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Innovation in public libraries : learning from international library practice / Kirstie Nicholson

Author:
Nicholson, Kirstie
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Cambridge, MA : Chandos Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, 2017.
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Contents:
Front Cover; Innovation in Public Libraries: Learning from international library practice; Copyright; Contents; Author biography; Introduction; Outline; Innovation; Methodology; International scope; Context; Economy; Technology; Data; Diverse communities; Ageing population; References; Chapter 1: Overview of recent innovation; 1.1. Collections; 1.1.1. Outreach collections; 1.1.2. Specialised collections; 1.1.3. Participatory acquisitions; 1.1.4. Digital collections; 1.1.5. Enhanced discoverability; 1.1.6. Neglected collections; 1.1.7. User-created content; 1.1.8. Classification, 1.2. Customer services1.2.1. Participatory planning; 1.2.2. Improving access and engagement; 1.2.3. Opening hours; 1.3. Technology; 1.3.1. Social media; 1.3.2. Apps; 1.3.3. Internet use and access; 1.3.4. New technologies; 1.3.5. Self-service; 1.4. Programmes; 1.4.1. Programmes for leisure, relaxation and hobbies; 1.4.2. Health and well-being programmes; 1.4.3. Programmes for minorities; 1.4.4. Literature and reading programmes; 1.4.5. Literacy programmes; 1.4.6. Science and technology programmes; 1.4.7. Learning programmes; 1.4.8. Events; 1.5. Library buildings; 1.5.1. New builds, 1.5.2. Location1.5.3. Children's libraries; References; Chapter 2: Innovative libraries; 2.1. Edmonton Public Library, Canada; 2.2. National Library Board, Singapore; 2.3. Stuttgart City Library, Germany; 2.4. Aarhus Public Library, Denmark; 2.5. Chicago Public Library, United States; References; Chapter 3: Trends in international innovation; 3.1. Making and creating; 3.2. Participation; 3.3. Partnerships; 3.4. Learning; 3.5. New outreach; References; Chapter 4: Objectives and actions; 4.1. Common strategic directions; 4.1.1. Digital literacy; 4.1.2. The digital library, and 4.1.3. Supporting learning and creativity4.1.4. Fostering literacy and a culture of reading; 4.1.5. Community centred; 4.2. Objectives; 4.2.1. Digital literacy; 4.2.2. The digital library; 4.2.3. Supporting learning and creativity; 4.2.4. Fostering literacy and a culture of reading; 4.2.5. Community centred; 4.3. Actions; 4.3.1. Digital literacy; 4.3.2. The digital library; 4.3.3. Supporting learning and creativity; 4.3.4. Fostering literacy and a culture of reading; 4.3.5. Community centred; Conclusion; Appendix; Index; Back Cover
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ISBN:
9780081012963 (electronic bk.)
0081012969 (electronic bk.)
9780081012765 (print)
0081012764
Note:
Includes index.
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