Transforming libraries, building communities the community-centered library

This book is for those moving their library beyond places to find information. Written by practicing public librarians and an academic librarian with an interest in public libraries, the book focuses on how public libraries can become more community centered and, by doing so, how they can transform...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Edwards, Julie Biando (-)
Otros Autores: Robinson, Melissa S., 1983-, Unger, Kelley Rae, 1978-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : The Scarecrow Press, Inc [2013]
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b35587556*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Community-centered library services : their importance and relevance
  • Community-centered libraries : the hearts of revitalized communities
  • The future of libraries, now
  • Allocate the resources
  • Think like a programmer
  • Networking collaborations
  • Get grants
  • Libraries as centers of civic action
  • Libraries as centers for sustainability
  • Libraries as cultural reflections of the community
  • Libraries as community centers for diverse populations
  • Libraries as centers for the arts
  • Libraries as universities
  • Libraries as champions of youth.