This document discusses how the Library 2.0 model, which aims to make libraries more open, communicative, and responsive to patrons through digital resources, may impact the digital divide. It presents a case study of a public library in Kungälv, Sweden that is undergoing changes inspired by the Library 2.0 model. Interviews with the head librarian and patrons find that the library's goals include becoming a popular community space and adapting to patrons' modern information needs. While early results show more patrons using new digital opportunities, the full consequences on bridging the digital divide remain to be seen.
The document provides a strategic overview of developing a Digital Public Library for Flanders. It discusses how public library roles must change to adapt to new media behaviors and the shift to a participatory digital environment. The library must become a gatekeeper, curator, guide, and participant to help people navigate the expanding digital world and universal collection. A strategy is outlined with guidelines and a roadmap to rebrand libraries and help the staff and public libraries evolve over the next 6 years.
This document discusses the role of libraries during times of crisis. It provides context on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on libraries, forcing their closure initially and transition to digital services. Public and academic libraries reacted similarly by closing facilities, extending loans, and intensifying virtual services and resources. The document examines lessons from previous economic crises, finding libraries were more utilized though did not fully transition digitally. It argues libraries are not designed for short-term needs but longer-term social challenges like inequality and isolation. While facing disruptive changes, libraries should focus on supporting user needs and processes over preserving past models. Libraries can help palliate future crises by facilitating community adaptation.
The document discusses the conceptualization of digital divides within the Swedish public library sphere. It analyzes two library projects that aimed to reduce digital divides. The analysis found that digital divides are acknowledged to a limited extent in Swedish libraries. The term is used to relate libraries to discourses around their function in the local community and Swedish society. The conceptualizations show libraries positioning themselves as agents that can bridge digital divides and demonstrate their relevance through this work.
Rafal Kramza, FRSI President, Director of the Library Development Program (PL)Civic Agenda EU
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Polish-American Freedom Foundation implemented a $28 million library development program in Poland from 2009-2013. The program provided technological support, training, and small grants to 3,327 public libraries in rural and small town areas. The goals were to better address community information needs, improve access to ICT services, and increase perception of libraries' importance. The program had significant impact, with libraries taking on new roles, increased user numbers, and improved digital inclusion. It was recognized by the European Commission for its success.
Public libraries in the UK have undergone significant changes in recent years to adapt to the 21st century. A national framework provides funding and standards to help libraries transform their services and focus on books/reading, community spaces, and digital skills. Case studies show how libraries in London Borough of Croydon collaborate with schools and engage diverse community groups like families and immigrants through services like Bookstart, literacy programs, and learning centers. As libraries continue reinventing their roles and staff skills, their goal is to remain vital community places that improve lives through knowledge, advocacy, and support of citizens.
A Bridge Across the Divide: The Role of Libraries in the Digital Skills GapBobbi Newman
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It notes that one third of Americans do not have broadband access at home and over 66 million Americans lack basic digital literacy skills. It argues that digital literacy involves more than just access to technology, and encompasses skills like finding, evaluating, creating, and communicating information using technology. The document advocates for libraries to play a key role in providing digital skills training and resources to help bridge the digital divide and develop citizens' digital literacy.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and the internet versus those who do not. Approximately one third of Americans, or 100 million people, lack access largely due to socioeconomic factors. Libraries play a key role in bridging this divide by providing free internet access and digital literacy training to 77 million Americans annually, serving as the sole provider of these services in 64.5% of communities. Increasing access and skills is important as internet access impacts opportunities in education, employment, civic participation and more.
The Future Is Coming! What Does That Mean for Public Libraries?Libraries Thriving
The document summarizes a webinar discussing the future of public libraries. It includes presentations from Mary Weiss of Credo Reference and Renee DiPilato and Lynda Rudd of the Alexandria Library. Weiss discusses how libraries need to be positioned as vital community infrastructure and focus on their transformational role. DiPilato and Rudd discuss how libraries can shape their future by engaging customers, collaborating with partners, communicating their value, and embracing librarians' roles as connectors in a changing environment.
