scholarly journals Croatian public libraries in time of crisis

IFLA Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dijana Sabolović-Krajina
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Modern Library ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Post War ◽  
Cultural Entity

Croatian public libraries faced complex processes in society at the turn of the 20th into the 21st century – a time of transition and transformation in Croatia. During this period, Croatia shifted towards democracy and modernization. Its constitution (now seen as a geopolitical and cultural entity), extraordinary conditions of war disaster in the Homeland War 1991–1995, and conditions of the post-war period all presented unique challenges for public libraries in Croatia. In addition, Croatian libraries have also been influenced by characteristics of the information society that occurs trans-nationally and trans-societally (among all globalization processes and permeating all aspects of life with information and communication technology). Croatian libraries had to transform their traditional role of lending books and acting as cultural heritage institutions to follow international modern library trends in the information age as multifunctional information, educational, cultural and communication centres of their local communities. The aim of this article is to give a historical review of public libraries’ accommodation to these turbulent changes in Croatian society, as well as in the world in the last few decades.

Outside the Box: How Building Relationships Within your Organisation can Help Develop Your Information Service

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Modern Library ◽  
Outside The Box

The modern Library or Information Service (IS) cannot, and should not, operate in isolation from the strategic planning of its wider organisation. Most IS units already tie their aims and objectives to the organisation's strategic mission, but how can the IS move from the confines of its traditional role to have greater influence and responsibility within the wider organisation? How can building relationships with key individuals/departments strengthen the overall role of the IS?

Libraries and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries

2014 ◽  
pp. 169-179
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Isah ◽  
M. T. Bashorun ◽  
K. T. Omopupa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter traces the role of libraries in the preservation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in developing countries. It also highlights the nature of indigenous knowledge and the traditional role of libraries at preserving it for posterity; it discusses current issues surrounding the management of IK in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. It examines the various use of indigenous knowledge by array of information users within and outside the libraries. It x-rayed the traditional library services of identifying, acquiring, organizing, and presentation of IK to the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies. It concludes with the challenges in IK preservation and suggests measures that can be taken to alleviate the challenges.

Librarians, Records Managers, and E-Government

2012 ◽  
pp. 1148-1164
Author(s):  
Cathrine T. Nengomasha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Government ◽  
Modern Technologies

Governments have turned to the use of information and communication technologies with the aim of improving service delivery, encouraging citizens in the decision making process, and enhancing accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. Effective inclusive participation of citizens in the government of their country requires access to information through modern technologies. Access to information is vital for transparency, accountability, participation, and the rule of law – all hallmarks of democratic governance. This chapter looks at the role of librarians and records managers in promoting e-government. Their traditional role of collecting, organizing, preserving, and disseminating information places them in a very significant position in e-governance implementation. However, in an electronic environment, they face a number of challenges which include economic, technological, and information literacy. The role played by these professionals, and the challenges each meet are discussed. Some recommendations are provided to enhance the role of these professionals in e-government implementation.

The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Knowledge Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Irma Becerra-Fernandez ◽  
Rajiv Sabherwal
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Complex Processes ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Growth Of Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Structural Mechanisms ◽  
Role Of Information

Rapid changes in the field of knowledge management (KM) have to a great extent resulted from the dramatic progress we have witnessed in the field of information and communication technology. ICT allows the movement of information at increasing speeds and efficiencies, and thus facilitates sharing as well as accelerated growth of knowledge. For example, computers capture data from measurements of natural phenomena, and then quickly manipulate the data to better understand the phenomena they represent. Increased computer power at lower prices enables the measurement of increasingly complex processes, which we possibly could only imagine before. Thus, ICT has provided a major impetus for enabling the implementation of KM applications. Moreover, as learning has accrued over time in the area of social and structural mechanisms, such as through mentoring and retreats that enable effective knowledge sharing, it has made it possible to develop KM applications that best leverage these improved mechanisms by deploying sophisticated technologies.

