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Report
from the LibraryNet Workshop
June 15-16, 1997
Cantley, Québec
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Appendix
A
Brainstorming
around the issue statement "Ensuring mutual benefit from LibraryNet".
- I wish
libraries had more money.
- I wish
that full-text information was well-integrated with library catalogues
in a wide-area network context, and integrated with the National Resource
Sharing Strategy.
- I wish
that we would develop an excellent train-the-trainers package with a
library public relations/advocacy component.
- I wish
that LibraryNet would sponsor, with funding, library application projects
that are demonstrations of best practices.
- I wish
that the respect held by citizens for libraries and community organizations
could be recognized by the provincial and federal governments in concrete
terms ($$).
- I wish
for standard information interfaces.
- I wish
that all employees of Canadian public libraries were trained to provide
public training on the Internet.
- I wish
that I didn't have to choose between new and old media (funding).
- How to
ensure that all Canadian public libraries provide access to electronic
government information and services.
- I wish
that we could do more than talk about literacy.
- How to
ensure the balance of expenditure and benefit between governments, libraries,
and individuals in the long term re: public access to government information/services.
- I wish
that all libraries could afford on-line access charges.
- I wish
that LibraryNet would provide all Canadian public libraries with ongoing
annual support (regular $$).
- How to
ensure proactive involvement of libraries in providing access points
to government information in a sustainable way.
- I wish
that Industry Canada/LibraryNet would lobby the federal government for
free government information to libraries.
- Je souhaite
que le gouvernement fédéral prevoit d'autres programmes
pour assurer la continuité des CAPs.
- I wish
that libraries coordinated in-home information access.
- How to
structure the planning and implementation of the LibraryNet opportunity
as a distinct and realistic program.
- I wish
for the provision of better telecommunication rates to public libraries
and schools.
- I wish
to have reduced communication rates.
- How to
provide uniform access standards to electronic information for libraries.
- I wish
for citizens' response to the federal government program as "model
information highway/Internet user" through public libraries (federal
government as "model" user requires response from citizens).
- I wish
every library branch provided in-house, free access to electronic information.
- I wish
"connectivity" meant integration with existing library automation.
- I wish
that all libraries will be connected (especially small, northern communities).
- I wish
that Industry Canada/LibraryNet could develop (buy) and deliver a uniform
training package for electronic access.
- I wish
every public library to be connected to the Internet on a sustainable
basis.
- I wish
every library branch was automated (catalogue/circulation/patron, etc.).
- How to
sustain access (affordably).
- I wish
to have a good training package for remote local libraries.
- How to
capitalize on the Mbanx opportunity strategically.
- I wish
that all the public libraries in my province would be connected with
the help of LibraryNet.
- I wish
that the resources are made available to ensure that staff in public
libraries are properly trained to use the technology and that the training
is continuing.
- I wish
that public libraries would be recognized by government as agencies
to provide free access to government information.
- I wish,
understanding the common objectives of government and libraries, to
articulate the needs of libraries to enable their new, emerging "roles"
(policy advice and advocacy).
- How to
package the LibraryNet vision to get the $$ for a sustainable
program from the federal government and sponsors.
- I wish
that libraries would have a stronger, more coordinated voice to influence
the federal government agenda.
- How to
provide free access to all information in a technological environment.
- I wish
that LibraryNet/Industry Canada would lobby the federal government for
federal funding to public libraries.
- Je souhaite
que le gouvernement fédéral affirme que l'accès
aux ressources électroniques via les CAPs soit gratuit pour les
utilisateurs.
- I wish
that every public library in Canada would be provided with salary $$
for a youth trainer to work with other youth, library staff, and the
public in technology.
- How to
ensure public libraries receive resources to provide public information
highway access.
- I wish
that my staff fully understood the potential of new technology (Internet,
etc.).
- How to
negotiate long-term financial contracts with the private sector and
federal government partners for the benefit of all public libraries
in communities.
- I wish
to see libraries positioned as resource centres and lifelong learning
centres.
- I wish
to reduce telecommunications costs: local and long-distance and leased
lines.
- I wish
that access to information would be easier and cheaper rather than harder
and costlier.
- How to
ensure public libraries become economic incubators.
- I wish
that the Internet/LibraryNet has content which is useful to libraries.
- I wish
libraries had an incentive program to prod local fundraising (especially
in small communities).
- I wish
that government(s) assisted libraries to distribute their (government)
information (nationally/provincially/locally).
- How to
ensure equitable access across the country + affordable, balanced.
- I wish
to get more $$.
- How to
market more effectively/efficiently the information that is available
and can be accessed.
- I wish
that libraries provided more local information electronically.
- I wish
that the prevalent economic agenda that uses technology as its engine
would recognize the potential of people and their need to participate
and be included.
- How to
ensure consistency throughout the country (standards).
- How to
sustain long term the ongoing costs.
- How to
ensure recognition at all levels - from the people in a small community
right up through government.
- I wish
that libraries would be fully acknowledged for what they do.
- I wish
to have more co-operation with public libraries of Quebec (urban and
regional libraries).
- I wish
that LibraryNet provided any activities and products to promote libraries
(quality and usefulness in terms of added value).
- I wish
that communications costs aren't a barrier.
- I wish
the information access skills of the library community could be better
used by government.
- I wish
that every time government sits down to discuss network content, the
table includes a policy person, a technical person, and a librarian.
- How to
ensure strong training component for staff and public.
- How to
develop a strong library voice.
- I wish
that LibraryNet permitted public libraries to exchange any advancements
and research results (pilot experience) in research and development
in library science.
- I wish
for full access to all information by all citizens of Canada.
- I wish
to do library business in new ways.
- How to
bring together the potential of Industry Canada and libraries without
compromising library values.
- I wish
to reduce telecommunications costs.
- I wish
that the respect that Canadians have for their libraries translated
into resources.
- I wish
that government information was universally accessible.
- I wish
to be high-profile.
- How to
solve the issue of affordable telecommunications for all Canadians does
not look easy.
- I wish
to provide free government information to the public.
- I wish
that data/Internet lines could be faster and handle more information
without higher costs.
- I wish
to be reimbursed for providing government information.
- I wish
that every library had adequate, affordable access to the Internet.
- How to
proceed without necessarily reaching consensus on all issues.
- I wish
to provide more community-based information services.
- I wish
that all federal government information could be properly organized
and made available through a national library network.
- I wish
that LibraryNet permits us to work with economic organizations, particularly
in urban areas.
- I wish
provincial governments could be encouraged to increase funding for library/information
services.
- I wish
that the specific library role as providing alternative learning services
for life-long learning was properly recognized.
- I wish
that LibraryNet activities were more closely integrated with National
Library initiatives (e.g. National Resource Sharing Strategy, digitization
projects, etc.).
- How to
provide sustainable funding opportunities for all public libraries in
Canada.
- How to
redesign Industry Canada LibraryNet strategy to reflect the importance
of public libraries' economic impact on Canada's information highway.
- I wish
that LibraryNet permitted participation of patrons in the development
of public libraries (development and organization of contents under
Internet).
- Je souhaite
qu'il y ait des programmes de subvention pour supporter la formation
à Internet pour les employés de bibliothèques publiques.
- I wish
that LibraryNet would develop a set of standards for public access to
the Internet that would provide a comprehensive public service.
- I wish
public libraries to have a place in the life-long learning market/process
through the provision not only of access to the Internet but also to
facilities, expertise, group participation and mentoring, etc.
- I wish
that all libraries have enough public access connections to library/internetworks.
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