What do the US West Coast public libraries post on Twitter?
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.2018.14505501024
Abstract: Twitter has provided a great opportunity for public libraries to disseminate information for a variety of purposes. Twitter data have been applied in different domains such as health, politics, and history. There are thousands of… read more here.
Keywords: libraries post; west coast; public libraries; twitter ... See more keywords
How does health happen in public libraries? Ethical and emerging issues
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.2018.14505501087
Abstract: The past five years have featured increased multidisciplinary interest in how health happens in public libraries. This panel will explore ethical and emerging issues associated with conducting research on this topic. After lightning talks from… read more here.
Keywords: ethical emerging; emerging issues; research; public libraries ... See more keywords
Physical and social health at the library: Studying small and rural public libraries as venues for group fitness among older adults
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.211
Abstract: Public libraries increasingly offer opportunities to engage in health promotion activities inaccessible elsewhere in the community. Strategies to support physical activity for older adults can be implemented in a variety of different settings, including public… read more here.
Keywords: small rural; rural public; public libraries; physical social ... See more keywords
Librarian perspectives on the role of virtual reality in public libraries
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.254
Abstract: This paper explores librarians’ perception of virtual reality as well as opportunities and challenges associated with implementing VR in public libraries. We interviewed 36 librarians who developed and offered VR programs as part of the… read more here.
Keywords: librarian perspectives; virtual reality; perspectives role; public libraries ... See more keywords
A Multi‐Methodological Assessment to Further the Role of Alabama's Public Libraries in Addressing the Opioid Crises
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.717
Abstract: This poster highlights the use of a multi‐methodological approach to assess the role of Alabama's public libraries in addressing the opioid crises. Select findings/results from mixed research methods are reported to document the experiences of… read more here.
Keywords: alabama public; opioid crises; role alabama; multi methodological ... See more keywords
What Are Public Libraries For? Culture As a Determinant of Conceptualizations of Public Library Services for Forced Migrants
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.752
Abstract: Public libraries offer important services for newcomer populations, including forced migrants. They help facilitate the integration of forced migrants into the host country, increase their levels of trust within new communities, and build social capital.… read more here.
Keywords: forced migrants; public library; conceptualizations public; library services ... See more keywords
Towards Culture 3.0 – performative space in the public library
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DOI: 10.1080/10286632.2015.1043291
Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse and discuss the development of performative spaces in public libraries from a cultural policy perspective. First, a framework of three concepts of culture, 1.0–3.0, is used as… read more here.
Keywords: performative spaces; culture performative; public libraries; towards culture ... See more keywords
Learning through making in public libraries: theories, practices, and tensions
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DOI: 10.1080/17439884.2017.1369107
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article investigates learning and teaching in library makerspace programs. Given the recent trend for libraries and makerspaces to define themselves in terms of learning, the findings of this article are particularly relevant to… read more here.
Keywords: making public; article; learning making; libraries theories ... See more keywords
Libraries: Meaning and Use
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DOI: 10.1093/alh/ajw059
Abstract: People are anxious about the future of libraries, with justification. There are good reasons to worry about levels of funding for US public libraries, for example, but sometimes astonishing claptrap even from otherwise reputable sources… read more here.
Keywords: public libraries; libraries meaning; meaning use;
Professional Social Work and Public Libraries in the United States: A Scoping Review.
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DOI: 10.1093/sw/swac025
Abstract: This study aims to investigate how professional social work is practiced in U.S. public libraries using a scoping review method. Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework for conducting a scoping review, the research team undertook a… read more here.
Keywords: social work; scoping review; professional social; work ... See more keywords
Extending health care access via telemedicine in public libraries
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DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000819
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. ABSTRACT Background: Despite the potential for telemedicine in public libraries to expand health care access to those living a long distance from care and in broadband poor… read more here.
Keywords: telemedicine public; care; health care; access ... See more keywords