Two weeks ago I opened a library in Rotterdam. Or rather, a Reading Room. In a reaction to the closing of the public library we, residents of Rotterdam West, decided it was time to take action. But not by protesting,...
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Ways libraries are becoming more socially responsive to their communities
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"Shelf life: Missoula library's Web on Wheels brings tech help...
Via Karen du Toit
Doug Mirams's insight:
Another innovative example of expanding mobile library outreach into a community, this time assisting clients with basic computer skills. 
Karen du Toit's curator insight,
December 9, 2012 4:37 PM
By Ira Sather-Olson for the Missoulian Hop on the Missoula Public Library’s Web on Wheels (W.O.W.) bus at one of its scheduled stops this month and you can take advantage of a new service it’s offering that covers basic computer maintenance techniques. You can learn how to set up free virus scan programs, clean up your hard drive, compress your memory, delete old programs and more."
>>Änother great service to consider for libraries!
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Very sad that there is even the need for such a community led project as creating "people libraries" but the need is great. So begins this project, part of the Community Lover's Guide (http://www.communityloversguide.org/) series, to create a Community Lover's Guide on Libraries. From the author, "Since we think libraries are one of those topics around which people also create great new initiatives, we have decided it is time to make a Community Lover’s Guide on Libraries." I hope that municipalities will come to their senses and support "public libraries" rather than abdicating their responsibilities but if they do, there are individuals willing to take over.