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Article: Local government managers and public libraries: partners for a better community.(ICMA Management Perspective)
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- Public Management
- Article date:
- March 1, 2008
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Managers Can Strategically Use Their Public Libraries to Achieve Community Priorities
Once considered quiet havens for study and research, modern public libraries are creating a new niche for themselves in community life. From bridging the digital divide to offering solutions to societal challenges, the public library has evolved into the essential "go to" facility for young and old alike--both physically and in cyberspace.
How effective libraries are in achieving their potential varies depending on how connected they are to the needs and opportunities within a community. Local government managers can play a critical role in helping libraries understand ...