The Role of Public Libraries in Community Building

被引：93
作者：
Scott, Rachel [1 ]
机构：
[1] Seattle Publ Library, Washington, DC USA
来源：
PUBLIC LIBRARY QUARTERLY | 2011年 / 30卷 / 03期
关键词：
public libraries; community development; community building; library; access; equity; social inclusion; civic engagement; economic vitality;
D O I：
10.1080/01616846.2011.599283
中图分类号：
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号：
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要：
King County in Washington State is home to two large urban library systems, King County Library (KCIS) and Seattle Public Library (SPL). KCIS and SPL are effectively, building community through their library service. Professionals in the fields of library and information science, public libraries, and community development discuss these successes and the ways that public libraries can build, a strong community. Five facets of community building are explored: (1) how libraries serve as a conduit to access information and to learn, (2) how libraries encourage social inclusion and equity, (3) how libraries foster civic engagement, (4) how libraries create a bridge to resources and community involvement, and (5) how libraries promote economic vitality within the community.
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页码：191 / 227
页数：37
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