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O transformacji bibliotek w perspektywie futurologicznej
On the transformation of libraries in a futurological perspective

Author(s): Zbigniew Gruszka
Subject(s): Library operations and management, Electronic information storage and retrieval, Sociology of Culture, Globalization
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: tomorrow’s library; library vision; futurological perspective;

Summary/Abstract: The transformation of libraries is inevitable. Many of the library branches have successfully found themselves in a new global perspective, developing regional and local activities, closely engaging in work with individual users. In the article, the author discusses the topic of libraries in the future at four levels: global, regional, local and individual. The analysis, based on selected documents, led to the statement that the vision of the libraries in the future puts great emphasis on knowledge and real needs of local communities, as well as on the need of regular advocacy for libraries and also on overcoming internal and external barriers.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 212-222
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish