Libraries To The People
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Libraries To The People
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Author : Robert S. Freeman
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2003-01-27
Libraries To The People written by Robert S. Freeman and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
With today’s technology, anyone anywhere can access public library materials without leaving home or office—one simply logs on to the library’s website to be exposed to a wealth of information. But one of the concerns that arises is the lack of access for groups isolated by socioeconomic, geographical, or cultural factors. This problem is not a new one. For almost two centuries, public libraries and other organizations have been trying to bring library services to isolated populations. This book is a collection of fourteen essays examining the contributions of librarians, educators, and organizations in the United States who have endeavored to bring library services to groups that previously did not have access. There are three sections: Benevolent and Commercial Organizations, Government Supported Programs, and Innovative Outreach Services. The essays discuss reading materials for two centuries of rural Louisianians, shipboard libraries for the American Navy and merchant Marine, library outreach to prisoners, the Indiana Township Library Program, tribal libraries in the lower forty-eight states, open-air libraries, electronic outreach, and the use of radio in promoting the Municipal Reference Library of the City of New York, to name just a few of the essay topics.
Palaces For The People
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Author : Eric Klinenberg
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2018-09-11
Palaces For The People written by Eric Klinenberg and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-11 with Social Science categories.
“A comprehensive, entertaining, and compelling argument for how rebuilding social infrastructure can help heal divisions in our society and move us forward.”—Jon Stewart NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • “Engaging.”—Mayor Pete Buttigieg, The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) We are living in a time of deep divisions. Americans are sorting themselves along racial, religious, and cultural lines, leading to a level of polarization that the country hasn’t seen since the Civil War. Pundits and politicians are calling for us to come together and find common purpose. But how, exactly, can this be done? In Palaces for the People, Eric Klinenberg suggests a way forward. He believes that the future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared values but on shared spaces: the libraries, childcare centers, churches, and parks where crucial connections are formed. Interweaving his own research with examples from around the globe, Klinenberg shows how “social infrastructure” is helping to solve some of our most pressing societal challenges. Richly reported and ultimately uplifting, Palaces for the People offers a blueprint for bridging our seemingly unbridgeable divides. LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION “Just brilliant!”—Roman Mars, 99% Invisible “The aim of this sweeping work is to popularize the notion of ‘social infrastructure'—the ‘physical places and organizations that shape the way people interact'. . . . Here, drawing on research in urban planning, behavioral economics, and environmental psychology, as well as on his own fieldwork from around the world, [Eric Klinenberg] posits that a community’s resilience correlates strongly with the robustness of its social infrastructure. The numerous case studies add up to a plea for more investment in the spaces and institutions (parks, libraries, childcare centers) that foster mutual support in civic life.”—The New Yorker “Palaces for the People—the title is taken from the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s description of the hundreds of libraries he funded—is essentially a calm, lucid exposition of a centuries-old idea, which is really a furious call to action.”—New Statesman “Clear-eyed . . . fascinating.”—Psychology Today
Libraries For The People
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Author : Lionel Roy McColvin
language : en
Publisher: London : Library Association
Release Date : 1968
Libraries For The People written by Lionel Roy McColvin and has been published by London : Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Libraries categories.
Monograph, in commemoration of the work of lionel mccolvin as past president of the library association, on public library services and librarianship - includes a brief biography of mccolvin and a bibliography of his works on librarianship, and contains information on international library organisations and meetings and case studies of library development in various countries of the world. Festschrift mccolvin l. Biography mccolvin l.
Libraries Are For People
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Author : New Hampshire (Estados Unidos, Estado) Governor's committee for better libraries
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
Libraries Are For People written by New Hampshire (Estados Unidos, Estado) Governor's committee for better libraries and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with categories.
The Public Library
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Author : Alvin Saunders Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1938
The Public Library written by Alvin Saunders Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1938 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Libraries For The People
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Author : Massachusetts. Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Libraries For The People written by Massachusetts. Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Libraries categories.