Public Libraries and the Right to the [Smart] City

2018 ◽  
pp. 1720-1735
Author(s):  
John Blewitt
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Ready Access ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Access To Knowledge ◽  
The Right ◽  
Funding Cuts

The future of public libraries has been threatened by funding cuts and new digital technologies which have led many people to question their traditional role and purpose. However, freedom of information, ready access to knowledge and information literacy in all its digital and analog guises are more important than ever. Thus, public libraries remain significant spaces and places where people can socially interact and learn. In many countries public libraries are reinventing themselves and part of this process has been the redesign of library services and the design and construction of new library building and facilities that articulate the values, purpose and role of what has been termed ‘the next library'. Following discussion of new library developments in London, Birmingham and Worcester in the UK, Aarhus in Denmark and Helsinki in Finland, the article concludes that public libraries are now both social and media spaces as well as being important physical places that can help city dwellers decide what type of urban world they want to see.

scholarly journals Netpolitik: A New Political Transformer for Indonesia?

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bustanul Arifin ◽  
Amirah Ulfah
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Transformation ◽  
Political Actors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Information And Communication

<p>The development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has brought many fundamental changes in the political practices. One of the main essential aspects of ICTs is internet. This internet plays an important role in developing the information age. Therefore, the information age contributes to the way in which we effectively and efficiently create and consume the information. In this research, we focus to see the role of technology that drives to the practice of netpolitik by both the public and political actors in Indonesia. Netpolitik itself is the combination between internet and politic. Then, we analyze how netpolitik is influencing and changing the political situation in Indonesia during the recent time. Then, we put several aspects in order to see the effects driven by the netpolitik. Finally, we conclude the research by a finding stating that the netpolitik has done a political transformation in Indonesia and it becomes a core engine in determining the behaviour of political actor and audiences.</p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> Internet, Netpolitik, Public, Political Actors, ICTs, Digital Era, Transformation, and Indonesia</em></p>

scholarly journals The digital divide in Papua New Guinea: Implications for journalism education

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sagrista ◽  
Patrick Matbob
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Information Age ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Journalism Education ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Papua New Guinean

Access to new technology and the development of the necessary skills to master them are crucial aspects when developing countries aim to play a more important role in the current information age and knowledge-based society. New technology and the internet have the potential to enhance access to information for people and to help countries such as Papua New Guinea become active producers of knowledge, shifting away from the traditional role of passive consumption. However, new technology also has the potential to increase already existing inequalities. In this regard, exploring the concrete shortcuts brought by the digital divide in PNG and trying to address them for journalism education is an imperative, so that journalists in the country can bridge this gap, raise their own voices and best contribute to the development of Papua New Guinean society.

Public Libraries and the Right to the [Smart] City

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Blewitt
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Freedom Of Information ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Access To Knowledge ◽  
The Right ◽  
Funding Cuts

The future of public libraries has been threatened by funding cuts and new digital technologies which have led many people to question their traditional role and purpose. However, freedom of information, ready access to knowledge and information literacy in all its digital and analog guises are more important than ever. Thus, public libraries remain significant spaces and places where people can socially interact and learn. In many countries public libraries are reinventing themselves and part of this process has been the redesign of library services and the design and construction of new library building and facilities that articulate the values, purpose and role of what has been termed ‘the next library'. Following discussion of new library developments in London, Birmingham and Worcester in the UK, Aarhus in Denmark and Helsinki in Finland, the article concludes that public libraries are now both social and media spaces as well as being important physical places that can help city dwellers decide what type of urban world they want to see.

scholarly journals Térkategóriák és egyenlőtlenségek az információs társadalmi átalakulás korában

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 191-195
Author(s):  
Ákos Jakobi
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Age ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Spatial Differences ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Practical Experiences

There are more and more practical experiences confirming that processes affecting spatial differences are altering in certain elements in the information age. By the appearance of .the new innovations of information and communication technologies a transformation process has got started, which have changed our opinion on spatiality. From the complex system of interconnectedness the dimensions of digital divide, or the circumstances of inequalities of development and competitiveness can be traced out. Spatial cathegories went through significant changes in interpretation, which have influenced also regional competitiveness and inequalities. According to our experiences, inherited spatial differences may be repeated in the information age, however, the revaluation of the role of distance or place can put this question into a new light. The paralell existance of traditional and new inequalities is one of the most important phenomenon of the information age.

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