A small district in Adams County, Colo., is changing the face of public
libraries. Introducing AnythinkTM, a new style of library that celebrates
imagination, play and interactivity. Studies have shown that people who have had transformative experiences at their local library are more willing to support them at the polls. The Anythink model was designed to help libraries remain relevant by offering more than just books to their customers. They offer innovative programming, technology, and the highest level of customer service so that everyone who walks into an Anythink feels welcome.
Eliminating overdue fines and switching from Dewey Decimal Classification to a word-based system were just some of the changes on the road to Anythink. The next step in this revolution is the Sept. 12 launch of the district`s new brand, which represents the new library philosophy.
Apart from abandoning DDC,
Apart from abandoning DDC, sounds just like any other library to me.
Let’s call it what it is
It’s a nice concept, this reinvented library service…but there’s no element of the “new” service concept that’s not already being done somewhere else. This is branding, plain and simple. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.