Pablo Creek Regional Library And Economic Development: Carol Bailey, Library Supervisor June 2009
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Pablo Creek Regional Library and Economic Development Carol Bailey, Library Supervisor June 2009
Computer Instruction Since 2006 Basic skills: Keyboard, Mouse, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email Average 12 classes per month (15 hours of instruction), 10 students per class Attendance increasing:
Oct
2007 – Sept 2008 – 1,147 Oct 2008 – May 2009 – 863
Most popular: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Volunteer & Staff Instructors
Bill Gawler, John Macrae, Robert Schnitzer (Not pictured: Bernie Brockman)
Carol Bailey, Curt Beadell, Jackie Spiritas, Kathy Lambert, Kim Greenwood
Referrals – how are people learning about our classes? Word of mouth Library Web site Flyers / Signs / Plasma screen BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry) WorkSource Newspaper
Computer training costs Per-hour costs for equivalent computer training classes range from $35 per hour up to $200 per hour. Even using the low end of the range, Pablo Creek’s free computer classes provided almost $50,000 worth of equivalent value for the community in FY2007/2008, and close to $40,000 so far in the current fiscal year.
Recent Student Comments
“These sessions are invaluable. Instructors are very knowledgeable and patient.” “I learned how to attach a file to an e-mail. Thanks!” “It was very helpful to me as a beginner.” “Thank you for offering this program and others for the people of the city/community.” “…for the first time I was relaxed and calm in front of a computer!!” “Fantastic – learned more here than at a formal class @ UNF which moved too fast for us to comfortably comprehend.” “Thank you so much for offering this type of programs for the public at no cost.” “This is my second course and I feel more confident.” “Will recommend to others.” “Take home handout will be an excellent tool for review & ongoing use.” “Class was great. Far exceeded my expectations.” “These classes will help me to get a better knowledge of computers.” “Was afraid of PowerPoint and made a presentation my first day!”
Other ways Pablo Creek Library supports Economic Development
Hosting yearly AARP Tax-Aide program Per AARP: Pablo Creek clients who used Tax-Aide program “saved $38,125 in tax preparation fees and received $84,557 earned income tax credit and $41,125 child tax credits, a return of $163,807 to the community from the Pablo Creek Library site alone. Resume & Job Hunting workshops in May 2009 81 total participants Free craft programs, story hours, movie showings, book club, anime club and more provide a significant cost savings in free entertainment for the community. Membership & participation in Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Professional Women’s Council (PWC).
Future Plans More resume & job hunting workshops; workshops on money management & economizing Partnership with a local business to sponsor the installation of an art display hanging system similar to Main’s
Monthly
art displays by local artists and photographers
Hosting PWC Excel-erated networking event in November 2009
Computer Instruction Since 2006 Basic skills: Keyboard, Mouse, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email Average 12 classes per month (15 hours of instruction), 10 students per class Attendance increasing:
Oct
2007 – Sept 2008 – 1,147 Oct 2008 – May 2009 – 863
Most popular: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Volunteer & Staff Instructors
Bill Gawler, John Macrae, Robert Schnitzer (Not pictured: Bernie Brockman)
Carol Bailey, Curt Beadell, Jackie Spiritas, Kathy Lambert, Kim Greenwood
Referrals – how are people learning about our classes? Word of mouth Library Web site Flyers / Signs / Plasma screen BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry) WorkSource Newspaper
Computer training costs Per-hour costs for equivalent computer training classes range from $35 per hour up to $200 per hour. Even using the low end of the range, Pablo Creek’s free computer classes provided almost $50,000 worth of equivalent value for the community in FY2007/2008, and close to $40,000 so far in the current fiscal year.
Recent Student Comments
“These sessions are invaluable. Instructors are very knowledgeable and patient.” “I learned how to attach a file to an e-mail. Thanks!” “It was very helpful to me as a beginner.” “Thank you for offering this program and others for the people of the city/community.” “…for the first time I was relaxed and calm in front of a computer!!” “Fantastic – learned more here than at a formal class @ UNF which moved too fast for us to comfortably comprehend.” “Thank you so much for offering this type of programs for the public at no cost.” “This is my second course and I feel more confident.” “Will recommend to others.” “Take home handout will be an excellent tool for review & ongoing use.” “Class was great. Far exceeded my expectations.” “These classes will help me to get a better knowledge of computers.” “Was afraid of PowerPoint and made a presentation my first day!”
Other ways Pablo Creek Library supports Economic Development
Hosting yearly AARP Tax-Aide program Per AARP: Pablo Creek clients who used Tax-Aide program “saved $38,125 in tax preparation fees and received $84,557 earned income tax credit and $41,125 child tax credits, a return of $163,807 to the community from the Pablo Creek Library site alone. Resume & Job Hunting workshops in May 2009 81 total participants Free craft programs, story hours, movie showings, book club, anime club and more provide a significant cost savings in free entertainment for the community. Membership & participation in Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Professional Women’s Council (PWC).
Future Plans More resume & job hunting workshops; workshops on money management & economizing Partnership with a local business to sponsor the installation of an art display hanging system similar to Main’s
Monthly
art displays by local artists and photographers
Hosting PWC Excel-erated networking event in November 2009
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