Search Results - "public libraries"

Public Library–University Research Partnerships in Library and Information Science: Exploring the Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies for Community-Engaged Scholarship.

Authors: Kim, Soo Hyeon Choi, Gi Woong Choi, Kahyun et al.

Source: Library Quarterly. Oct2025, Vol. 95 Issue 4, p345-367. 23p.

Subject Terms: *Information science, *Library science, *Information superhighway, *Public libraries, Business partnerships, Infrastructure (Economics)

Public Libraries, Older Adults, and Social Determinants of Health: A Narrative Literature Review.

Authors: Maxwell, Julia Anne (AUTHOR)

Source: Library Quarterly. Oct2025, Vol. 95 Issue 4, p426-442. 17p.

Subject Terms: *Libraries, *Public libraries, Older people, Social determinants of health, Gerontology, Aging

Policy Takers or Policy Makers? Internet Use and Privacy in Swedish Public Libraries.

Authors: Lindh, Maria Sydqvist, Veronica Johansson

Source: Library Quarterly. Oct2025, Vol. 95 Issue 4, p443-462. 20p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries, *Library users, *Librarians, *Libraries, Professional ethics, Internet privacy

Innovation Drivers in Public Library: Case Study at Developing Country.

Authors: Sridadi, Ahmad Rizki Srirahayu, Dyah Puspitasari Ekowati, Dian et al.

Source: Journal of Library Administration. Aug-Oct2025, Vol. 65 Issue 6/7, p737-760. 24p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries, *Librarians, *Information technology, *Technological innovations, Socioeconomic factors, Satisfaction, Creative thinking

Geographic Terms: Indonesia

The Current State of Female Representation in Library Leadership: A Comprehensive Analysis of Over 13,000 Open U.S. Libraries by Library Type, Collection Size, and State.

Authors: McGeeney, J. Daniel¹ (AUTHOR) dan.mcgeeney@gmail.com

Source: Journal of Library Administration. Aug-Oct2025, Vol. 65 Issue 6/7, p700-718. 19p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries, *Library administration, *Academic libraries, *School libraries, *Libraries, Gender inequality, Women leaders

Geographic Terms: United States

Navigating Crises: How Public Libraries Support Community Resilience in the Midwestern United States.

Authors: Vamanu, Iulian Logsden, Kara Laurian, Lucie

Source: Journal of Library Administration. Aug-Oct2025, Vol. 65 Issue 6/7, p655-678. 24p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries, *Digital literacy, Social services, Disaster relief, Social capital, Financial stress, Poor communities

Geographic Terms: Midwest (U.S.)

The Scope of Our Ability: Administrators on Social Services in Public Libraries.

Authors: Gross, Melissa Latham, Don Baum, Brittany

Source: Journal of Library Administration. Jul2025, Vol. 65 Issue 5, p559-574. 16p.

Subject Terms: *Library public services, *Library education, *Focus groups, *Public libraries, Social services, Social skills

The Identities Valued and Celebrated in Public Library Virtual Storytimes: Reflections of Diversity in the Books Shared.

Authors: Cole, Averi Cahill, Maria Garcia, Antonio et al.

Source: Library Quarterly. Jul2025, Vol. 95 Issue 3, p286-307. 22p.

Subject Terms: *COVID-19 pandemic, *Librarians, *Digital libraries, *Public libraries, *Libraries

Democracy as a Contested Concept in Public Library Research: An Overview.

Authors: Rasmussen, Casper Hvenegaard Larsen, Håkon

Source: Library Quarterly. Jul2025, Vol. 95 Issue 3, p329-344. 16p.

Subject Terms: *Library research, *Access to information, *Public libraries, Social democracy, Scientific literature, Twentieth century

Public Library Social Work: Reading the Literature as Discursive Resources at the Intersection of Two Professions.

Authors: Stevenson, Siobhan (AUTHOR)

Source: Library Quarterly. Jul2025, Vol. 95 Issue 3, p308-328. 21p.

Subject Terms: *Library personnel, *Public libraries, Social workers, Social services, Discourse analysis, Critical analysis

Ready Year One: Lessons Learned During Our First Year of Virtual Reality.

Authors: Bennett, Dalton¹ dalton.bennett@pspl.org

Source: Information Technology & Libraries. Jun2025, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p1-6. 6p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries -- Economic aspects, *Educational technology, *Information services, *Library public services, Virtual reality equipment, Occupational adaptation, Marketing, Financial management

Geographic Terms: Kentucky

Public Libraries and People Experiencing Homelessness: The Experiences and Attitudes of Library Users.

