Transforming libraries, building communities : the community-centered library

Edwards, Julie Biando. (Author). Robinson, Melissa S., 1983- (Added Author). Unger, Kelley Rae, 1978- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780810891814 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xxii, 230 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Lanham : The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Community-centered library services : their importance and relevance -- Community-centered libraries : the hearts of revitalized communities -- The future of libraries, now -- Allocate the resources -- Think like a programmer -- Networking collaborations -- Get grants -- Libraries as centers of civic action -- Libraries as centers for sustainability -- Libraries as cultural reflections of the community -- Libraries as community centers for diverse populations -- Libraries as centers for the arts -- Libraries as universities -- Libraries as champions of youth.