A library visit is not just a number: The value and impact of public libraries
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The document discusses developing a new language for describing the value of public libraries beyond just statistics. It proposes examining the emotional, intellectual, creative, and social impacts on individuals and then working outward to understand broader societal benefits. Libraries provide citizens with a haven, perspective, sense of community, inspiration for creativity, and trust. The next steps are to release this framework and create a new language to change perceptions of library value in political, professional, and public discourse.
A library visit is not just a number: The value and impact of public libraries
- 1. A library visit is not just a number The value and impact of public libraries Christian Lauersen Director of Libraries and Citizens Services Roskilde Municipality, Denmark Twitter: @clauersen The Library Lab: https://christianlauersen.net/ NAPLE Forum 2021
- 9. .. vs. the bigger picture
- 11. Library statistics says something about the use of libraries, but not neccesaily something about the value of libraries We need a new language for the value of libraries and what it means to citizens and society
- 13. “It is only once we have started with individual experience that we can then work outwards, and understand the kinds of benefit that culture may have for society, for communities, for democracy, for public health and wellbeing, for urban life and regional growth” - The Cultural Value Project (2016)
- 14. The scaffold for a new language 4 dimension of cultural impact: The emotional: Awakens feelings and thoughts The intellectual: Creates conversations and reflections The creative: Inspire and motivates us to create The social: Self-cultivation/bildung, belonging and community Start with the individual experience! Data: Quantitative and qualitative
- 15. What is a library to citizens? Programs Collection Guidance Physical facilities
- 16. Haven The public library is a haven in everyday life, where citizens find room for contemplation and take time for themselves and each other
- 17. Perspective The public library is a crediable communicator of knowledge and gives citizens enlightenment and critical perspective on life
- 18. Community The public library is a place where citizens experience togetherness – alone, or with others – and were they experience that materials and facilities are a common property without financial barriers
- 19. Creativity The public library is a source of inspiration, stimulates imagination and help motivate citizens to try new things
- 20. Staff Help from staff at public libraries holds significant impact; The staff is the human face of the library and serves for many as a relational point of reference in the local community
- 21. Trust The public library is a place where can you trust what you see and hear
- 22. Next steps
- 24. Creating a new language: • Political arena • Library and cultural professionals • Traditional media • ‘Soft’ media
- 25. Context Change the language of the value of the public library in context of society
- 26. Thanks for listening Christian Lauersen Director for Libraries and Citizen Services Roskilde Municipality, Denmark Mail: cula@roskilde.dk Twitter: @clauersen The Library Lab: christianlauersen.net Library Planet: libraryplanet.net Instagram: @librarylovestories Seismonaut: https://seismonaut.com/