Change

Change will come if we want to be a vibrant library in the future. Change is very exciting (and a bit scary), but necessary. Meeting the needs of the public are what Libraries do. OCLS has been a leader in innovation and technology in our community. I'm truly amazed at all the technology that the library is already utilizing. I think that a large part of the success of OCLS is the transition that has been taking place from an information center to a center of culture. The Library has so many programs and events that bring the community together. It is very refreshing to come to the Library and find a brass band performing right smack in the middle of the Library. It is great!! As I read through the Da Vinci Insitute article, I noticed that many of the recommendations for Libraries are things that OCLS is already actively engaged in. We have committees to constantly re-evaluate the needs of the public and offer surveys for patron feedback as far as services they expect. We have teams to evaluate and explore new technology and a great staff of individuals who are up-to-date in the latest technology to keep us all aware of current trends. The Orlando Memory Project is helping to archive local memories and while we don't have art or recording studios, we do have meeting rooms, public computers, info spots, and now an OverDrive download station to make technology opportunities available to our patrons. I think all of the spaces listed in the creative space section of the Da Vinci Institute article would be really cool and would definitely bring the public to the Library.