Library leaders from Christchurch City Libraries took part in a live Q&A session on Twitter. It took place on Thursday 7 February 2013 from 11.15am to 11.45am and used the hashtag #AskCCL. Here’s a Storify of the questions and answers.
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Got a question for library leaders? Fire it to us with hashtag #askccl ow.ly/hu2YZ They’ll be online from 11.15am to 11.45am ^DR
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Ready to take your questions #askccl ^DR ow.ly/i/1tZxr
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Library opening hours
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Steven asked about having opening hours of the library extended after 4pm on weekends at some libraries. #askccl ^DR
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We are continually reviewing opening hours based on changing demographics & patterns of usage. #askccl ^DR
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@ChristchurchLib Not really a question, but I would be keen for one of the city libraries to stay open past 6pm weekdays. #feedback #askccl
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@moatatamaira We are keeping an eye on demand for service after 6pm & number of users in central city. #askccl ^DR
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@moatatamaira Thanks for asking because this helps us see what demand is there. #askccl ^DR
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. @moatatamaira @rachNZ77 Definitely hearing the keenness for some later nights in town. Will pass this on, thanks. #askccl ^DR
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@ChristchurchLib Are there any plans for longer opening hours for suburban libraries on weekends? Me and the kids get caught out. #askccl
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@ChristchurchLib Cheers. I know there’s a lot of thing to consider when extending hours.
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Fendalton Library
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@ChristchurchLib Hello, do you have any plans to open Fendalton Library on a Sunday? #askccl
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@cherylbernstein Good question. We’ve tried twice & have been unable to obtain necessary resource consent for Sundays. #askccl ^DR
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@ChristchurchLib thanks for trying. We hope you succeed in the end. It’s a fantastic community facility.
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Sumner services
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Grace, Kim & Angie on FB suggested the Sumner mobile van park in the village instead of at Cave Rock. #askccl ^DR
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We are exploring several options for mobile van & library service in Sumner. More info in near future. #askccl ^DR
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E-books
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@ChristchurchLib Has the introduction of ebooks to the libraries made a difference to the physical presence of people in #chch libraries?
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@ChristchurchLib What’s the policy regarding ebooks vs physical books? (Not everyone can use ebooks.) #askccl
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@ChristchurchLib That’s a rather hand-wavy reply. Perhaps 140chars isn’t enough to explain your policy? How about a blog post? #askccl
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@ChristchurchLib as your range of ebooks increases, would you open the borrowing group to outside of #chch?
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Other topics
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@ChristchurchLib Do you have any James Bond themed displays planned for the 50th anniversary of James Bond?
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@deankilbride I know James Bond was big on the blog. ow.ly/hujzP ^DR
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@ChristchurchLib Just wanted to say I really like the Library presence in social media. Thank you.
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@lilith_grace Our pleasure. We welcome your interest and love hearing from customers. (positive comments too!) ^DR
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Over and out ….
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Kia ora & thanks for your questions & comments. #askccl Let us know if you’d like it again. Our contact info ow.ly/hujRA ^DR
7 February 2013 at 5:36 pm
I would definitely appreciate the Peterborough st branch having late nights.
8 February 2013 at 10:49 am
Thanks – will add your feedback into the mix. Seems a popular option.