The Library In Society

Author : Wendy Evans,David Baker
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780632636

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Libraries and Society by Wendy Evans,David Baker Pdf

This book reviews both the historical and future roles that public, private, academic and special libraries have in supporting and shaping society at local, regional, national and international levels. Globalisation, economic turmoil, political and ethnic tensions, rapid technology development, global warming and other key environmental factors are all combining in myriad and complex ways to affect everyone, both individually and collectively. Fundamental questions are being asked about the future of society and the bedrock organisations that underpin it. Libraries and Society considers the key aspects of library provision and the major challenges that libraries – however defined, managed, developed and provided – now face, and will continue to face in the future. It also focuses on the emerging chapter in cultural, economic and social history and the library’s role in serving diverse communities within this new era. Looks at all types of library in a period of major and discontinuous change, tackling the fundamental questions of the future of libraries in the context of major societal, political and environmental issues Poses important questions for the profession and policy development Fills a major gap in literature (recent discourse and debate on the future of democracy, for example, the library is rarely included)

Author : Eric Klinenberg
Publisher : Crown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781524761189

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Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg Pdf

“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

Author : Solveig Robinson
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781554810741

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The Book in Society by Solveig Robinson Pdf

The Book in Society: An Introduction to Print Culture examines the origins and development of one of the most important inventions in human history. Books can inform, entertain, inspire, irritate, liberate, or challenge readers, and their forms can be tangible and traditional, like a printed, casebound volume, or virtual and transitory, like a screen-page of a cell-phone novel. Written in clear, non-specialist prose, The Book in Society first provides an overview of the rise of the book and of the modern publishing and bookselling industries. It explores the evolution of written texts from early forms to contemporary formats, the interrelationship between literacy and technology, and the prospects for the book in the twenty-first century. The second half of the book is based on historian Robert Darnton’s concept of a book publishing “communication circuit.” It examines how books migrate from the minds of authors to the minds of readers, exploring such topics as the rise of the modern notion of the author, the role of states and others in promoting or restricting the circulation of books, various modes of reproducing and circulating texts, and how readers’ responses help shape the form and content of the books available to them. Feature boxes highlighting key texts, individuals, and developments in the history of the book, carefully selected illustrations, and a glossary all help bring the history of the book to life.

Author : Barbara Dewey
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630380

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Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society by Barbara Dewey Pdf

Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society explores critical aspects of research library transformation needed for successful transition into the 21st century multicultural environment. The book is written by leaders in the field who have real world experience with transformational change and thought-provoking ideas for the future of research libraries, academic librarianship, research collections, and the changing nature of global scholarship within a higher education context. Authors are leaders in the research libraries field from a variety of countries Thought provoking chapters will help guide research library transformation globally Contains a diversity of thinking on research librarianship in the 21st century

Author : A. Robert Rogers,Kathryn McChesney
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0872873986

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The Library in Society by A. Robert Rogers,Kathryn McChesney Pdf

Author : Heartsill Young
Publisher : Ediciones Díaz de Santos
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838903711

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The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science by Heartsill Young Pdf

Glossary of library and information.

Author : American Library Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UIUC:30112060168629

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The Freedom to Read by American Library Association Pdf

Author : George M. Eberhart
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838990834

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The Librarian's Book of Lists by George M. Eberhart Pdf

The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.

Author : Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838913253

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A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom by Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) Pdf

Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records

Author : Catherine M. Parisian
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271037134

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The First White House Library by Catherine M. Parisian Pdf

The First White House Library is the first book to consider the history of books and reading in the Executive Mansion.

Author : Wayne A. Wiegand,Donald G. Jr. Davis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135787509

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Encyclopedia of Library History by Wayne A. Wiegand,Donald G. Jr. Davis Pdf

First Published in 1994. This book focuses on the historical development of the library as an institution. Its contents assume no single theoretical foundation or philosophical perspective but instead reflect the richly diverse opinions of its many contributors. This text is intended to serve as a reference tool for undergraduate and graduate students interested in library history, for library school educators whose teaching requires knowledge of the historical development of library institutions, services, and user groups, and for practicing library professionals.

