Download or read book An Analysis of the Locational Aspects of Public Libraries written by Fred William Hurd and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analysis of Site Location and Facilities for a California Public Library written by Georgia E. Ryder and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Locational Analysis of the Albany Public Library Branch Libraries written by Edward J. Bachus and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Public Libraries and Resilient Cities written by Michael Dudley and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public libraries are keystone public institutions for any thriving community, and as such can be leaders in making cities better places to work, play, and live. Here, Dudley shows how public libraries can contribute to 'placemaking', or the creation and nurturing of vital and unique communities for their residents.
Download or read book The Location of Public Libraries in Busy Downtown Centers a Study Showing Recent Trends Developments and Indications Supporting the Concept 1960 1969 written by Steven Baich and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Public Library Service written by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries and published by NBD Biblion Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.
Download or read book Public Libraries in the Smart City written by Dale Leorke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far from heralding their demise, digital technologies have lead to a dramatic transformation of the public library. Around the world, libraries have reinvented themselves as networked hubs, community centres, innovation labs, and makerspaces. Coupling striking architectural design with attention to ambience and comfort, libraries have signaled their desire to be seen as both engines of innovation and creative production, and hearts of community life. This book argues that the library’s transformation is deeply connected to a broader project of urban redevelopment and the transition to a knowledge economy. In particular, libraries have become entangled in visions of the smart city, where densely networked, ubiquitous connectivity promises urban prosperity built on efficiency, innovation, and new avenues for civic participation. Drawing on theoretical analysis and interviews with library professionals, policymakers, and users, this book examines the inevitable tensions emerging when a public institution dedicated to universal access to knowledge and a shared public culture intersects with the technology-driven, entrepreneurialist ideals of the smart city.
Download or read book Report on a Plan for the Location of Public Libraries in San Francisco written by San Francisco (Calif.). Department of City Planning and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Public Library Effectiveness Study written by Nancy A. Van House and published by Chicago : American Library Association. This book was released on 1993 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the Public Library Effectiveness Study was to define effectiveness for the public library institution. The research was designed not to measure effectiveness or evaluate particular libraries or groups of libraries, but rather to identify the feature or features of a public library that most directly attest to its effectiveness. The major questions the study addressed were what measures have been used to define effectiveness; what are the indicators and dimensions of public library effectiveness; whether constituent groups differ in their preferences among indicators and dimensions and in their definitions of public library effectiveness; and whether differences in the individual libraries' domains affect their constituents' preferences concerning effectiveness or organizational performance on the indicators. The study focused on public libraries and is intended to serve as a prototype for a methodology for identifying effectiveness indicators and dimensions for other types of libraries. The five chapters are: (1) "The Enigma of Effectiveness"; (2) "Methodology"; (3) "Findings Regarding Indicators and Dimensions of Effectiveness"; (4) "Findings Regarding Roles"; and (5) "Conclusions." The questionnaires used in the study, as well as the statistical findings, are found in the appendices. Also included is a 38-item bibliography. (JLB)
Download or read book The Geography of Reading written by Louis Round Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agent Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems written by Andrew Crooks and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2019-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the era of Big Data and computational social science. It is an era that requires tools which can do more than visualise data but also model the complex relation between data and human action, and interaction. Agent-Based Models (ABM) - computational models which simulate human action and interaction – do just that. This textbook explains how to design and build ABM and how to link the models to Geographical Information Systems. It guides you from the basics through to constructing more complex models which work with data and human behaviour in a spatial context. All of the fundamental concepts are explained and related to practical examples to facilitate learning (with models developed in NetLogo with all code examples available on the accompanying website). You will be able to use these models to develop your own applications and link, where appropriate, to Geographical Information Systems. All of the key ideas and methods are explained in detail: geographical modelling; an introduction to ABM; the fundamentals of Geographical Information Science; why ABM and GIS; using QGIS; designing and building an ABM; calibration and validation; modelling human behavior. An applied primer, that provides fundamental knowledge and practical skills, it will provide you with the skills to build and run your own models, and to begin your own research projects.
Download or read book Market based Modelling for Public Library Facility Location and Use forecasting written by Christine M. Koontz and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Public Libraries Build Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century written by Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public libraries, through their mission, vision, and position in the community, play a significant part in building community sustainability and are already positioned to serve as a “backbone support organization” for collective impact initiatives.
Download or read book International Network of Public Libraries written by Nicola Campbell and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of two studies from an international organization working on future-oriented library issues. Nicola Campbell and Sue Sutherland, of the Canterbury Public Library in New Zealand, offer a case study demonstrating the importance of libraries' adapting to change quickly and effectively. They explore the process of change and outline strategies for maintaining organization and communication throughout the process. Kay Poustie, of the City of Stirling Public Libraries, Australia, proposes a model for successful customer service in libraries. She contrasts models identified in both literature and practice and discusses strategic planning for better customer service through application of these models. Lacks a subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Planning Public Library Buildings written by Michael Dewe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a new or refurbished public library means considering not only facilities for collections, services, staff and users, but examining also the local context, reviewing the library image, and developing relationships with other community facilities and agencies. This book examines the entire gamut of challenges confronting the planning and development of contemporary public libraries; their mission, their roles, and key issues such as lifelong learning, social inclusion, community and cultural needs, regeneration and funding. The helpful presentation and readable style guides the librarian through the preliminary information-gathering and decision-making process that ensures a successful library building for all concerned. Using practical case studies, plans and photographs, the author tackles the critical issues of siting, size, plans and design concepts, and provides a helpful guide to weighing up the alternatives of refurbished, converted and new buildings. Separate chapters focus on the planning, briefing and construction process; security, safety and sustainability; key characteristics of successful buildings; identity, decor and signage; and interior layout and facilities. The text draws together a vast resource of real library examples from all over the world which provide best practice models and lessons to learn. For funding authorities, librarians and architects of public libraries this is a highly informative book that will help to ensure wise decision-making and prevent costly mistakes.
Download or read book Public Libraries Public Policies and Political Processes written by Paul T. Jaeger and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past thirty years, significant shifts in technology, political ideologies, and policy goals have resulted in an environment in which public libraries face the highest expectations to serve community needs against unprecedented political, economic, and policy challenges. Drawing on two decades of original research conducted by the authors, this book provides a data-driven examination of the interrelated impacts of political discourse and public policy processes on public libraries and the ways in which they are able to serve their communities, explaining the complex current circumstances and offering strategies for effectively creating a better future for public libraries.
Download or read book Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Education Programs Hearings 88 1 June 26 July 8 9 1963 written by United States. Congress. House. Education and Labor and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
