Public Library 2.0: Towards a New Mission for Public Libraries as a 'Network of Community Knowledge
- Publisher:
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Online Information Review, 2006, 30 (4), pp. 454 - 460
- Issue Date:
- 2006-01
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Abstract: Purpose This article seeks to propose a new vision for public libraries in the digital age. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual paper is based on an understanding of the recent developments in ICT, internet and digital libraries; and also on the authors' personal experience in research and development in library and information science especially in relation to public libraries and digital libraries. Findings The study argues that currently there are no proper mechanisms for capturing, preserving and disseminating community knowledge, and proposes that public libraries in the digital age should take a new role whereby they should act not only as a gateway to knowledge, but also as a platform facilitating the creation of, and access to, local community knowledge. Proposes a model for PL2.0 where public libraries can take on this new role to build a network of community knowledge. Research limitations/implications The paper proposes a conceptual model for the second generation of public libraries, and further studies are required to test and implement the model.
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