The document provides a strategic overview of developing a Digital Public Library for Flanders. It discusses how public library roles must change to adapt to new media behaviors and the shift to a participatory digital environment. The library must become a gatekeeper, curator, guide, and participant to help people navigate the expanding digital world and universal collection. A strategy is outlined with guidelines and a roadmap to rebrand libraries and help the staff and public libraries evolve over the next 6 years.
This document discusses the role of libraries during times of crisis. It provides context on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on libraries, forcing their closure initially and transition to digital services. Public and academic libraries reacted similarly by closing facilities, extending loans, and intensifying virtual services and resources. The document examines lessons from previous economic crises, finding libraries were more utilized though did not fully transition digitally. It argues libraries are not designed for short-term needs but longer-term social challenges like inequality and isolation. While facing disruptive changes, libraries should focus on supporting user needs and processes over preserving past models. Libraries can help palliate future crises by facilitating community adaptation.
The document discusses the conceptualization of digital divides within the Swedish public library sphere. It analyzes two library projects that aimed to reduce digital divides. The analysis found that digital divides are acknowledged to a limited extent in Swedish libraries. The term is used to relate libraries to discourses around their function in the local community and Swedish society. The conceptualizations show libraries positioning themselves as agents that can bridge digital divides and demonstrate their relevance through this work.
Rafal Kramza, FRSI President, Director of the Library Development Program (PL)Civic Agenda EU
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Polish-American Freedom Foundation implemented a $28 million library development program in Poland from 2009-2013. The program provided technological support, training, and small grants to 3,327 public libraries in rural and small town areas. The goals were to better address community information needs, improve access to ICT services, and increase perception of libraries' importance. The program had significant impact, with libraries taking on new roles, increased user numbers, and improved digital inclusion. It was recognized by the European Commission for its success.
Public libraries in the UK have undergone significant changes in recent years to adapt to the 21st century. A national framework provides funding and standards to help libraries transform their services and focus on books/reading, community spaces, and digital skills. Case studies show how libraries in London Borough of Croydon collaborate with schools and engage diverse community groups like families and immigrants through services like Bookstart, literacy programs, and learning centers. As libraries continue reinventing their roles and staff skills, their goal is to remain vital community places that improve lives through knowledge, advocacy, and support of citizens.
A Bridge Across the Divide: The Role of Libraries in the Digital Skills GapBobbi Newman
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It notes that one third of Americans do not have broadband access at home and over 66 million Americans lack basic digital literacy skills. It argues that digital literacy involves more than just access to technology, and encompasses skills like finding, evaluating, creating, and communicating information using technology. The document advocates for libraries to play a key role in providing digital skills training and resources to help bridge the digital divide and develop citizens' digital literacy.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and the internet versus those who do not. Approximately one third of Americans, or 100 million people, lack access largely due to socioeconomic factors. Libraries play a key role in bridging this divide by providing free internet access and digital literacy training to 77 million Americans annually, serving as the sole provider of these services in 64.5% of communities. Increasing access and skills is important as internet access impacts opportunities in education, employment, civic participation and more.
The Future Is Coming! What Does That Mean for Public Libraries?Libraries Thriving
The document summarizes a webinar discussing the future of public libraries. It includes presentations from Mary Weiss of Credo Reference and Renee DiPilato and Lynda Rudd of the Alexandria Library. Weiss discusses how libraries need to be positioned as vital community infrastructure and focus on their transformational role. DiPilato and Rudd discuss how libraries can shape their future by engaging customers, collaborating with partners, communicating their value, and embracing librarians' roles as connectors in a changing environment.
Beyond The Hype, mainstreaming library 2.0bossyprl
The document discusses how public libraries can adopt Web 2.0 technologies and practices to better serve their communities. It provides an overview of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's efforts to mainstream Library 2.0 initiatives by engaging and training staff, integrating new technologies into services, and building community capacity through projects like Wikinorthia. The library has seen impacts like improved staff skills and more ways to involve users, showing that embracing change can help libraries remain relevant institutions.
Trends and Strategic Issues for Libraries in Global Information SocietyDr. Rupak Chakravarty
This document discusses trends and strategic issues facing libraries in the global information society. It outlines new challenges around education and literacy in the digital age and the need for public-private partnerships. Libraries are transforming from standalone to networked institutions and shifting collections from manuscripts to e-resources. Open access, open standards and open source are also new trends. The role of information professionals is changing from bookkeepers to knowledge providers and marketers. Libraries must change and innovate to address threats like budget cuts and changing user expectations through strategic planning that maps goals and activities. Both opportunities and threats are presented by electronic resources and a strategic approach is needed for collections, services, infrastructure and educating professionals and users.
Online information 2010 - Libraries in a 2.0 SocietyEsben Fjord
This document discusses trends in libraries in a Web 2.0 society and the new skills needed by library staff. It outlines trends like the shift from transactions to relationships, sorting demand rather than supply, and leveraging users' cognitive surplus. New skills discussed include communication, performance, facilitation, project management, and networking. Examples are given of Scandinavian libraries implementing services like recommendation engines, crowdsourced content, and social networking platforms to engage users.
As We Move Toward the Future, How Are We Doing?Jill Hurst-Wahl
Subtitle: Convergence & Sustainability: Why Our Future Is Bright, Part 2
This presentation provides information on the services libraries are providing for their users and which are moving them (the libraries) toward a vibrant future.
=-=-=
On June 7, Jill Hurst-Wahl spoke at the New York Archives Conference. Her presentation was a follow-up to her plenary session for NYAC in 2011.
This PowerPoint was created for use by participants and others after her talk, and covers all of the information she provided in her session. Jill did not use PowerPoint during her session.
A compact thesis on a new service designed for Helsinki Public Library system. This includes extensive field research and analysis of the service which was designed as part of the course at Aalto University.
UTS Shapeshifters event on Creative FuturesMal Booth
These are the slides I used for a UTS Shapeshifters event on Creative Futures. I was talking about the future of academic libraries, particularly our own and our role in a creative digital future.
I should explain more about the 3rd slide. The things listed on that slide are often forgotten or discounted in the blind pursuit of efficiency or traditional KPIs. For libraries, these things (i.e. delight, surprise, engagement, serendipity and curiosity) are at least as important and should not be forgotten, dismissed or left until later.
See/hear the recorded talk here: http://newsroom.uts.edu.au/events/2013/12/shapeshifters-creative-futures
This is a project looking at new concepts for the library.
Master project at Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
Student: Henriette Sagvolden Marki
Libraries are about enabling people in our communities to learn, unlearn, and relearn. This workshop has a focus on the library as a strategic learning institution that makes the community smarter. Learn more about 23 mobile things and how you can build your own mobile learning experience for staff and customers or members. Take part in a discussion about how we frame the library as an important way to make the community smarter, and find out more about current trends in learning that affect our libraries and the way we enact with people who want to learn.
ABSTRACT : A digital is an organized collection of electronic resources. Digital library is a very complex and dynamic entity. It has brought phenomenal change in information collection, preservation and dissemination scene of the world. It is complex entity because it completely based on ICT systems. A distinction is often made between content that was created in a digital format, known as born-digital, and information that has been converted from a physical medium, e.g. paper, by digitizing. It should also be noted that not all electronic content is in digital data format. The term hybrid library is sometimes used for libraries that have both physical collections and electronic collections for example: American Memory is a digital library within the Library of Congress.
Exploring Digital Libraries: Chapter by Chapter Summary by Facet PublishingKaren S Calhoun
From Facet Publishing, on the new book by Karen Calhoun. From book cover: "thought-provoking and practical, [the text] not only weaves an enormous amount of content into a manageable resource for teaching and learning, but also covers new topics in the field, including digital library roles on the social web and in libraries' digital future."
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The document discusses justifying the use of social media for Nigerian libraries and librarians. It begins by providing context on the history of information communication from early methods like writing and newspapers to modern technologies like the internet and social media. It then defines social media and networking, and outlines benefits for libraries such as promoting services, engaging users, and gathering feedback cost-effectively. Challenges like maintaining engagement and generating content are also covered. Overall, the document argues that social media can help libraries better serve users and should be embraced, despite challenges, as digital communication increases in importance.
The document discusses the evolution of libraries from Library 1.0 to Library 2.0 and perspectives on virtual libraries in the future, termed Library 3D. It provides examples of libraries with presences in Second Life and summarizes preliminary research results from a survey of 19 librarians with Second Life experience. Key activities for libraries in Second Life included volunteering, exhibits, events, and classes. Challenges included hardware requirements, firewalls, and learning curves, but opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration were seen as important to explore.
The Role of Librarians in the 21st CenturyPLAI STRLC
The document discusses the changing role of librarians in the 21st century due to the digital information environment. It outlines both traditional and new roles for librarians as information brokers, technology leaders, educators, and collaborators. Librarians need new professional competencies in areas like information resources, technology management, and research skills. They also require personal competencies like communication skills and a commitment to lifelong learning to adapt to the digital age.
The document discusses trends in developing the next-generation medical library. It outlines a paradigm shift from traditional provider-driven libraries to new user-driven models enabled by emerging technologies. Key points include adopting a flexible Library 2.0 approach focused on user needs through services, content, technology and staff competencies. The medical library of 2013 at the new Norwegian university hospital is envisioned to have librarians supporting users directly in their workplaces through improved publishing and research services.
lecture presented by Elvira B. Lapuz at PAARL’s Seminar /Parallel Session-workshop on Library and Web 2011 (Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga, 19-20 August 2010)
A library visit is not just a number: Seeking a new language for the vaule of...Christian Lauersen
The document summarizes the findings of a research project conducted in Denmark that sought to develop a new framework for understanding the value and meaning of public libraries to citizens. The project used both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including surveys of over 1,500 citizens. It developed a "Compass of Meaning" to analyze how libraries provide value across emotional, intellectual, creative, and social dimensions of culture. Key findings include that libraries provide great importance as a haven for relaxation and concentration, stimulate reflection and critical thinking, inspire creativity, and promote stronger communities by being a place for togetherness. The research aims to help reshape the language used to discuss the value of libraries.
Envisioning the library of the future is a major research project undertaken by the Arts Council in 2012/13 that will help us to understand the future for libraries, and how we can enable them to develop.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Beyond The Hype, mainstreaming library 2.0bossyprl
The document discusses how public libraries can adopt Web 2.0 technologies and practices to better serve their communities. It provides an overview of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's efforts to mainstream Library 2.0 initiatives by engaging and training staff, integrating new technologies into services, and building community capacity through projects like Wikinorthia. The library has seen impacts like improved staff skills and more ways to involve users, showing that embracing change can help libraries remain relevant institutions.
Trends and Strategic Issues for Libraries in Global Information SocietyDr. Rupak Chakravarty
This document discusses trends and strategic issues facing libraries in the global information society. It outlines new challenges around education and literacy in the digital age and the need for public-private partnerships. Libraries are transforming from standalone to networked institutions and shifting collections from manuscripts to e-resources. Open access, open standards and open source are also new trends. The role of information professionals is changing from bookkeepers to knowledge providers and marketers. Libraries must change and innovate to address threats like budget cuts and changing user expectations through strategic planning that maps goals and activities. Both opportunities and threats are presented by electronic resources and a strategic approach is needed for collections, services, infrastructure and educating professionals and users.
Online information 2010 - Libraries in a 2.0 SocietyEsben Fjord
This document discusses trends in libraries in a Web 2.0 society and the new skills needed by library staff. It outlines trends like the shift from transactions to relationships, sorting demand rather than supply, and leveraging users' cognitive surplus. New skills discussed include communication, performance, facilitation, project management, and networking. Examples are given of Scandinavian libraries implementing services like recommendation engines, crowdsourced content, and social networking platforms to engage users.
As We Move Toward the Future, How Are We Doing?Jill Hurst-Wahl
Subtitle: Convergence & Sustainability: Why Our Future Is Bright, Part 2
This presentation provides information on the services libraries are providing for their users and which are moving them (the libraries) toward a vibrant future.
=-=-=
On June 7, Jill Hurst-Wahl spoke at the New York Archives Conference. Her presentation was a follow-up to her plenary session for NYAC in 2011.
This PowerPoint was created for use by participants and others after her talk, and covers all of the information she provided in her session. Jill did not use PowerPoint during her session.
A compact thesis on a new service designed for Helsinki Public Library system. This includes extensive field research and analysis of the service which was designed as part of the course at Aalto University.
UTS Shapeshifters event on Creative FuturesMal Booth
These are the slides I used for a UTS Shapeshifters event on Creative Futures. I was talking about the future of academic libraries, particularly our own and our role in a creative digital future.
I should explain more about the 3rd slide. The things listed on that slide are often forgotten or discounted in the blind pursuit of efficiency or traditional KPIs. For libraries, these things (i.e. delight, surprise, engagement, serendipity and curiosity) are at least as important and should not be forgotten, dismissed or left until later.
See/hear the recorded talk here: http://newsroom.uts.edu.au/events/2013/12/shapeshifters-creative-futures
This is a project looking at new concepts for the library.
Master project at Oslo School of Architecture and Design.
Student: Henriette Sagvolden Marki
Libraries are about enabling people in our communities to learn, unlearn, and relearn. This workshop has a focus on the library as a strategic learning institution that makes the community smarter. Learn more about 23 mobile things and how you can build your own mobile learning experience for staff and customers or members. Take part in a discussion about how we frame the library as an important way to make the community smarter, and find out more about current trends in learning that affect our libraries and the way we enact with people who want to learn.
ABSTRACT : A digital is an organized collection of electronic resources. Digital library is a very complex and dynamic entity. It has brought phenomenal change in information collection, preservation and dissemination scene of the world. It is complex entity because it completely based on ICT systems. A distinction is often made between content that was created in a digital format, known as born-digital, and information that has been converted from a physical medium, e.g. paper, by digitizing. It should also be noted that not all electronic content is in digital data format. The term hybrid library is sometimes used for libraries that have both physical collections and electronic collections for example: American Memory is a digital library within the Library of Congress.
Exploring Digital Libraries: Chapter by Chapter Summary by Facet PublishingKaren S Calhoun
From Facet Publishing, on the new book by Karen Calhoun. From book cover: "thought-provoking and practical, [the text] not only weaves an enormous amount of content into a manageable resource for teaching and learning, but also covers new topics in the field, including digital library roles on the social web and in libraries' digital future."
Justifiying social media for nigerian libraries and librariansEkuoye Seun
The document discusses justifying the use of social media for Nigerian libraries and librarians. It begins by providing context on the history of information communication from early methods like writing and newspapers to modern technologies like the internet and social media. It then defines social media and networking, and outlines benefits for libraries such as promoting services, engaging users, and gathering feedback cost-effectively. Challenges like maintaining engagement and generating content are also covered. Overall, the document argues that social media can help libraries better serve users and should be embraced, despite challenges, as digital communication increases in importance.
The document discusses the evolution of libraries from Library 1.0 to Library 2.0 and perspectives on virtual libraries in the future, termed Library 3D. It provides examples of libraries with presences in Second Life and summarizes preliminary research results from a survey of 19 librarians with Second Life experience. Key activities for libraries in Second Life included volunteering, exhibits, events, and classes. Challenges included hardware requirements, firewalls, and learning curves, but opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration were seen as important to explore.
The Role of Librarians in the 21st CenturyPLAI STRLC
The document discusses the changing role of librarians in the 21st century due to the digital information environment. It outlines both traditional and new roles for librarians as information brokers, technology leaders, educators, and collaborators. Librarians need new professional competencies in areas like information resources, technology management, and research skills. They also require personal competencies like communication skills and a commitment to lifelong learning to adapt to the digital age.
The document discusses trends in developing the next-generation medical library. It outlines a paradigm shift from traditional provider-driven libraries to new user-driven models enabled by emerging technologies. Key points include adopting a flexible Library 2.0 approach focused on user needs through services, content, technology and staff competencies. The medical library of 2013 at the new Norwegian university hospital is envisioned to have librarians supporting users directly in their workplaces through improved publishing and research services.
lecture presented by Elvira B. Lapuz at PAARL’s Seminar /Parallel Session-workshop on Library and Web 2011 (Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Pampanga, 19-20 August 2010)
A library visit is not just a number: Seeking a new language for the vaule of...Christian Lauersen
The document summarizes the findings of a research project conducted in Denmark that sought to develop a new framework for understanding the value and meaning of public libraries to citizens. The project used both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including surveys of over 1,500 citizens. It developed a "Compass of Meaning" to analyze how libraries provide value across emotional, intellectual, creative, and social dimensions of culture. Key findings include that libraries provide great importance as a haven for relaxation and concentration, stimulate reflection and critical thinking, inspire creativity, and promote stronger communities by being a place for togetherness. The research aims to help reshape the language used to discuss the value of libraries.
Envisioning the library of the future is a major research project undertaken by the Arts Council in 2012/13 that will help us to understand the future for libraries, and how we can enable them to develop.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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Library 2 0 Pptx
1. Library 2.0 –crossing or burning bridges over the digital divide? By Maria Weman, University of Borås, Sweden
2. Society and communication are changing. My study explores how the Library 2.0 model relates to the digital divide. Previous research, Theoretical frames/methods, Results and conclusions, Summary INTRODUCTION
3. How can the changes inspired by the Library 2.0 model made in some Swedish public libraries affect the digital divide? How can the digital divide be considered in the planning of changes according to the Library 2.0 model? How can the digital divide be considered as concrete measures are then taken? What consequences can an adaption to the Library 2.0 model be believed to have on the digital divide? My queries
4. Digital divide: “[T]hose who do, and those who do not, use the panoply of digital resources to engage, mobilize, and participate in public life.” (Norris, Pippa, 2001 Digital divide?: civic engagement, information poverty, and the Internet worldwide, p 3) Library 2.0: A vision of an open communication between library and patrons resulting in a state of constant purposeful change of the library and empowerment of the patron, mostly made possible by electronic resources. Definitions
5. At least one public library in every municipality, aided by county libraries. Financed by the main municipalities and the Swedish arts council. Visited by around 60% of the Swedish population. Swedish public libraries
6. The municipality of Kungälv The municipality of Kungälv West coast of Sweden, VästraGötaland county ´ Municipality of about 42.000 inhabitants Struggling economy
7. The public library of Kungälv The public library of Kungälv: Placed in a cultural facility called Mimershus A school library for an upper secondary school Cooperating with several other organisations In the middle of changing in accordance with the library 2.0 model.
