Shared Leadership presentation- Pop up libraries

1. The Global Pop Up Trend
Benefits and Risks for public libraries
Josephine Struck, Moreland City Libraries
Celia Rice, Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation
Deanne Spagnolo, Brimbank Libraries
Suzie Bull, Mornington Peninsula Library Service
Asha Davis, Mildura Rural City Council Library Service

2. Pop
Ups
Discovery
Location
Concept
Creating
an
Experience

3. Pop Ups

4. Pop Ups and Books
Little Free Libraries

5. Pop Ups and Books
Promotion

6. Pop Ups and Books
Social Movements

7. Pop Ups and Books
Endless possibilities

8. Pop Up
Libraries
Collection of
resources
Outside
library walls
Engagement
with the
public
Informal
access
Extension of
the library
‘brand’
Promotes
literacy and
reading
Unexpected
Strong
connection to
the public
library sector
Definition

9. Wodonga Library

10. Frankston City Libraries

11. Wyndham Libraries

12. Camden Council Library Service

13. Sunshine Coast Libraries

14. Campaspe Regional Library Service

15. Benefits
Exposure to
non-users
Taking staff
out from
behind the
desk
Potential
increased
literacy
Establish
partnerships
Challenging
stereotypes
of libraries
Low cost
Potential
increased
membership
Increase
staff skills
Extending
the life of
your
collection
Good use of
volunteers
Pop-up
libraries are
fun!

16. Risks
Public liability issues
Appropriate space
Vandalism/theft
No new users
Community backlash
Unsustainable
Damaging to partnerships
Lack of use
Risk Minimisation
Research
Consider requirements
Regular monitoring
Promote widely
Prepare responses
Do not overextend resources
Clear guidelines and expectations
Location and atmosphere

17. Our thanks to the following people
• Ann Anderson, Frankston City Libraries
• Jenny Mustey, Campaspe Regional Library Service
• Jane Stronach, Sunshine Coast Libraries
• Leanne Boyd, Wodonga Library
• Elysa Dennis, Camden Council Library Service
• Elizabeth Arkles, Wyndham City Libraries
All contributors to this paper are graduates of the 2014 Victorian Shared Leadership
Program. This report was initially written as an action learning project for the 2014
Program.
We would like to acknowledge the support of our project sponsor, Jenny Mustey, in
every stage of the development of this project.