Bookmobile & Courier Research · August – September 2024
FCPL sought to maximize the impact of its bookmobile in a rural Appalachian community where geographic barriers significantly limit library access. Through a competitive RFP, they engaged LWB US for a national landscape analysis and strategic recommendations for bookmobile optimization and potential courier service implementation.
National-scale primary and secondary research, combined with deep local analysis.
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Surveyed and interviewed 105 library systems operating bookmobiles nationwide, and analyzed seven courier service models to evaluate feasibility.
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Examined FCPL’s demographics, usage patterns, and service area so recommendations fit the specific realities of Fayette County’s communities.
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A detailed report of targeted, actionable recommendations — grounded in national best practice, calibrated to local capacity and resources.
Our research directly contributed to FCPL securing Phase II funding from the One Foundation:
“The One Foundation was so impressed with your written report. I believe your report helped get us into phase II of the grant.”
The engagement has since evolved into an ongoing partnership: LWB US now supports FCPL’s community partnership development to expand bookmobile usage through a follow-on contract.
