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Public Library Innovation
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Public libraries play a vital role in community
development
www.eifl.net
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EIFL-PLIPPublic Library Innovation Programme
Supports public libraries to use ICT to implement innovative community development services focused on:
• Children and youth at risk
• Farming and farmers
• Health information
• Employment and job creation
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PLIP’s approach
1. Grant support
2. Capacity building (impact assessment & advocacy skills)
3. Sharing learning so other libraries can replicate successful services
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Achievements12 new public library services using ICT to address community needs in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.
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The new services• Free access to computers & ICT training
• Reaching remote and vulnerable communities
• Local content; appropriate information
• Creating links & networks – to funding, information, a wider world
• Partnerships for development
• Using diverse technology – computers, Internet, radio, mobile phones, video....
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CommunityImpact
• Library uses ICT to connect 201 isolated Chilean farmers to government support and services.
• 21 rural libraries provide first talking books for visually impaired people in Mongolia.
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CommunityImpact
• 1,600 health-workers in Kenya learn online research skills through library e-health service.
• 43 traditional artists learn modern digital design skills in Nepal.
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Community impact
• Macedonia library helps 41 jobseekers find jobs.
• 190 vulnerable youth in Northern Ghana learn computer + leadership skills.
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Community impact
• Zambian street children have access to library’s computer-based literacy training.
• Serbia library’s online market increases farmers’ fruit, livestock and dairy sales.
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Libraries benefit
• Funding - all 12 services received funding to sustain the new services.
• Skills - librarians learnt new computer, advocacy and research skills.
• Partnerships - partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, business.
• Popularity - increased membership and user numbers.
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Conclusions
• Communities benefit from innovative public library services.
• Libraries are reliable and trusted places to initiate community development services.
• Librarians have the will, skills and talent to innovate, using ICT.
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Conclusions
• Library computers link communities to valuable sources of support.
• Evidence of positive impact drives service sustainability.
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“I was very surprised when people who saw me on the Internet started getting in touch with me. I also found new customers. I think that the Internet is a good way of associating farmers and a good way of exchanging
experiences.”Mr Dejan Stanković, cheese producer