Open Spaces, Frontier Places

The Sky's the Limit!

open - accessible to all; unrestricted as to participants; free from limitations, boundaries; affording unobstructed passage or view.

space - the infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists. frontier - an area just beyond or at the edge of a settled area; an undeveloped area or field for discovery or research.

place - a space, area, or spot, set apart or used for a specific purpose.

• Are you exploring open spaces in the delivery of health care information to rural or urban clients?

Are you on the frontier in teaching or providing knowledge-based resources to library users in a unique setting or to a unique set of patrons? Have you designated a place in the library for a new, innovative purpose?

• Are you using innovative means to serve the underserved in rural or urban settings?
• Is your library using Web 2.0/open source software/social networking to deliver information?
• Have you initiated a new research project?

• Teaching and learning – methods, strategies, models, one-on-one, classes, distance delivery

• Electronic information and delivery – collection development, e-books, databases, web 2.0

• Administration and support services – program development, ILL, document delivery

• Collaboration – public libraries, consortia, tribal communities • Marketing and Publicity – methods, achievements

See also: Brainstorming | Team Members | Project Schedule