Authors: Garner, Jane¹ (AUTHOR) jagarner@csu.edu.au

Source: Journal of Library Administration. May/Jun2025, Vol. 65 Issue 4, p432-445. 14p.

Subject Terms: *Library personnel, *Library users, *Public libraries, Homeless persons, Public opinion, Infrastructure (Economics), Hygiene

Success or Failure: Applying Role Theory to Social Work Integration into Public Libraries.

Authors: Provence, Mary Paauw, Margaret Ann

Source: Journal of Library Administration. Apr2025, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p288-299. 12p.

Subject Terms: *Library personnel, *Public libraries, Role conflict, Role theory, Social services, Social workers

The Convivial Capabilities Checklist: Translating Makerspace Research into Practice.

Authors: Barniskis, Shannon Crawford (AUTHOR)

Source: Library Quarterly. Apr2025, Vol. 95 Issue 2, p150-176. 27p.

Subject Terms: *Public libraries, *Librarians, Ethnology research, Self-efficacy, Social justice

Exploring the Social Impact of Public Libraries from the Perspective of Potential Users.

Authors: Tang, Qiong Wang, Chao Zhuang, Jiatong

Source: Library Quarterly. Apr2025, Vol. 95 Issue 2, p200-216. 17p.

Subject Terms: *Library users, *Public libraries, *Reading promotion, Public opinion, Social impact

College and Career Readiness at San José High School: An Outcomes Study of the San Jose Aspires Program. Research Brief

Authors: Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities (JGC) Soung Bae Sebastian Castrechini

Source: John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities. 2025.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 22

Descriptors: College Readiness, Career Readiness, High School Students, Program Effectiveness, Public Libraries, School Community Programs, Access to Information, Access to Education, Student Financial Aid, School Guidance, Student Characteristics, College Enrollment, Academic Persistence, Grade Point Average, Gender Differences, First Generation College Students, English Learners

Geographic Terms: California (San Jose)

Exploring culture war related attacks on public libraries: Results from a pilot study on information activities of the far-right

Authors: Hanell, Fredrik Carlsson, Hanna Ihrmark, Daniel

Source: Information research. 30(CoLIS):344-365

Subject Terms: Library studies, social media, public libraries, far-right discourse, digital methods, Library and Information Science, Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap

File Description: electronic

Access URL: https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-138843
https://doi.org/10.47989/ir30colis52333

Canaries of Democracy: The Role of Public Libraries in Times of Political Turmoil

Authors: Hanell, Fredrik Carlsson, Hanna Engström, Lisa et al.

Source: Public Library Quarterly. 44(2):198-222

Subject Terms: Public libraries, democracy, plural agonistics, radical right, Library and Information Science, Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap

File Description: electronic

Access URL: https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-131835
https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2024.2385741

PRESERVING and PRESENTING Local History Collections.

Authors: LaFountain, Cal

Source: Computers in Libraries. Oct2025, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p16-19. 4p. 5 Color Photographs.

Subject Terms: *DIFFUSION of innovations, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *CULTURE, *LIBRARIANS, *PHOTOGRAPHY, HISTORY of public libraries, ARCHIVES, SOCIAL media, PRESERVATION of books, COMMUNITIES, STORYTELLING

GG Art. 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Art. 1 Abs. 1, Art. 5 Abs. 1, Abs. 2, Kulturgesetzbuch NRW §§ 47, 48, VwGO § 123 Abs. 1 Satz 2, Abs. 3 (Einordnungshinweis; öffentliche Bibliothek; öffentlich-rechtlicher Folgenbeseitigungsanspruch; freie Meinungsäußerung; Pressefreiheit; allgemeines Persönlichkeitsrecht; negative Konnotation; Aufgabenzuweisung; Bildungsauftrag; mündiger Staatsbürger; Anordnungsanspruch; Anordnungsgrund).

Source: Nordrhein-Westfälische Verwaltungsblätter (NWVBl.). dec2025, Vol. 39 Issue 12, p527-530. 4p.

Subject Terms: *ADMINISTRATIVE courts, PUBLIC libraries, FREEDOM of expression, FREEDOM of the press, CONSTITUTIONAL law, PUBLIC law, CIVIL rights