I have been told about a small funded project ideal for someone already working in the area of youth engagement/ new technologies in libraries.
Aim:
The Mighty Creatives and East Midlands Society of Chief Librarians wish to commission a short scoping and feasibility study into how libraries might use technology innovatively to increase the use of their services and footfall and /or extend the way in which library provision might be accessed and used. We are particularly interested in models that promote young people’s participation in digital making and enterprise, from apps to artworks, exploring ways to connect with libraries’ core roles and capacity needs. The study should draw upon international experience.
Outputs:
• A scoping exercise summarising key innovations in this area drawn from established research / evidence. This should identify the nature of baseline needs to be addressed; and intended (and actual) changes in knowledge, skill, resources, outcomes and impacts arising from individual innovations
• A framework for understanding the range of innovations accompanied by an initial cost and risk assessment (high, medium, low) for implementation.
• Options analysis for further funding suggesting how the framework could be adapted to suit a variety of funding streams (e.g. NESTA’s digital R&D funds for the arts)
• The scoping exercise should include one facilitated workshop with the participating partners to develop concepts, align ambitions and ensure connectivity.
Purpose:
The report will provide initial scoping, options and a costed programme framework for further work and development in this area
Time frame:
2 months
Budget:
£2,000 paid by The Mighty Creatives
Reporting:
Final report (20 page report or presentation) to include a costed project and funding framework for the further development of our ideas.
What to do next?
If interested, please get in touch with [log in to unmask] (before the 30th Aug) or [log in to unmask] (from Sept) (and not Charles Oppenheim) for further information.
Charles
Professor Charles Oppenheim
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