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Bringing the arts into the library
Is your library so engaged in keeping current with technology that it has overlooked bringing the arts into the community? Collaboration with community arts organizations can be a key factor in the success of cultural programming in libraries. Learn about noteworthy and successful programs serving diverse communities and populations, to get ideas for your own environment. Using a library's facilities to bring arts to the community is a wonderful marketing and outreach opportunity, a tangible way to show the public that libraries offer value, thus shoring up grassroots support. Editor Smallwood has combed the country finding examples of programs implemented by a variety of different types of libraries to enrich, educate, and entertain patrons through the arts.
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The artist's library : a field guide
\"Creativity, like information, is free to everyone who steps into a library. [This book] offers the idea that an artist is any person who uses creative tools to make new things, and the guidance and resources to make libraries of all sizes and shapes come alive as spaces for art-making and cultural engagement. Case studies included in the book range from the crafty (pop-up books) to the community-minded (library galleries) to documentary (photo projects) to the technically complex ('listening' to libraries via Dewey decimal frequencies)\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Cultural programming for libraries
For a library to fulfill its mission to provide community engagement and cultural dialogue, then diverse, excellent cultural programming is the key. In Cultural Programming for Libraries, the director of ALA s Public Programs Office shares time-tested strategies and practical, inspiring samples from first-rate programs across the country. Librarians, staff, and volunteers will find the practical how-to for creating comprehensive cultural program series from planning to funding to promoting. This authoritative resource outlines all the steps to: * Assess current community needs * Set goals and establish measurable outcomes * Develop winning partnerships that result in high quality, well-attended programs * Highlight and drive the use of collections * Gain community support and visibility through programming * Enhance your library s role as cultural center based on successful models Eleven five-star programs highlight outstanding events for varying audience sizes and price points to help customize your own library s effort. Marketing and promotional samples also inspire creativity in every chapter to help advance your library as a community cultural hub. Programming advocates in libraries of any size or type can use this authoritative resource to enhance skills, increase effectiveness, and expand their creative vision for promoting winning cultural programs.
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Adult programs in the library (ALA programming guides)
The first in the new ALA Programming Guides series, this book walks you through the process of program development and event planning in two parts. The first section is a \"how-to\" that prepares you to: -- Conduct demographic analysis and target the audience in your community -- Tie your library's mission to specific program offerings -- Raise funds and generate publicity -- Produce programs that run smoothly from start to finish The second section features more than 20 \"five-star\" programs from around the country. Reading about a variety of successful programs from film series and book discussions to art classes and topical panels, you'll be inspired with ideas for your own programs. Packed with more than 30 sample talking points, surveys, newsletters, press releases, scheduling tools, and checklists, you can hit the ground running and bring your adult programming services to life.
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Studying Community Librarianship through Historical Writings on Public Library Programming Activities: American, British, and Anglo-Scandinavian Perspectives
This paper offers a historical perspective on community librarianship, diving into historical writings on programs and programming activities in a public library context since the 1920s from an American, a British, and a Scandinavian perspective. The paper aims to inform the understanding of programs and programming activities, identifying the underlying objectives and ideologies that have shaped this central part of community librarianship. By employing a synoptic approach to the study of these texts, the paper bridges terminological and conceptual differences, encompassing the educational, cultural, social, and informational aspects of public library programming. Based on the literature studied, four main objectives are identified: inspirational, educational, recreational, and relational. Moreover, the paper highlights how librarians have played a central role in driving the development of these services, stressing the importance of the interests and motivation of individuals. Reflecting on how such activities have been subjects of value-based discussions within the library professional field for over a century, this paper offers new insights into community librarianship. As such, it constitutes foundational work for future research and discussions within this field of study.
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From Dust to Digital
\"Much of worldâ s documentary heritage rests in vulnerable, little-known and often inaccessible archives. Many of these archives preserve information that may cast new light on historical phenomena and lead to their reinterpretation. But such rich collections are often at risk of being lost before the history they capture is recorded. This volume celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Endangered Archives Programme at the British Library, established to document and publish online formerly inaccessible and neglected archives from across the globe. From Dust to Digital showcases the historical significance of the collections identified, catalogued and digitised through the Programme, bringing together articles on 19 of the 244 projects supported since its inception. These contributions demonstrate the range of materials documented â including rock inscriptions, manuscripts, archival records, newspapers, photographs and sound archives â and the wide geographical scope of the Programme. Many of the documents are published here for the first time, illustrating the potential these collections have to further our understanding of history.\"
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Organized Social and Cultural Activities in Academic Libraries: A Study from Türkiye
This study aims to examine the effects on users of social and cultural activities organized in academic libraries. In the study, randomly selected users from academic libraries in Türkiye were surveyed and the data obtained were analyzed using a descriptive statistical method. The findings show that library activities have positive effects on the participants, increase the sense of belonging to the library, and facilitate the integration of students into the university community. The study also shows that the activities helped the library to be perceived not only as a place providing information services, but also as a social and cultural center. These results emphasize that academic libraries should give importance to such activities to increase social impact and user satisfaction.
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Adoption of mobile library apps as learning tools in higher education: a tale between Hong Kong and Japan
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine students' perception of mobile technology adoption for library service apps as a lens to explore the factors affecting mobile learning in higher education.Design/methodology/approachWith the data collected from university students from Hong Kong and Japan, the authors conducted a comparative study for gaining a better understanding of students' perceptions toward adopting mobile apps as learning tools and other socio-cultural factors affecting such adoption. In particular, the authors derive alternative models from our analysis (benchmarked on technology acceptance model and unified theory of acceptance and use of technology) for a better explanation of the formation of the intentions, and, more importantly, cultural factors would affect such formation, as informed by the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions.FindingsThe findings are valuable for enhancing the effectiveness and adoption of mobile services for teaching and learning purposes in the context of higher education, as the focus of promotion of services should be tailored to the different student expectations in different regions, e.g. mainly performance expectancy in Japan versus in Hong Kong facilitating condition, performance expectancy and perceived usefulness altogether.Originality/valueDefined as contributing to the development of learning assistance, mobile technology for library use and information access have become a significant issue raised in many higher educational institutions over the world, as the characteristics of mobile technology, such as portability and mobility, strengthen its possible use in education. However, scant research has been done in understanding the perception of mobile library use and factors affecting the behavioral intentions through the use of mobile technologies in Hong Kong and most Asian countries have not been sufficiently studied.
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Overview of the Library Automation System in South Sulawesi Libraries
Technology in libraries has played an essential role in serving today’s communities. This study provides an overview of the integrated library systems/software (ILSs) used in libraries in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It aims to highlight the strengths and possibilities of ILSs and briefly explain their advantages and disadvantages along with the cost of implementation. The data was gathered from questionnaires sent via an online survey and from direct interviews with certain academic libraries over the period of 2019 to 2020. Fifty-three of 67 libraries that fulfilled the study have implemented an ILS. To deeply understand the application, a direct interview with some libraries was conducted to learn the advantages and disadvantages. The result of the study showed that the most used ILSs are SLiMS and INLISlite and other programs like Apollo, Athenium Light, Simpus, Spektra, Jibas, KOHA, and Openlibrary. The budget spent is an average of 300 USD. While the ILSs have helped these libraries improve services, IT expertise and adequate resources are needed, especially when the systems present problems. An easy-to-use system that costs less will potentially be used in this area of research. This study will be particularly helpful for any library in Indonesia. These findings may also be generalized to libraries in other countries facing economic and technological similarities.
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