As you can see, I didn't film the book actually being dispensed. After the customer chooses the desired title, it takes about 30 seconds for the book to be retrieved; that wouldn't have been a very interesting video. What the video does show, however, is the ease of use for the customer. Choosing between age groups and between genres is a breeze. And it even includes book covers!
SPL is pleased to be only the fourth library system in the country to offer this service and our partners on this project, the City of Sacramento, are so excited that they're already talking about a second GoLibrary in another community center getting ready for renovation. While I can't imagine a time when visiting a "real" library isn't an important part of any community experience, the GoLibrary is a great option for extending our service into neighborhoods without a branch.
6 comments:
This service sounds like it is going to be a good thing for the community center. It is also a great way to have a presence without having to build an entire library.
What other libraries are using GoLibrary? Is Yuba County one of them? (Great use of video!)
Ann,
Contra Costa County, Yuba County, and someplace in NY state!
I thought so - I remember Loren McCrory blogging or e-mailing about her experiences with it - mostly positive.
Great video on this. I saw the one in Yuba County, but your video is better. Thank you for sharing this. We are looking into an automated machine like this.
Jeff,
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you have any questions as you prepare for installation in Tulare Co., feel free to ask!
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