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Library 101: Why, How, and Lessons Learned
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Porter, Michael; King, David Lee – Computers in Libraries, 2010
This article describes how and why the Library 101 Project was created and the lessons that the developers learned out of this project. The Library 101 is a project that challenges librarians to revise the paradigm of "basic" library services in order to remain relevant in this technology-driven world. It was developed by Michael Porter,…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, Library Services, Librarians
Perceptions of Libraries, 2010: Context and Community. A Report to the OCLC Membership
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Gauder, Brad, Ed. – OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., 2011
This report is a sequel to the 2005 "Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources." This new report provides updated information and new insights into information consumers and their online habits, preferences, and perceptions. Particular attention was paid to how the current economic downturn has affected the information-seeking behaviors…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Library Development, Academic Libraries, Economic Climate
Online History-Keeping for Outreach and Community Development
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Huwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The rapidly evolving digital world inspires much use of nautical terminology: (1) navigation; (2) discovery; (3) the voyage; and (4) the new terrain at the end of the journey. Considering how quickly new technologies are arriving on smartphones, the nautical adventure is continuing at an increased pace. Innovations in basic library services follow…
Descriptors: Community Development, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Public Libraries
The Library of Birmingham Project: Lifelong Learning for the Digital Age
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Blewitt, John; Gambles, Brian – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2010
The Library of Birmingham (LoB) is a 193 million British pounds project designed to provide a new space for lifelong learning and knowledge growth, a physical and virtual portal for Birmingham's citizens to the wider world. In cooperation with a range of private, public, and third-sector bodies, as well as individual citizens, the library, due to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Lifelong Learning, Public Libraries, Web Sites
Journey to Library 2.0: One Library Trains Staff on the Social Tools Users Employ
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Hastings, Robin – Library Journal, 2007
In December 2006, the Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) in Jefferson City, embarked on a journey. They had been watching the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County (PLCMC), NC, on its adventure through the wilds of Web 2.0, and they decided to follow the trail it had blazed. What PLCMC had done was pretty revolutionary. The library…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Computer Centers, Engines, Public Libraries
The Internet Public Library: An Intellectual History.
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Janes, Joseph – Library Hi Tech, 1998
Describes the ideas, decisions, and discussions behind the Internet Public Library (IPL), their impact, and implementation on the World Wide Web. The focus is on the work of the following development groups: technology; reference; online reference help; online collections; youth; services to librarians; education and outreach; and public…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Services, Information Technology