Our Stewardship Community
Bringing together people,
resources and opportunities
Casting Our Vision for
Community Centered Libraries
Founder: John S. Oliver
August 30, 2014
Version 1.0
- Community
(kinds
of locations for libraries)
1.1.
Remote villages
1.2.
Orphanages
1.3.
Schools (amid subsistence farmers)
1.4.
Local churches (amid subsistence farmers)
1.5.
Local mosques (amid subsistence farmers)
1.6.
Local Buddhist temples (amid subsistence farmers)
1.7.
Other (God will guide and open doors to other locations)
1.8.
Colleges (later we will serve those who will become volunteers)
1.8.1.
Fraternities
1.8.2.
Sororities
1.8.3.
Sports teams
1.8.4.
College clubs
- Funding (possible ways to gain
the money for library operations)
2.1.
Print on demand
2.1.1.
Library patron sees what is wanted on computer monitor
2.1.2.
Request is made to print out item
2.1.2.1.
One page
2.1.2.2.
Booklet
2.1.2.3.
Infographic
2.1.2.4.
Manual
2.1.2.5.
Children’s reader
2.1.2.6.
Student’s workbook
2.1.2.7.
Cookbook (cookbooks are best sellers in USA and can be made with
local recipes just to generate sales)
2.1.3.
Library staff member fulfills the request
2.1.3.1.
Available immediately for small jobs
2.1.3.2.
Available soon for large jobs
2.1.4.
Price is enough for costs plus profit used for overhead
2.2.
Retail sales
2.2.1.
Books
2.2.1.1.
Printed from OSC digital archives
2.2.1.2.
Published by others
2.2.2.
Bookstore kinds of items
2.2.3.
Gift shop kinds of items
2.2.4.
General store kinds of items
2.2.5.
Local consignment store kinds of items
2.2.6.
Local arts and crafts
2.2.7.
Thrift store kinds of items
2.3.
Wholesale sales published from digital archives
2.3.1.
For schools
2.3.2.
For businesses
2.3.3.
For government agencies
2.4.
Membership
2.4.1.
Sliding scale (hopefully always offer free access)
2.4.2.
Membership levels
2.4.2.1.
Costs and benefits for each level
2.5.
Fund raising events
2.5.1.
Adapt from proven models
2.5.1.1.
What has worked in that region
2.5.1.2.
What has worked in USA
2.6.
Donations
2.6.1.
Patrons give when visit like at museum
2.6.2.
Systems developed for ongoing support
2.6.2.1.
Capital campaigns
2.6.2.2.
Monthly and quarterly events
2.6.2.2.1.
Bake sale
2.6.2.2.2.
Concert
2.6.2.2.3.
Auction
2.7.
Partnerships
2.7.1.
Local church/mosque in USA partner with that library
2.7.2.
Foundation in USA partner with several libraries
2.8.
Sponsorships
2.8.1.
Local businesses that want
2.8.1.1.
Public relations
2.8.1.2.
Prospering citizens that become customers
2.8.1.3.
More literate customers
2.8.1.4.
Community to thrive then attract more customers
2.8.1.5.
Pay it forward for their prosperity
2.9.
Advertisements
2.10.
Income from renting multipurpose rooms
2.11.
Subsidies and / or discounts
2.11.1.
Vendors (for same reasons as business sponsorships)
2.11.1.1.
Office supplies
2.11.1.2.
Books
2.11.1.3.
Media
2.11.1.4.
Furniture
2.11.1.5.
Equipment
2.11.2.
Government agencies
2.11.2.1.
Provide furniture or materials (with instructions and tools) for
local citizens to make furniture
2.11.2.1.1.
Shelves
2.11.2.1.2.
Chairs
2.11.2.1.3.
Tables
2.11.2.1.4.
Check out/in counters
2.11.2.1.5.
Display cases
2.11.2.2.
Provide expert advise
2.11.2.2.1.
Library
2.11.2.2.1.1.
Set up initially
2.11.2.2.1.2.
Management daily operations
2.11.2.2.1.3.
Growth
2.11.2.2.2.
Community development
2.11.2.2.2.1.
Get local leaders to participate
2.11.2.2.2.2.
Deal with friction between groups
2.11.2.2.2.3.
