...Sheshagiri Kulkarni; B. Preedip Balaji; M. Dhanamjaya Purpose This paper aims to the integration of smart cities and technologies has had a profound impact on public library services globally. However, debates continue about how public libraries are incorporating smart technologies and tools...

...Asmaa Bouaamri; Ágnes Barátné Hajdu Purpose This paper aims to present Morocco's main situation in terms of literacy and illiteracy rates and how public libraries can assist in the development of literacy and education. Design/methodology/approach The research collected data and statistics...

.... These are the libraries that have the motivation and funding to make a leap to using new technologies, while they also lack almost all of the external pressures experienced by school and public libraries. So, what are the trends that are currently changing in public libraries? My survey of opinions on this matter...

... services School libraries Technological change Public libraries Digital information Analogue information In this issue of the Data Deluge Column, we will examine how libraries were transformed from the library of the past into what we know today and the implications of that transformation...

... examined artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots for public libraries reference services. This study aims to discuss AI and draw the link between it and robotic technology. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted conceptual analysis and review of literature on AI humanoid robots for public...

...Sifiso Michael Mbambo; Glenrose Velile Jiyane; Nkosingiphile Mbusozayo Zungu Purpose This study aimed to establish the use of electronic learning centres in public libraries in the city of Johannesburg, which is under one of the biggest metropolitan municipalities in South Africa. Design...

... rights only Ideas New technologies Academic libraries Public libraries Library outreach Crowd funding The Mini Falcon Scooter is just one of many e-transportation devices available. This scooter folds up to less than two feet long and has a long battery life and lots of safety features...

...Sheshagiri Kulkarni; M. Dhanamjaya Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study globally successful public library systems with reference to their infrastructure, physical space, services, collection, processes, finances and best practices and recommend models, structure and minimum standards...

...Sheshagiri Kulkarni; M. Dhanamjaya; B. Preedip Balaji Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between public libraries, literature festivals (litfests) and reading habits in Chennai and Bangalore to understand publishing, reading and the role of public libraries to improve...

...George Kingori; Dorothy Njiraine; Stephen Maina Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation of information literacy programmes in the public libraries in Kenya as demonstrated through a case study of the major public library in the country – Kenya National Library Service...

...T. Michael Weah Purpose This conference report aims to detail proceedings of the African Public Library Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa. Design/methodology/approach This conference report results from the author's attendance at the meeting. Findings The conference was a positive...

...Tanmay De Sarkar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the application of Rich Site Summary (RSS) in academic and public libraries emphasizing characteristic features and purposes of use. It seeks to highlight the degree of adoption of RSS in different regions and also...

...Ellen Forsyth; Leanne Perry Purpose Flickr is being used by an increasing number of public libraries for providing access to collections and services for their communities. Public libraries are also using Flickr to build community engagement. Local communities are participating in building...

...Lesley S.J. Farmer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess how public libraries can help girls to learn and practice technology skills. Design/methodology/approach The paper discusses why girls are under‐represented in technology careers and successful public library programs aimed...

...Jim Burton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe how public libraries can gain social networking services for the first time with DS Arena. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a description of DS Arena and outlines its potential uses. Findings DS Arena is built...

...Julia Gelfand Purpose –To introduce a new Contributing Editor, who will cover the Public Library Beat. She has scout‐like instincts offering new programs and means of delivering information and communicating with users. Thinking about constant improvement and needed changes, she also has...

...Aimee Fifarek Purpose Provides good suggestions about how to introduce new and emerging technologies in public library environments that may not initially welcome change or new methods of doing things or utilizing technology more effectively.Design/methodology/approach – The article is in the form...

... customers, and has enabled significant changes to delivery of the service. Further exploration of stock management implications is required. Originality/value Aims to provide ideas for those considering introduction of RFID. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Public libraries...

... increasingly important and valuable in many different library settings. Findings Less intimidating than in the past, with better tools available to help libraries serve users with online maps, data, and cartographic information this article focuses on how the Public Library Geographic Database can provide...

...Mesut Yalvac This study is based on the hypothesis that in Turkey, at the beginning of 2000’s, the most important investment to be made for the future is to increase the functionality of the information network system and thereby, its subsystem, the public library system. This matter bears utmost...