8. Qualitative study: Investigates the meaning and nature of a phenomenon or event. Aims to understand its subject in depth. Case study: Investigates a specific event, person, occurrence, institution or social group. Aims to increase understanding of the complexity of a case. My study combines these two perspectives by striving to understand rather than to explain and by paying attention to points of view without mistaking them for objective truths. THEORETICAL FRAMES/METHODS
9. Read up on the library and municipality of the study. Preformed semi-structured interview of open ended questions with the chief librarian Preformed shorter interviews with two patrons. What I did
10. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS-Visions and goals of the change Goals: Current, exciting and popular meeting place Adapted to its contemporary time A public space controlled by the patrons Intendedmethods: Analyse the change of the surrounding world Define a new strategy Identify the possibilities of the organisation to meet new challenges Create a plan of action Slogan: “Sharper, smarter, bolder, online”
11. Challenge habitual routines of the library as an organization and updating the staff Reaching out to individual and potential patrons by becoming more contemporary, attractive and practical for modern information needs. Creating more extensive networks and getting closer to the local community Or, put in different words…
12. The internalchanges: increased marketing, improvement of webpage, upcoming new organization of staff and ICT-courses for librarians Apparentchanges: ”lifestylerooms”, morespaces online and ICT-courses for patrons. New place in the localcommunity: active in the localcommunityand new collaborationbetweenmainlibrary and affiliatedlibraries. The concrete measures taken and planned so far
13. The library has increased its amount of patrons. The patrons have taken advantage of the new opportunities to learn about electronic resources and meet the library in new places. The local community might have taken a step towards achieving a bridging of the digital divide. Consequences of the process so far
14. SUMMARY How can the digital divide be considered in the planning of changes according to the Library 2.0 model? What does the intentions forming the (possibly digital) change mean for the digital divide? Who is attracted by the changes and who is excluded? How can we maintain actability for both sides of the digital divide?
15. SUMMARY How can the digital divide be considered as concrete measures are then taken? Be aware that patrons and staff might take to the change in different ways. Maintain/create a focus on the patrons. Prioritize access, ICT support and interest in how changes are seen.
16. SUMMARY What consequences can an adaption to the Library 2.0 model be believed to have on the digital divide? It has been difficult to trace the concrete effects of the Library 2.0 model on the digital divide. Public libraries can create a common and open environment for exploring the potential of digital resources. The library 2.0 model encourage a focus on patrons, adaption and digital resources.
1: Public libraries should adapt at the same pace and attract people to different ways of finding information. In the information society the digital divide has become a factor that must be seriously considered in this work. It makes it possible to attract patrons, develop the library and aid those experiencing an exclusion from (digital) information.
The study aims to contribute to a greater understanding of these questions and create a background for future decisions concerning the Library 2.0 model and the digital divide.
1: Electronic recourses can be seen as a mixed blessing when it comes to searching information and increasing knowledge.
1: A main library, facilitated libraries and book buses. The library 2.0 model and awarness of digital divide can be seen in the light of the new information society and the struggle of Swedish public libraries to find a place in it.
1: had around 40.268 inhabitants at the time of the interview, a deficit of 104 million SEK in 2007 and 2% of the population were job applicants in Mars 2008.2: The library had a full time staff of about 21 librarians and four affiliated libraries. It filled around 2000 square meters collections of books on tape, DVD-films, fiction, nonfiction, language books, MP3-books, CDs and more. There were six computers with internet access, two copy machines, three automats for checking out items and one for returning. The webpage dedicated to the libraries of the municipally provided collections of databases, links and three blogs. Kungälv and the public library of Kungälv had been focusing on the needs of children and youths
1: had around 40.268 inhabitants at the time of the interview, a deficit of 104 million SEK in 2007 and 2% of the population were job applicants in Mars 2008.2: The library had a full time staff of about 21 librarians and four affiliated libraries. It filled around 2000 square meters collections of books on tape, DVD-films, fiction, nonfiction, language books, MP3-books, CDs and more. There were six computers with internet access, two copy machines, three automats for checking out items and one for returning. The webpage dedicated to the libraries of the municipally provided collections of databases, links and three blogs. Kungälv and the public library of Kungälv had been focusing on the needs of children and youths
1: Qualitative research investigates the characteristics of somethingQualitative theories are interested in different minds of different people without assuming that some are more correct than others, processes and the researcher’s effect on the found results.2: It is open for interpretation which makes it very flexible.
1: Is the investigatedfield.2:leading a process of adaption of the public library to the Library 2.0 model 3: teachers close to the library and aware of the general view on the library of the school.
