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Guthrie library expands digital access, debuts new website and plans to add hotspots
Summary
The Guthrie Public Library launched a redesigned website, purchased Canopy access for video content, and plans to add hotspots to its circulation via Friends funding, potentially doubling devices available for checkout; director said staff will catalog devices by network to avoid mismatches.
Guthrie Public Library staff reported a fresh website design, new digital services and plans to expand device lending, the director told the advisory board on May 21.
"The library's website got a complete complete makeover," Cameron said, adding she will correct missing board names and is seeking administrative access to post minutes directly. She also described the library's purchase of the full Canopy catalog, which she said caused a jump in downloadable video usage last year.
On device lending, Cameron said a Friends of the Library board member is exploring purchasing additional mobile hotspots; under the tentative plan Friends would buy the devices and cover service charges while the library would add them to the circulating collection. "We would be able to add them to our collection, which would almost double the amount of hot spots that we have available for people to check out," Cameron said. She told the board staff plan to catalog hotspots by network and maintain separate waitlists if half are on a different carrier to avoid loan problems.
Cameron also highlighted other outreach and partnership activities: library staff worked with health department interns at story time, participated in a school health fair and helped Highland Park's Green Team for Earth Day tree planting. She said the library hopes to continue community collaborations to increase access and visibility.
Board members asked about library digital subscriptions and device categories; Cameron explained Canopy, Libby and other services and said decisions aim to match local demand.
