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Programs
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Libraries for the Future (LFF): Publications 
 Compilation of reports concerning libraries and society, including economic valuation, health information services in public libraries, libraries and productive aging, and planning and implementing an intergenerational and intercultural reading and discussion program. LFF, formerly known as Americans for Libraries Council, is "a nonprofit organization that supports innovation and investment in America's libraries ... [by transforming them] into 21st century community centers for information and education." http://www.lff.org/LFF_Resources_P.html Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 18, 2009 The Living Library
This organization promotes confronting and understanding your prejudices by creating a system in which participants ("readers") may "check-out" individuals for short face-to-face discussions. These individuals represent the "disabled, the Muslim, the HIV infected or the refugee," and others. The site provides a history of the organization (started by the Stop the Violence group in Denmark), details for organizers and potential "living books," and an events list. http://living-library.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Jun 25, 2008 Living Library Seminar: How to Borrow Real Life Experience
Material from a 2007 seminar that shared experiences from Australia and Belgium about the Living Library, a program in which readers "[b]orrow someone who is an expert in their field, has significant experience to share, or is passionate about a hobby. 'Loans' take the form of a conversation." Includes presentations on community cohesion, and photos and details from a Living Library event. From the British Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/communityservices/events/Living+Library+seminar.htm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jun 23, 2008 Nine to Nineteen: Youth in Museums and Libraries: A Practitioner's Guide
This 2008 report examines and shares best practices for youth programs at museums and libraries, covering topics such as the importance of museums and libraries to youth, the role of young people, and strategies for success. Includes case studies, descriptions of initiatives, and funding, evaluation, and out-of-school resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Institute of Museum and Library Services. http://www.imls.gov/pdf/YouthGuide.pdf Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Museums Last updated Jul 8, 2008 |
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