Foster economic development
2.11.2.2.2.4.
Foster enhanced quality of life
2.11.2.2.2.5.
Facilitate cross generational interactions
2.11.2.2.3.
Curriculum design for
uses of resources
2.11.2.2.3.1.
Children
2.11.2.2.3.2.
Youth
2.11.2.2.3.3.
Adults
2.11.2.2.3.4.
Marriages
2.11.2.2.3.5.
Families
2.11.2.2.3.6.
Lay leaders
2.11.2.2.3.7.
Teachers
2.11.3.
Mobile phone companies
2.11.3.1.
Mobile phones used in library to hear audio files
2.11.3.2.
Discount on Internet access
- Facility (the place resources
are stored and patrons interact)
3.1.
Storage for books and other media
3.1.1.
Shelves
3.1.2.
Closet / cabinets
3.1.3.
Small room
3.1.4.
Few small rooms
3.1.5.
Building
3.2.
Furnishings
3.2.1.
Chairs
3.2.2.
Tables
3.2.3.
Desks
3.2.4.
Other
3.3.
Equipment
3.3.1.
Computers
3.3.2.
Video camera(s) for studio
3.3.3.
Still digital camera(s) for studio
3.3.4.
Printer
3.3.5.
Copier
3.3.6.
Book binding for printed items
3.3.7.
Security devices
- Personnel (people to serve the
library patrons)
4.1.
Volunteers
4.1.1.
Teachers
4.1.2.
Seniors
4.1.3.
Parents
4.1.4.
Youth
4.1.5.
Handicapped
4.2.
Paid
4.2.1.
Income paid from blend of inputs from #2. Funding
- Resources
(items
in the library collection)
5.1.
Digital
5.1.1.
Created by Our Stewardship Community
5.1.2.
Created by others and moved there on Global Education Canals
5.1.3.
Created by indigenous teachers, experts, leaders
5.1.3.1.
Local area
5.1.3.2.
Region
5.1.3.3.
College cities
5.1.3.4.
Nation’s capital
5.1.3.5.
Ex patriots
5.2.
Physical
5.2.1.
Books
5.2.2.
Audio
5.2.3.
Video
5.2.4.
Infographics
5.2.5.
Educational Games
- Carrels
(places
in the library for patrons to study alone)
6.1.
Semi private study stations
6.2.
Work stations
6.3.
Ergonomics in the design to encourage long term studies
6.4.
Cubicles
6.5.
Study couches
- Multipurpose
Rooms (possible
uses for multipurpose rooms)
7.1.
Study groups
7.2.
Classrooms
7.3.
Small groups
7.4.
Support groups
7.5.
Galleries
7.6.
Exercise classes
7.7.
Performances
7.8.
Recording studios
7.9.
Church services
7.10.
Rental
7.10.1.
Business meetings
7.10.2.
Luncheons
7.10.3.
Weddings
7.10.4.
Funerals or memorial services
7.10.5.
Family reunions
- Meeting
Activities (possible
uses for multipurpose rooms)
8.1.
Clinics
8.1.1.
Homework
8.1.1.1.
Assignments
8.1.1.2.
Study for tests
8.1.1.3.
Weakest subject aids
8.1.1.4.
Strongest subject aids
8.1.1.5.
Project based learning
8.1.1.6.
Partner and team learning
8.1.1.7.
Tutors
8.1.1.8.
Cross generational
8.1.2.
Leadership development
8.1.3.
Teaching teachers
8.2.
Classes
8.3.
Small groups
8.3.1.
Support groups
8.3.2.
Prayer groups
8.3.3.
Bible study
8.3.4.
Cell groups
- Recording
Studios (ways
for local people to teach others)
9.1.
Recording devices
9.1.1.
Web cam
9.1.2.
Sports / tourist camera
9.1.3.
Audio recording devices
9.1.4.
Digital cameras
9.1.5.
Other
9.2.
Talent
9.2.1.
Local church pastors
9.2.2.
Local mosque imams
9.2.3.
Local temple priests
9.2.4.
Local teachers
9.2.5.
Government agents
9.2.5.1.
Health
9.2.5.2.
Agriculture
9.2.5.3.
