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Justify or die? - using contingent valuation of service provision in a UK public library [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The public library service in the UK is currently under pressure to justify its existence. An Audit Commission report suggested that if current borrowing rates for libraries continue into the future, libraries would be effectively issuing no books by ...
Poulter, A.   +3 more
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Lost voices: un’iniziativa bibliotecaria a basso costo per sostenere la dementia strategy

open access: yesAIB Studi, 2018
Il servizio bibliotecario di Sefton entra nelle case e nei centri di cura per registrare le storie di vita delle persone del luogo che si trovano in una prima fase della perdita della memoria, con l’obiettivo di fornire sia uno strumento di reminiscenza ...
Andrew Farthing, Lesley Davies
doaj   +1 more source

On the Application of Gamification Elements in Libraries

open access: yesJournal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 2023
Libraries are still conservative in their approach or practice of providing various services for the unspecified majority of visitors attending these institutions.
Seong-Kwan Lim
doaj   +1 more source

Creating an Authentic Experience

open access: yesThe International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion, 2019
While working as production assistants for the National Network of Equitable Library Service (NNELS), an organization that creates and shares accessible versions of books to people with print disabilities, we were tasked with a challenging request from a
Rachel Sarah Osolen, Leah Brochu
doaj   +1 more source

RDA in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland – a new standard not only for libraries

open access: yesJLIS.it, 2016
La comunità bibliotecaria in Germania, Austria e nella Svizzera tedesca ha raggiunto alla fine del 2015 un obiettivo comune. Dopo due anni di intensa preparazione, lo standard internazionale RDA è stato implementato e si è avviato il lavoro pratico.
Renate Behrens   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current state and tendencies of developing library-information services in the Republic of Cameroon

open access: yesБиблиосфера, 2017
The article reflects the state of affairs in the field, which generalizes an operational experience of libraries in the Republic of Cameroon and foreign countries.
J. .. Zemengue, T. .. Mbila
doaj   +1 more source

Strategi promosi dalam meningkatan layanan di UPT Perpustakaan Proklamator Bung Karno Blitar pada masa pandemi

open access: yesDaluang, 2022
Background. Promotion is the most important part of an organization to inform a product that is produced. The challenge is that special libraries need to promote services and collections so that users can also take advantage of during the Pandemic.
Dwi Ambarwati, Nurul Setyawati Handayani
doaj   +1 more source

Examining College Students' Reading Behaviors and Needs for Ebook Readers [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Library and Information Studies, 2012
This study investigates college students' reading behaviors and attitudes toward print and electronic carriers of books. With the prosperity and variety of ebook readers currently, it is important to understand the genuine needs of the users to better ...
Wei-Jane Lin, Hsiu-Ping Yueh
doaj   +1 more source

DOREMI (Dongeng Arek Milenial): Library Program for Introducing Culture to Children and Youth

open access: yesKhizanah al-Hikmah, 2023
Libraries must embrace innovation, ensuring that users can easily access and enjoy the services offered. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of DOREMI (Millennial Arek Tales) services as a novel means of cultural introduction.
Arin Prajawinanti   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A new model for accessible formats in the public library

open access: yesThe International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion, 2018
See .pdf file.
Kim Johnson, Sabina Iseli-Otto
doaj   +1 more source

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