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Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre

Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre. Photo of front. – community learning hub. Fully Integrated Community Centre/Neighbourhood House Commitment to lifelong community learning underpins philosophy Space? - 1397sq m over two floors with optimum disabled access

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Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre

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  1. Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre Photo of front – community learninghub

  2. Fully Integrated Community Centre/Neighbourhood House Commitment to lifelong community learning underpins philosophy Space? - 1397sq m over two floors with optimum disabled access Collection size? - Only 20% larger - 27k but much larger emphasis on electronic access Opening hours? Shopping centre hours 9am – 8pm most weekdays, and open both Sat and Sun How many staff ? - EFT 5.5 Library + Community Centre staff Cost? $4.2 million + $250,000 for materials Technology? RFID technology, zoned security, multimedia, IT training room, video surveillance, multi-channel advertising Overview and FAQs

  3. Design Brief Community’s shared “living room” • Reflect local community needs • Family Learning • Culturallydiverse • An identified need to improve educational opportunities

  4. Best practice disabilityand family access principles adopted Design Brief

  5. Green principles adopted throughout Use of natural light Reduced energy consumption Design Brief • Innovative use of Technology to enhance access and service delivery

  6. Concept of the “ant farm” –sense of being outside and looking in - What’s happening in there? Can I come in? – encouraging – welcoming! Design Brief

  7. Marketing to the suburbs………………...the polish of David Jones just didn’t quite fit! Vibrant, Colourful, Comfortable, Welcoming Supermarket of choices - learning and leisure Community hub Staff Flexible, welcoming and from a wide variety of backgrounds Come on in………..?

  8. Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre March – June 2005 March – June 2006 % Inc Customer Numbers 24588 71,244 289% Loans 44,950 93,423 208% New borrowers 287 1,261 439% Internet access hours 1,341 5,002 373% Program Sessions 40 163 401% Have they come?

  9. The Learning Centre will: Consolidate support for education and lifelong learning and focus on literacy Support the Council’s vision of enhanced learning, communication and participation Raise awareness of opportunities for lifelong learning through promotion The Library's Vision

  10. Theme – learn and grow wings Use of colour Externally Internally Signage Clear, simple, portable Multiscreen promotion Branding

  11. The Launch! and a Week of free festivity Opportunities for recreation, fun and enjoyment as well as access to information, education and social services A great beginning….

  12. Working in Partnership - to provide services for all in the community New settlers for whom English is a second language People who are physically and mentally disadvantaged Clubs Elderly Library Local interest groups Housebound Community Centres People of different cultures Local Business People with special requirements

  13. African Women of the West Pacific Island Homework Group Altona Meadows Lions Club Altona Rotary Women’s referral centre Give and take

  14. Cocoon Exhibition Victoria University map display Local artist Working in harmony - schools Gallery

  15. Vision of a seamless approach Creation of safe, comfortable and welcoming environment – formal and informal community spaces Location in an activity node –the local busy shopping centre Use of natural light and colour Use of RFID – more than 200% increased capacity with just over double the staff The number and variety of programs offered Improved profile of library services within community and Council A Learning CentreWhat has worked well for the community - What we could have done better.. • Signed agreements • on vision and marketing,

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