Photo: Second-Half Travels, Public reading room, Bibliothèque Nationale de France Richelieu (Some rights reserved)
Library = Building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to // Edificio o sala que contiene libros, publicaciones periódicas y otros medios para que las personas puedan tomar prestados, leer, escuchar, mirar o consultar
Planeta.com spotlights good practices around the world and we’ll be mentioning some of our favorite libraries cultural connections on May 21, Cultural Diversity Day. Join us for our annual linguistic pachanga on September 8, International Literacy Day.
Many libraries are forward-thinking, digitally literate and public-facing. Favorite examples are embedded throughout Planeta.com.
Questions
- What is a library?
- What is your favorite public library?
- What makes a library effective?
- Have you registered for a library card?
- Does your library have a Facebook page? Other social web interactive platforms?
- What roles do libraries play now compared to 20 years ago? 10 years ago? 10 years from now?
- In what ways are libraries helpful to out-of-town visitors?
- In what ways do libraries help connect locals with a diverse cultural world?
- In what ways do libraries interact with digital literacy efforts?
- How does my library compare with other libraries?
- What ebook and audio book services are available with your local library card? // ¿Qué servicios de libros electrónicos y audiolibros están disponibles con la tarjeta de su biblioteca local?
Quotes
The future of libraries isn’t paper vs digital, but rather how digital extends the power of written knowledge. // El futuro de las bibliotecas no es el papel frente a lo digital, sino más bien cómo lo digital amplía el poder del conocimiento escrito.
– Francesco Pisano
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