Innovation in Public Libraries. Learning from International Library Practice

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Innovation in Public Libraries: Learning from International Library Practiceexamines the recent activities of successful and innovative libraries around the world, presenting their initiatives in areas including library design, events and programs, and creating customer experiences. This timely guide provides an overview of these libraries’ successful experiences and identifies emerging global trends and themes. The author offers library practitioners guidance on how to pursue these trends in their own library environment, identifying achievable goals when planning building and design improvements, and developing customer interactions in order to emulate the experiences of international libraries. Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Author biographyEntitled to full textIntroduction, Pages 1-9 1 - Overview of recent innovation, Pages 11-61 2 - Innovative libraries, Pages 63-100 3 - Trends in international innovation, Pages 101-126 4 - Objectives and actions, Pages 127-135 Conclusion, Pages 137-141 Appendix, Page 143 Index, Pages 145-150