FÖRST:The process of changing the library was inspired by the Library 2.0 model and still in progress. It began with a presentation of these goals and suggested methods for the municipal cultural council in2005.
1: This goal is pragmatic but still possible to relate to the view on library 2.0 as a foundation of values described by Bernheim and Kuster, since this goal is hard, if not impossible to measure quantitatively. This might be a way of boosting the confidence of the library, show it has aims more important than the instrumental tasks of, for example, checking out as many books as possible.The digital divide: the digital divide is not simply about access but also general standards of education and income. This can be interpreted as a need to support and aid those less experienced in digital resources.2:More of a patron (not system) based library. To accept the information behaviours of the patrons as an influence on public libraries is importantIn communities that have few problems with physical access to digital resources it might still be important to provide an attractive, approachable environment for the insecure digital visitors to avoid a society where knowledge is for the privileged3:libraries are part of their surroundings and should promote their possibilities and importance, especially if constant, motivated change should take place.digital development as a substitute for developing society. It is, according to me, important for public libraries to not substitute an intimate cooperation with the local community with an internet connection. A possibility to read fairy tales online can, for example, not replace a public fairy tale reading at a popular place for children. To believe so might foster less literate and curious children with fewer possibilities to use electronic resources.
1: The staff is nowdivided in threegroups. One is responsible for children and youths, one the learning and surrounding world and one adults and one the affiliated libraries. This was planned to change. a focus on processes, cooporation and meetings between different fields of the library is expected.Part of constant, purposeful change.The changes made in the organization are also a good way to offer the support and opportunities for digital activities mentioned as necessary to bridge the digital divide2Lifestylerooms= rooms with different kinds of documents and services connected by a thememe. There were two, one focused on the home district and one on the body and soul.Besides from improved homepage:a page on the internet community Facebook.Part of making the library focused on its patrons.It is a good way of supporting the promotion of digital resources mentioned as necessary to bridge the digital divide3: Took part in a local fair, read stories in a local McDonald’s restaurant etc.The libraries now all have the same library card and webportal.extending the network of the library, become a visible, natural part of the community and have services for different patronsa positive step to supporting the awareness of and education in ICT mentioned as necessary to bridge the digital divide
Different consequences might be produced by similar efforts in different contexts. Definitelly positive consequences so far.1:The staff is more ICT-savvy and are as such not themselves as troubled by the digital divide. It took some getting used to and doesn’t seem to have been communicated very successfully to the patrons.2:The interviewed teachers expressed different views on the digital divide. They didn’t seem to be very aware of a change in the library. They were however very enthusiastic about the meaning of the library in the ICT-education of the students which is very important today. Many users had according to the chief librarian expressed positive views on the ICT-courses and other parts of the change. There were however some grumbles among along the lines of wanting a phone book in paper format, not in the computer. The difficulty in knowing the opinions of the patrons might be due to the two levels of library work, the rhetoric and practical. The librarians might find it hard to share the values and priorities in the rhetoric level and feel slightly frustrated in this communication with the local community.3.The public library has an important role in raising awareness of ICT and creating a natural, neutral meeting place for more and less IT savy people. The changes have, according to the chief librarian interviewed, helped new people find their way into the library, presented them with the opportunity to take courses on digital resources and provided a computer savvy staff. This can be argued to be the first step to bridging the digital divideWhat the future might hold in form of technical development and common digital skills is nearly impossible to predict but it is important for public libraries to be prepared to take part in it
1 On micro and macrolevel.2: The Library 2.0 model do after all affects the values, resources and services of public libraries. 3: This makes a bridging or awareness of the digital divide possible which is important for today’s online informationsociety.
1 On micro and macrolevel.2: The Library 2.0 model do after all affects the values, resources and services of public libraries. 3: This makes a bridging or awareness of the digital divide possible which is important for today’s online informationsociety.
1 On micro and macrolevel.2: The Library 2.0 model do after all affects the values, resources and services of public libraries. 3: This makes a bridging or awareness of the digital divide possible which is important for today’s online informationsociety.