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Friends Of The Brooks Library Newsletter, October 2007, Friends Of The Brooks Library
Friends Of The Brooks Library Newsletter, October 2007, Friends Of The Brooks Library
Friends of the Brooks Library
No abstract provided.
Carrying Your Life In Your Pocket: Portable Electronics In Libraries, Mary Wise
Carrying Your Life In Your Pocket: Portable Electronics In Libraries, Mary Wise
Library Scholarship
In this article, the author discusses their takeaways from a conference session by Michael Porter, discussing the use of portable electronics in the library.
Friends Of The Brooks Library Newsletter, March 2007, Friends Of The Brooks Library
Friends Of The Brooks Library Newsletter, March 2007, Friends Of The Brooks Library
Friends of the Brooks Library
No abstract provided.
Information Technologies And Civic Engagement: Perspectives From Librarianship And Planning, Aimée C. Quinn, Laxmi Ramasubramanian
Information Technologies And Civic Engagement: Perspectives From Librarianship And Planning, Aimée C. Quinn, Laxmi Ramasubramanian
Library Scholarship
Urban planning and librarianship are parallel fields in many ways. Both have theoretical and practical underpinnings driving each discipline; are interdisciplinary in focus; and both professions gather and disseminate information to stakeholders. Essential to the success of each discipline is an engaged user population. The authors use a case study from the Village of Oak Park to examine and reflect upon the effect of the Internet and other technologies in the public's ability to participate in an open planning process. The Village of Oak Park is known for its architectural heritage and outspoken community. Within its 4.5 square miles live …