Innovation in Public Libraries
Learning from International Library Practice

This timely, practical guide examines innovative building, program, and customer experience design approaches employed by successful libraries around the world

Kirstie Nicholson (Author)

9780081012765, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 23 February 2017

158 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.2 cm, 0.27 kg

Innovation in Public Libraries: Learning from International Library Practice examines the recent activities of successful and innovative libraries around the world, presenting their initiatives in areas including library design, events and programs, and creating customer experiences. This timely guide provides an overview of these libraries’ successful experiences and identifies emerging global trends and themes. The author offers library practitioners guidance on how to pursue these trends in their own library environment, identifying achievable goals when planning building and design improvements, and developing customer interactions in order to emulate the experiences of international libraries.

1. Overview of recent innovation 2. Innovative libraries 3. Trends in international innovation 4. Objectives and actions

Subject Areas: Academic & specialist libraries [GLMA], Library & information sciences [GL]