Libraries And The Reading Public In Twentieth Century America
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Author : Christine Pawley
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2013-09-13
Libraries And The Reading Public In Twentieth Century America written by Christine Pawley and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with History categories.
For well over one hundred years, libraries open to the public have played a crucial part in fostering in Americans the skills and habits of reading and writing, by routinely providing access to standard forms of print: informational genres such as newspapers, pamphlets, textbooks, and other reference books, and literary genres including poetry, plays, and novels. Public libraries continue to have an extraordinary impact; in the early twenty-first century, the American Library Association reports that there are more public library branches than McDonald's restaurants in the United States. Much has been written about libraries from professional and managerial points of view, but less so from the perspectives of those most intimately involved—patrons and librarians. Drawing on circulation records, patron reviews, and other archived materials, Libraries and the Reading Public in Twentieth-Century America underscores the evolving roles that libraries have played in the lives of American readers. Each essay in this collection examines a historical circumstance related to reading in libraries. The essays are organized in sections on methods of researching the history of reading in libraries; immigrants and localities; censorship issues; and the role of libraries in providing access to alternative, nonmainstream publications. The volume shows public libraries as living spaces where individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds, needs, and desires encountered and used a great variety of texts, images, and other media throughout the twentieth century.
Bibliotech
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Author : John Palfrey
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-05-05
Bibliotech written by John Palfrey and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Libraries today are more important than ever. More than just book repositories, libraries can become bulwarks against some of the most crucial challenges of our age: unequal access to education, jobs, and information. In BiblioTech, educator and technology expert John Palfrey argues that anyone seeking to participate in the 21st century needs to understand how to find and use the vast stores of information available online. And libraries, which play a crucial role in making these skills and information available, are at risk. In order to survive our rapidly modernizing world and dwindling government funding, libraries must make the transition to a digital future as soon as possible -- by digitizing print material and ensuring that born-digital material is publicly available online. Not all of these changes will be easy for libraries to implement. But as Palfrey boldly argues, these modifications are vital if we hope to save libraries and, through them, the American democratic ideal.
Public Libraries Public Policies And Political Processes
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Author : Paul T. Jaeger
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-04-15
Public Libraries Public Policies And Political Processes written by Paul T. Jaeger and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Drawing on two decades of original research conducted by the authors, as well as existing research about the intersection of public policy, political discourse, and public libraries, this book seeks to understand the origins and implications of the current standing of public libraries in public policy and political discourse. It both explains the complex current circumstances and offers strategies for effectively creating a better future for public libraries. The main message is that there is a pressing need for public librarians and other supporters of public libraries to be: Aware of the political process and its implications for libraries; Attuned to the interrelationships between policy and politics; and Engaged in the policy process to articulate the need for policies that support public libraries. The style is both scholarly and accessible to general readers, with the goal of being useful to students, educators, researchers, practitioners, and friends of public libraries in library and information science. It will also be usefull for those engaged in areas of public policy, government, economics, and political science who are interested in the relationships between public libraries, public policy, and political processes. Building upon the discussion of the key issues, the book offers proposals for professional, policy-making, and political strategies that can strengthen the public library and its ability to meet the needs of individuals and communities. The discussion and analysis in the book draw upon data and real world examples from the many studies that the authors have conducted on related topics, including libraries’ outreach to increasingly diverse service populations and efforts to meet community needs through innovative partnerships. As the intersection of politics, policy, and libraries has grown in importance and complexity in recent years, the need for a book on their interrelationships is long overdue.
Public Libraries And Resilient Cities
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Author : Michael Dudley
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2013
Public Libraries And Resilient Cities written by Michael Dudley and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architecture categories.
Public libraries are keystone public institutions for any thriving community, and as such can be leaders in making cities better places to work, play, and live. Here, Dudley shows how public libraries can contribute to 'placemaking', or the creation and nurturing of vital and unique communities for their residents.