Chapter 10 Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, readers should have a better understanding of:

• identify the role public libraries play in socio-ecosystems;

• explain current paradigm shifts in the information profession;

• discuss responses to natural and systemic disasters; and

• apply whole systems thinking to create sustainable, resilient libraries and communities.

Chapter 10 Instructor PowerPoint

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Chapter 10 Discussion Questions

The following questions are included in the textbook.

1. What would a community-led library look like? How could policies be created with public input?

2. How does whole systems thinking impact your understanding of public libraries?

Additional questions proposed by the author but not included in the textbook.

1. What roles can public libraries play as community anchors?

2. What are the top three challenges public libraries are facing today?

3. What services should public libraries provide to create sustainable, resilient communities?

4. Given the variety of roles public libraries play in public life, what skills are necessary for twenty-first-century librarians?

Handouts

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Related Chapters

The following chapters are referenced in Chapter 10 and may assist in expanding your classroom instruction and discussions.

• Chapter 1: What it Means to be an Information Professional Today

• Chapter 2: History of Libraries, Information, and Communities

• Chapter 3: The Transformative Information Landscape

• Chapter 4: Information Communities

• Chapter 5: Information Needs

• Chapter 7: Equity of Access, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Chapter 18: Teaching Users: Information and Technology Literacy Instruction

• Chapter 20: Creation Culture and Makerspaces

• Chapter 22: Change Management

• Chapter 23: Community Resilience

• Chapter 24: Managing Budgets

• Chapter 25: Managing Human Resources

• Chapter 30: Communication, Marketing, and Outreach Strategies

• Chapter 31: Advocacy

• Chapter 32: Information Policy

• Chapter 38: Intellectual Freedom

• Chapter 39: Career Management Strategies for Lifelong Success