How public libraries build sustainable communities in the 21st century

• Main Authors: Williams-Cockfield, Kaurri C., (Author), Mehra, Bharat, (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
• Series: Advances in librarianship ; 53
• Subjects: Libraries and community.; Public libraries > Social aspects.; Sustainable development.; Language Arts & Disciplines > Library & Information Science > General.; Public libraries.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781803824376
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (344 pages).

Public libraries, through their mission, vision, and position in the community, play a significant part in building community sustainability and are already positioned to serve as a "backbone support organization" for collective impact initiatives. However, their efforts are often unrecogn...