Libraries building Communities, Communities building Libraries

Libraries building Communities, Communities building Libraries

Deborah JacobsDirector, Global LibrariesDeputy Director, Special Initiatives

A call to action

June 16, 2009


3© 2009 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |

Seattle Public Library, Beacon Hill Branch


Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation


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Guided by the belief that all lives have equal value and every person deserves the right to live a healthy, productive life.


Global Libraries Initiative

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We believe that: Access to information helps people transform their lives

Too few have access to technology, creating a severe digital divideWe must use our voice loudly and effectively to strengthen and

champion libraries © 2009 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |



Libraries must meet user needs; library workers need skill building and training, libraries must offer an inviting public space; libraries must build public support; and libraries must have strong library systems and supporting institutions.



A new direction for Seattle Public Library


The New LibraryVi

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Traditional Library

Cultural, Literacy

& Life skills programming


There is NO TIME better than NOW to be a librarian


This is the moment to renew, revitalize and transform ourselves and our libraries.

Thank You

Libraries building Communities, Communities building Libraries

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