Author : A. Robert Rogers,Kathryn McChesney
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015008484522

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The Library in Society by A. Robert Rogers,Kathryn McChesney Pdf

Author : Kate Adler,Ian Beilin,Eamon Tewell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 163400051X

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Reference Librarianship & Justice by Kate Adler,Ian Beilin,Eamon Tewell Pdf

"Explores the praxis, history and practice of reference librarianship in the context of social justice"--

Author : Steffen Lehmann
Publisher : Oro Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Architecture, Modern
ISBN : 1951541987

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Reimagining the Library of the Future by Steffen Lehmann Pdf

The study Reimagining the Library of the Future investigates the various models of public buildings and civic space through the lens of the library. It takes a critical look at the history, present, and future transformation of this significant building typology that has recently emerged as a redefined community place, social condenser, and urban incubator for knowledge generation, storage, and sharing. In particular, the library has evolved as a vibrant and vital member of community development and as a basis for outreach efforts. This book presents 40 recent public and academic libraries from around the world, with over 200 images. As the survey of precedents shows, the historical cases have informed the design of the recent libraries and the continuous development of the building type over time. Well-designed libraries are now in abundance, and the wider view of this study includes mediatheques and learning centers. The selection of contemporary projects focuses on urban libraries in Europe (Germany, Italy, Austria, Netherlands), the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and China.

Author : Jive Lubbungu
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9783346309594

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The Role of Public Libraries in the Transformation of African Society by Jive Lubbungu Pdf

Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 1, Kwame Nkrumah University, language: English, abstract: The study examines the role of five public libraries in Kabwe whether they have lived up to their expected roles. The study is a case study using a qualitative paradigm, and data was collected through physical visitation to the libraries. Data collection instruments used were an observation guide and a semi-structured interview guide. 5 library staff were interviewed, one from each library, while 3 library users were interviewed from each library. Libraries are the purveyor of information, custodian of knowledge, and the house of learning and play a vital role in the development of any society by catering for information needs of thousands of people within a particular community. Reding (2005) adds that libraries in our societies are stewards of our heritage, organisers of the knowledge in the books they collect, they take the knowledge of the past and present and lay it down for the future. Libraries are considered to be agents of educational, social, economic and political changes or revolutions in the community and their doors are now open to all who need them. The present study examines the role of five public libraries in Kabwe whether they have lived up to their expected roles. The study revealed there was understaffing in the libraries coupled with demotivation. Presence of outdated books and lack of publicity on the existence of the libraries resulted in a low number of patrons to the libraries. Those who visited the libraries were either using their own materials or simply went to access newspapers to learn about current affairs. The study further revealed that there was an average of 15 people per day who accessed the library. Further, none of the interviewed library users visited the library for recreational reading but to prepare for exams or read the newspaper for current affairs. However, the library authorities were in the process of putting in place plans to encourage the communities to appreciate the existence of the libraries. Some plans underway included library commemoration activities in June 2019 whose theme is "Library =(is equal) to strong communities" and the introduction of a pre-school at Makululu compound Environmental Public Information Centre (EPIC) among others. In view of the above findings, the paper argues that the role of the libraries in transformation of communities in Kabwe still remains an illusion, as a lot needs to be done if the book has to leave a footprint in society. The study further argues that in the absence of the latest materials that also caters all fields, the community cannot be inspired to visit the library. Ultimately, produce a cadre of people who do not put premium in reading, thereby breed a society that is not critical. One of the major footprints of the book is that people become educated and learn how to conform to their behaviours. Perhaps this explains why most youths in Kabwe indulge themselves in alcohol abuse because libraries do not exist in their minds as recreational centres.