[PL-Directors] OCF Public Library Needs Assessment

[MaryKay Dahlgreen]

Colleagues-
I sent this out last week but the file was too big to send via the PL Directors list and bounced back to me. You have probably already seen the other messages about this but I wanted to make sure you knew Penny had sent it out to you last week with the message below. The report is available at: The Oregon Community Foundation’s website<http://www.oregoncf.org/news-resources/news-publications> or from  Penny's company website.<http://www.pennyhummel.com/projects>
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From: MaryKay Dahlgreen
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 8:57 AM
To: PL Directors
Cc: Penny Hummel
Subject: OCF Public Library Needs Assessment

I am sending this on behalf of Penny Hummel. I think the results of this study will be very valuable for the library community and our philanthropic partners. MaryKay


Hello, Oregon public library directors!   I’m pleased to report that the Oregon public library needs assessment commissioned by the Oregon Community Foundation is now officially released. I attach a copy for your reading pleasure.

One of the major sources of data for this project was a statewide survey of library directors.  I had hoped for a 60% response rate  and was told that that goal was very ambitious.  Here’s what happened:  Oregon librarians hit it out of the ballpark!  Two thirds of Oregon libraries participated, representing a wide range of sizes, budgets and locations.  (Also, more than 50 library directors participated in focus groups and interviews.)  Thank you all!



I truly appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts about public libraries, and I hope you are pleased with the final product. Earlier this week, OCF hosted a summit with other funders, where the overview of the needs assessment that I presented was enthusiastically received.  I think it is safe to say there is great interest in exploring new ways to support public libraries in Oregon, and that the needs assessment is viewed as a starting point to that effort.  Stay tuned for future developments!

As you'll recall, in the needs assessment we explored how public libraries create resilient communities through the lens of eight different library roles.  My friends at OCF would like me to emphasize to you that OCF's capacity building grants support each of these eight roles, and to encourage you to review their guidelines to consider how they might be of assistance.  Here's a link to more information:  http://www.oregoncf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/community-grants

Again, my thanks and best wishes.


Penny Hummel
Penny Hummel Consulting
www.pennyhummel.com<http://www.pennyhummel.com/>

503.890.0494
penny at pennyhummel.com<mailto:penny at pennyhummel.com>

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