S a m b i b l i o t e k e t The combined library of Härnösand, Sweden

Sambiblioteket – t hree authorities – three organizations County library University library Municipal library

We have one library public areas opening hours book stock front staff public computers databases library catalogue service

We are three libraries funding personnel media & purchasing administrative areas target groups

The Vision The combined library is a link between the municipality and the university an active part in supporting the democratic values and the change towards a society of knowledge an aggregated resource of knowledge in order to meet the development of lifelong learning a place for creativity and contemplation for students, teachers, children, grown-ups and so on

Present challenges budget cuts less area new tennants

New classroom ?

At present the section for information on the EU

Under planning: a glass corridor between the library and the university building ?

Learning Resource Centre Cooperation between Mid Sweden University and the municipality of Härnösand Targetgroup teachers, adult students, enterprises, citizens of Härnösand

Learning Resource Centre organization Mid Sweden University & municipality of Härnösand Operational group LRC coordinators – municipality and university Head of university library Head of municipal library Task Organize and run the centre Policy Initiate development of the centre Evaluation Staff Coordinators Study advisors Computer technicians Librarians Student mentors

Learning Resource Centre Meeting point for adult students at all levels Access 24 hours Computers, webb conference and virtual classrooms Study rooms for smaller groups

Learning Resource Centre For students Study adviser Library service Advice on study technique Computer programs for reading disabilities Computer support Examination and validation Student mentors

Learning Resource Centre For teachers Promote professional exchange Organize workshops, seminars and lectures in order to promote development of flexible learning using ICT University seminars in the didactic field also available for municipal teachers not registered with the university

Learning Resource Centre For enterprises Cooperation with local labour market in education and development Investigate needs of education and competence development for businesses and municipal staff Investigate educational needs within other organizations

Other examples of cooperation Sambiblioteket > Technichus technical centre > Murberget county museum > Church Advertising Exhibitions & programmes Wedding file Idea exchange Project?