Public libraries are about providing access to information for all citizens. They are also about giving the community members the best possibilities to transform that information into knowledge. When we look at libraries not only as a place for cultural inspiration or a house full of information -but also as the learning hub in the community, we focus on different ways of connecting with the community and new ways of delivering library services. We also have a new approach to what skillset librarians need to make this happen. In his talk, Jan will give practical examples from his work as a library director in Denmark and New Zealand. Examples of working with learning as a strategy and how that impacted the library services delivered and how libraries reached out to the community.

1. Public libraries as the learning hub
in the community
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2. The next 25 minutes
Libraries are strategically important
learning institutions
Libraries enable communites to
make smarter decisions

3. Library history:
Thousands of
years
- in two minutes

4. Libraries are actively
supporting learning
on all levels
Strategy:

6. FabLab
New ways for the community
to learn together

7. The local perspective

8. Tell stories - Keep stories
Share stories

9. Listen to your
community

10. It is difficult to reach people who
are not like us - How do you do
that?

11. Be interested and
(com)passionate
Listen

12. Do not be a tourist

13. Librarians learning together to
gain the skills the community
need

14. Be globally inspired
- act locally

15. Connect with other
partners in the
community

16. New normal ?!??!!!
To Do To Dont

17. I heard the #fakenews today…
Oh boy…
Privacy is alive Biased
tech

18. Sustainable
Development
Goals

19. The last 25 minutes
Libraries are strategically important
learning institutions
Libraries enable communites to
make smarter decisions

21. Thank you
For ongoing conversation…
Janholmquist.net
Twitter: @janholmquist
janholmquist@gmail.com