Education
- Subjects
and Sectors (overview
of the catalog of educational options seen as possible subjects of lessons
and possible sectors of learners) yellow
highlight on those few that resonate the most in me
10.1.
Introduction
10.1.1.
Assumptions
10.1.1.1.
Serving in community where library is
10.1.1.1.1.
Permitted
10.1.1.1.2.
Needed
10.1.1.1.3.
Wanted
10.1.1.1.4.
Welcomed
10.1.1.1.5.
Supported
10.1.1.1.5.1.
Local leaders
10.1.1.1.5.2.
Key community organizers
10.1.1.1.5.3.
Patrons
10.1.1.2.
Ready and willing to adjust as needed
10.1.1.2.1.
Start with understanding local needs
10.1.1.2.2.
Offer modules that might meet local needs
10.1.1.2.3.
Experiment with trial and error
10.1.1.2.4.
Be willing to
10.1.1.2.4.1.
Adjust
10.1.1.2.4.2.
Add
10.1.1.2.4.3.
Subtract
10.1.1.2.4.4.
Start over
10.1.1.2.4.5.
Cancel
10.1.1.3.
Offer to local leaders
10.1.1.3.1.
Vision of long term big picture
10.1.1.3.2.
Possible game plan with flexible alternatives
10.1.1.3.3.
Insights and wisdom from experts in the area
10.1.1.3.4.
Ways to solicit and use inputs locally
10.1.1.3.5.
Ways to solicit and use inputs globally
10.1.1.4.
Most children and adults want to learn
10.1.1.4.1.
We offer education for those who are motivated
10.1.1.4.2.
Motivation can come from
10.1.1.4.2.1.
Pain relief
10.1.1.4.2.1.1.
Thirst
10.1.1.4.2.1.2.
Hunger
10.1.1.4.2.1.3.
Illness
10.1.1.4.2.2.
Fear loss
10.1.1.4.2.3.
Desire gain
10.1.1.4.2.3.1.
More food
10.1.1.4.2.3.2.
More possessions
10.1.1.4.2.3.3.
More comforts
10.1.1.4.2.4.
Love of family
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.
Provide for their needs
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.1.
Food
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.2.
Clothes
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.3.
Shelter
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.4.
Education
10.1.1.4.2.4.1.5.
Medicine
10.1.1.4.2.5.
Love of community
10.1.1.4.2.6.
Love of God
10.1.1.4.2.7.
Other
10.1.2.
Stepping stones to learning
10.1.2.1.
Library books and other resources do not automatically become
useful education
10.1.2.2.
Learners need guidance to interact with the knowledge and gain
the skills
10.1.2.2.1.
Every college library has an overabundance of resources stored
on the shelves.
10.1.2.2.2.
The college designs curriculum for the learners to interact with
those resources as well as lectures and fellow learners to gain the education
for each course.
10.1.2.2.3.
Each college is a super complex institution with many layers of
operations. Yet at the most fundamental level, “What
is education?” That is a question worthy of much consideration.
10.1.2.3.1.
I was active in Boy Scouts during high school and I earned some
merit badges.
10.1.2.3.2.
What I liked about those was that they were self contained
educational modules. Each merit badge booklet offered all the essential
knowledge and exercises to qualify for the merit badge.
10.1.2.3.3.
Some of the merit badges I earned were in areas I had previous
experiences and some were totally new to me.
10.1.2.3.4.
My fuzzy memory tells me these are the merit badges I earned:
swimming, canoeing, camping, horsemanship, scholarship, photography, first aid
and maybe a few more.
10.1.2.3.5.
I graduated from high school in 1971. So this was during the
1960s. And as I recall the merit badge booklets were only about 20 to 30 pages
with useful illustrations and photos.
10.1.2.3.6.
The bottom line is that I want OSC to study and adapt the
educational principles used in the merit badge system as well as the ways that
ranks were achieved beyond the merit badges. A scout might have needed to prove
community service or leadership. I will never ever plagiarize this or any other
material. But it seems to be a great spring board for us to develop our own
kind of merit badges to acknowledge levels of competence.
10.1.2.3.7.
The only other educational system that I have observed that is
similar is Lifeway http://www.lifeway.com/
offers to mail a certificate to those who complete their interactive workbooks.
