Presented at the IFLA pre-conference in Turin, Italy, August 2009, by Carina Clement, Albury LibraryMuseum and Sue Boaden, Australia Street Company. The presentation provides a defintiion of cultural convergence, examines the benefits and costs using 4 case studies - Puke Ariki in New Zealand, Albury Library Musuem and Kogarak Cultural centre in to illustrate
Beyond co location to convergence: Designing and managing new model public library spaces and services
1. Beyond co-location to convergence Designing and managing new model public library spaces and services Sue Boaden, Australia Street Company Carina Clement, Albury City Council
14. $3million $1.3million - Library 700,000 – Museum Annual budget 51 hrs – over 7days 42hrs – Museum over 7days 60hrs – Library over 6days Opening hours 16 per year 4 per year Exhibitions 247,000 160,000 – Library 9,000 - Museum Visitors 3000 sqm 1500 sqm –(combined previous Library & Museum) Floor space 2007 – 08 Albury LibraryMuseum 2006 -07 Pre LibraryMuseum Key statistics
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17. AlburyCity Cultural Services Cultural Services Group Leader Entertainment Centre Team Leader Collections & Assets Team Leader Cultural Programs Team Leader Information & research Building Services Collection development & management Learning & Outreach Exhibitions planning Customer service Cultural Development Performing Arts Centre Convention & events management
47. Cultural Centre Facts 27.8 26.7 20.7 Staff numbers EFT 54 pw 51 pw 51 pw Opening hours $2,230,854 $2,740,310 $1,074,106 Annual budget 1700 sq m 1700 sq m 672 sq m Floor space 2009 -10 2007-08 2004-05
48. Cultural Centre Current Structure Manager Library & Cultural Services Collection Management / IT Team Leader Central & Branch Services Team Leader Community & Cultural Services Team Leader
49. Cultural Centre New Structure Manager Library & Cultural Services Central & Branch Services Team Leader Collection, Community & Cultural Services Team Leader
