Public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere: A comprehensive review of research
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the sha** of public libraries as an
infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere through a comprehensive literature review …
infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere through a comprehensive literature review …
Rural public libraries and digital inclusion: Issues and challenges
Rural public libraries have been relatively understudied when compared to public libraries
as a whole. Data are available to show that rural libraries lag behind their urban and …
as a whole. Data are available to show that rural libraries lag behind their urban and …
The intersection of public policy and public access: Digital divides, digital literacy, digital inclusion, and public libraries
The terms digital divide, digital literacy, and digital inclusion have been widely used in
discourse related to the Internet over the past two decades. Even though these terms are …
discourse related to the Internet over the past two decades. Even though these terms are …
How do public libraries create social capital? An analysis of interactions between library staff and patrons
CA Johnson - Library & information science research, 2012 - Elsevier
In this qualitative study exploring the content of social interactions between library staff and
patrons, interviews were held with 15 library staff members in three neighborhood branch …
patrons, interviews were held with 15 library staff members in three neighborhood branch …
Do public libraries contribute to social capital?: A preliminary investigation into the relationship
CA Johnson - Library & information science research, 2010 - Elsevier
Public libraries have been held in high regard by communities since they were established
in North America in the mid-19th century. Recently, with their diminishing informational role …
in North America in the mid-19th century. Recently, with their diminishing informational role …
The socio-demographic divide in Internet usage moderated by digital literacy support
The facilitating conditions (FC) are one of the factors contemplated in the main theories that
explain the use and acceptance of technology. For older adults, these FC can be …
explain the use and acceptance of technology. For older adults, these FC can be …
Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits from Internet Access at US Libraries.
S Becker, MD Crandall, KE Fisher, B Kinney… - Institute of Museum and …, 2010 - ERIC
Over the past decade and a half, free access to computers and the Internet in US public
libraries evolved from a rare commodity into a core service. Now, people from all walks of life …
libraries evolved from a rare commodity into a core service. Now, people from all walks of life …
Fall-behind parents? The influential factors on digital parenting self-efficacy in disadvantaged communities
As the Internet penetration in the United States increases, many digital divide researchers
have delved into the parent–child dynamics regarding family digital access and use …
have delved into the parent–child dynamics regarding family digital access and use …
Assessing the readiness of government and semi-government institutions in Qatar for inclusive and sustainable ICT accessibility: Introducing the MARSAD tool
A Othman, A Al Mutawaa, A Al Tamimi, M Al Mansouri - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized the lives of persons
with disabilities globally through opportunities for improved social inclusion. Technology …
with disabilities globally through opportunities for improved social inclusion. Technology …
Public libraries and 21st century digital equity goals
S Strover - Communication Research and Practice, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Public libraries have historically positioned themselves as pillars of information and
inclusion in society. Free, available to all, with materials in multiple languages and formats …
inclusion in society. Free, available to all, with materials in multiple languages and formats …