The Edge Toolkit is based on a national set of benchmarks for public libraries to evaluate their technology services, and includes resources, recommendations, and tools for strategic planning and community engagement. These useful, scalable tools help libraries by creating a pathway to work directly with local leaders and align technology services with community priorities. The Edge Toolkit includes:
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The Edge Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the Edge Toolkit - from registering for your account, gathering your data and completing the assessment to understanding your results, creating your action plan and engaging your stakeholders. |
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The Edge Assessment will help libraries assess and evaluate current services. To prepare for participation, subscribed libraries will be provided with an Assessment Workbook to help mobilize staff and gather data to complete the online assessment. |
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Individual and National Peer Comparison reports contextualize each library's assessment responses. |
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Recommendations based on each library's Assessment responses, and resources with practical templates, tools, and tips for improving the library’s public technology services help libraries prioritize opportunities for change. |
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The Action Plan is a tool to help manage the Edge recommendations you select and monitor their progress online. |
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Library profiles that feature examples of public libraries of all sizes using computers to meet community needs. |
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The Executive Tool is a suite of communication tools to help you engage key stakeholders. This includes a customizable one-page leave behind and a two PowerPoint presentations to help tell local government and community leaders the story of how access to technology supports the local economy, workforce, lifelong learning, and a strong community. |
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Training that will guide libraries in using their Edge results for planning, advocacy, and outreach activities to enhance as well as build technology services. |