10.1.2.4.
Certificates and CE units
10.1.2.4.1.
Any organization can offer a certificate based on any criteria they choose. The criteria can
range from very easy to very difficult. The organization can be a nonprofit
organization or a company.
10.1.2.4.3.
During the coming months and years we will study and adapt
insights from the certificate programs and continuing education units awards by
various organizations.
10.1.2.4.4.
It is highly likely that there are existing and proven ways to
educate the kinds of people we seek to serve. And OSC will seek to partner with
them for the mutual benefit of all concerned.
10.1.2.4.5.
We will study and work closely with other organizations and agencies
to craft our own curriculum.
10.1.2.4.5.1.
Future Farmers of America
10.1.2.4.5.2.
4 H Clubs
10.1.2.4.5.3.
Peace Corps
10.2.
Subjects
10.2.1.
Needs
10.2.1.1.
Water
10.2.1.2.
Sanitation
10.2.1.3.
Food
10.2.1.3.1.
Agriculture
10.2.1.3.1.1.
Para county agent
10.2.1.3.2.
Animal husbandry
10.2.1.3.2.1.
Para veterinarian
10.2.1.3.3.
Appropriate technology
10.2.1.3.3.1.
Para engineer
10.2.1.4.
Income
10.2.1.4.1.
Agriculture
10.2.1.4.2.
Animal husbandry
10.2.1.4.3.
Appropriate technology
10.2.1.4.4.
Arts
10.2.1.4.5.
Crafts
10.2.1.4.6.
Music
10.2.1.4.7.
Teach
10.2.1.4.8.
Tutor
10.2.1.4.9.
Business owner
10.2.1.5.
Education (emphasis preK to 5th grade and teachers)
10.2.1.5.1.
3Rs of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
10.2.1.5.1.1.
Reading
10.2.1.5.1.2.
Writing
10.2.1.5.1.3.
Arithmetic
10.2.1.5.2.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
10.2.1.5.2.1.
Science
10.2.1.5.2.2.
Technology
10.2.1.5.2.3.
Engineering
10.2.1.5.2.4.
Math
10.2.1.5.3.
Other (later other subjects will be added but only after a solid
base has been laid of 3Rs and STEM)
10.2.1.5.4.
Teach teachers
10.2.1.5.4.1.
Teaching (how to teach)
10.2.1.5.4.2.
Learning (how to learn)
10.2.1.5.5.
Teach tutors
10.2.1.5.5.1.
Tutoring (how to tutor)
10.2.1.5.5.2.
Learning (how to learn)
10.2.1.5.6.
Librarians
10.2.1.5.6.1.
Most basic library skills for a tiny library
10.2.1.5.6.2.
Para librarian
10.2.1.5.7.
Leadership
10.2.1.5.7.1.
General
10.2.1.5.7.2.
Small group
10.2.1.5.7.3.
Youth
10.2.1.5.7.4.
Children
10.2.1.5.7.5.
Business
10.2.2.
Sectors
10.2.2.1.
Fields
10.2.2.1.1.
Subsistence farmers
10.2.2.1.1.1.
Soils
10.2.2.1.1.1.1.
Composing
10.2.2.1.1.1.2.
Vermicomposting
10.2.2.1.1.1.3.
Potassium phosphorus potash
10.2.2.1.1.2.
Seeds
10.2.2.1.1.2.1.
Acquire from existing crops
10.2.2.1.1.2.2.
Best practices to preserve
10.2.2.1.1.2.3.
Acquire better strains of seeds
10.2.2.1.1.3.
Seasons
10.2.2.1.1.4.
Aquaponics
10.2.2.1.1.4.2.
Plants and fish in system without soil
10.2.2.1.1.5.
Hydroponics
10.2.2.1.1.5.1.
Plants raised without soil
10.2.2.1.1.6.
Raised beds
10.2.2.1.1.7.
Container
10.2.2.1.1.8.
Vertical gardening
10.2.2.1.1.9.
Permaculture
10.2.2.1.1.10.
Crop rotation
10.2.2.1.1.11.
Crop storage
10.2.2.1.1.12.
Irrigation
10.2.2.1.2.
Orphans
10.2.2.1.2.1.
Literacy
10.2.2.1.2.1.1.
