifelong learning.
Vision: Libraries shall continue to be the people's reference and research utility strengthened by and accessed through the latest technological developments, as well as by traditional means. The staff of these libraries shall understand and assist the people in the utilization of these technologies in their learning and growth. Using technology in Public Libraries may become a primary way for parents to track their students progress, communicate with teachers, and pursue their own educational growth.
Principles: To achieve this Vision for libraries, there must be 1)active cooperation and coordination with initiatives of other agencies and disciplines including the private sector's direct participation to serving on advisory bodies or focus groups;
2)leadership from the State Library to local libraries in planning and implementation efforts and leadership in the development of funding strategies and actions for Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (INCOLSA) (www.palni.edu) that manages the INSPIRE Project (www.inspire-indiana.net) and Indiana Library Federation (ILF); federal grant funds that complement state and local appropriations; 4) state funding that complements local appropriations to assist libraries. Tying the four pillars together in a supportive structure requires leadership, commitment, and coordination in order to achieve the vision.
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| Hardware | Connection | Content | Training | Coordination | |
| Goals: | 1. A multimedia computer for every 3 staff and for every 2500 population served in each library. | 1. T 1 or dedicated connections for 80%of the libraries. | 1. 70% of the libraries should have their card catalogs accessible via the Internet. | 1. At least 50% of the staff should have completed at least the basic Internet courses. | 1. The State Library shall represent the libraries on Access Indiana and state technology initiatives. |
| 2. Library Video Conferencing equipment within 50 miles of any library patron. | 2. ATM or other switching ability to allow voice and video transmission as well as IP traffic. | 2. Inspire shall be continued and expanded to include more commercial databases from the state and via consortia. |
2. Training in the use of the video conferencing/ distance education equipment shall be shared by Incolsa, State Library and IHETS. |
2. Incolsa shall work with the State library to assist in the implementation of the videoconferencing and distance education plans | |
| 3. Digital scanning equipment to capture unique content of libraries in every county. | 3. Servers to store and forward video and voice content to library patrons. | 3. Databases of unique digital content of libraries for student and patron use. | 3. Search training for library staff in every library to assist patron use of resources. | 3. Vendors will assist Incolsa in offering training on a regular basis. | |
| 4. Handicap accessible terminals in densely populated areas and spread around the state. | 4. Internet connections for the handicap terminals | 4. Identify specific content to aid special use patrons of all ages. | 4. Arrange with vendors and agencies serving special populations to train as trainers for special populations | 4. Work with Agencies serving special populations to promote the availability of these internet terminals. | |
| Assessment: | Annual reports will include questions on the inventory of equipment. | A survey of existing and needed connections, speed of connection, LANs and WANs and types will be taken. | The INSPIRE advisory committee will identify the most needed commercial databases and ISL will work with libraries, museums and communities to identify unique and useful information to digitize. | Approximately 2500 librarians need training in the Internet, digitization, and content development. | ISL will work with IHETS, Dept of Ed, and Intelenet to determine appropriate training needs and mutually beneficial training opportunities. |
| Desired Outcomes: | No patron should have to wait longer than 15 minutes to access a computer. | A public Internet access connection to State Gov't and video conferencing shall be within 30 mins driving time. At least one high speed connection and ATM edge device for video will be available in each County | The content residents need to educate themselves, to improve their economic well-being and enjoy life is virtually available | At least one trained trainer shall be available to libraries in every County, and at least 50% of library staff have completed a basic course | A joint report on the achievement of each Agency on the goals outlined in the single State Technology Plan, showing the mutual support role of each. |
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Approach/ Activity |
Common specifications will be developed and joint purchase at substantial discount. | ISL and INCOLSA shall work with Intelenet, IHETS, and the private sector to install and maintain connections | Workshops and procedures for digitization and grants for equipment and operations shall be made | ISL will provide grants, and participate in training through Incolsa, DOE, Higher Ed, with vendors or via technology to deliver needed training at local level. | Through the Access Indiana steering committee meetings and quarterly reports, mid-course correction will be undertaken. |
| Funding needed: |
State: $1.5 million federal: $500,000 local: $1 million |
State: $1.5 million federal: $250,000 local: $250,000 |
State: $4.5 million federal $500,000 local: $500,000 |
State: $2.5 million federal: $500,000 local: $500,000 |
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| Evaluation: | In addition to statistical use a survey of user satisfaction will determine the level and value of the service. | A topography of the Statewide backbone and the public library connections will be maintained and a directory of LANs and WANs will be developed | A master site of content developed will be maintained and approximately 1 million images converted per year with 10% growth in numbers of files used. | Numbers of librarians completing courses will be asked in the Annual reports and evaluations of offerings will be analyzed for success of training and future needs. | |