Tag: Public Libraries
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Digital Experiences in Physical Spaces: Virtual Reality and Public Libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand
Presents selected results from research exploring the use and role of virtual reality (VR) in public libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand. Interviews with public library staff responsible for VR services in 9 public libraries found that digital inclusion and supporting communities’ digital literacy skills and experiences were the key motivations behind the introduction of VR.…
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Is Your Library Website Missing Essential Information?: A Comparison and Evaluation of Public Library Websites in Australia, Canada, and United States
This paper describes the findings of a quantitative study of 1,698 public library websites in Australia, Canada, and the United States over a period of three years using a spreadsheet protocol. The purpose of the research was to evaluate public library websites, available online sources, and whether library staff were available to respond to users’…