Reading
10.2.2.1.2.1.2.
Writing
10.2.2.1.2.2.
Numeracy
10.2.2.1.3.
Rural Pastors
10.2.2.1.3.1.
DEB Discipleship, Evangelism, Benevolence
10.2.2.1.3.2.
Leadership
10.2.2.1.4.
Rural Pastors
10.2.2.1.4.1.
Reference tools
10.2.2.1.4.1.1.
Bible Atlas
10.2.2.1.4.1.2.
Bible Dictionary
10.2.2.1.4.1.3.
Concordance
10.2.2.1.4.2.
Essentials of the Christian Faith
10.2.2.1.4.2.1.
Understanding
10.2.2.1.4.2.2.
Applying
10.2.2.1.4.2.3.
Sharing
10.2.2.1.4.2.4.
Leading
10.2.2.1.4.2.5.
Interceding
10.2.2.1.4.2.6.
Local Church
10.2.2.1.4.2.7.
Body of Christ
10.2.2.2.
Workers
10.2.2.2.1.
College students (After those in the fields are served in an
initial way. We will turn our attention to also serve college students. They
are volunteers that make things happen in creating the educational modules.
Like a good employer we must take great care of our workers so they will take
great care of our clients.)
10.2.2.2.1.1.
ABCs (Provide a simple summary for those considering and
starting college education.)
10.2.2.2.1.2.
A to Z (Gradually grow a huge interactive web based way to
assist college students with the important factors of navigating and
negotiating the college chapter of their life.
That will give them more time and energy to volunteer with us. Some of
them will pray for, donate money to, volunteer for and work for other nonprofit
organizations that they contact through OSC. A few of them will start their own
nonprofit organizations or social enterprises to serve the very poor. At the
least some volunteering will give them a global worldview that will impact the
rest of their days.)
- Associated
Enterprises (possible
organizations to associate with a Community Centered Library)
11.1.
Local church
11.2.
Local mosque
11.3.
Local Buddhist temple
11.4.
General store
11.5.
Coffee or tea shop
11.6.
Book store
11.7.
Internet cafe
11.8.
School K to 12
11.9.
College
11.9.1.
Fraternity
11.9.2.
Sorority
11.9.3.
Club
11.10.
Orphanage
11.11.
Government offices
11.12.
Printer
11.13.
Lodging
11.13.1.
Youth hostel
11.13.2.
Rooming house
11.13.3.
Boarding house
11.13.4.
Motel
11.13.5.
Hotel
11.13.6.
Apartment
11.13.7.
Townhouse
11.13.8.
Condominium
11.14.
Transportation hub
11.14.1.
Bus station
11.14.2.
Train station
11.14.3.
Airport
11.14.4.
Water ferry station
- Transformation
Ripples (possible
long term benefits due to uses of the library resources, gatherings and
facilities)
12.1.
Fewer children die
12.2.
More children grow to become adults and parents
12.3.
More and better food
12.3.1.
Eaten
12.3.2.
Stored for later
12.3.3.
Sold for income
12.4.
Greatly improved farming practices
12.4.1.
Increased harvests
12.4.2.
Better uses of labor, equipment, etc.
12.4.3.
Fewer crop failures
12.5.
Improved sanitation practices unto decrease in diseases
12.6.
Economic development of individuals, families and communities
12.7.
Understanding of key factors unto many local modifications
12.8.
Basic reading skills by many unto learn much more
12.9.
Plenty of tutors and teachers keep education moving forward
12.10.
Effective leaders guide followers into a better future
12.11.
More time, energy and money to improve the local community
12.12.
More hope for a brighter future
You are Invited
You
are invited to help to make this a reality.
Our
Stewardship Community is enrolling a Launch Team.
The
Launch Team consists of intercessors, advisers and donors
You
are invited to partner with us.
You
can start right now by praying.
Pray
for the success of enrolling the Launch Team.
Pray
for God to grant us His wisdom and favor.
Pray
for the road trips to 5 cities and 3 counties.
The
initial fund raising goal is only 3 thousand dollars.
This
will get the ball rolling for the road trips.
Pray
for this goal to be met soon and exceeded.
You
can go to the crowdfunding platform to learn more.
