Library: A revolutionary concept

Posted by: bluesyemre | November 10, 2022

Library: A revolutionary concept

Library – A revolutionary concept! It is so true that if public libraries didn’t already exist, our current political system would never allow us to build them. The concept it too revolutionary: All of the knowledge and entertainment of humanity made available, to everyone.

What libraries do, deliver, invent and innovate – all for the betterment of community, society, learning and democracy is incredible. We can never fit it all into a simple blog but take a look at just a very few examples of what is going on.

NURTURE THEM! IF LIBRARIES DIDN'T already exist, our current political system would never allow us to build them. The concept it too revolutionary: All of the knowledge and entertainment of humanity made available, to everyone #libraries https://t.co/NLZiyZvmDT via @wired
— SOLUS (@solusuk) November 7, 2022

“The Great Reknitting”- Libraries Can Unite a Lonely, Divided Nation. The country’s most egalitarian institutions #publiclibraries are a crucial place to start.#GreatReknitting #libraries #loneliness #healing #FreePublicSpace #Community https://t.co/f4k3FyVEv5
— liz McGettigan (@lizmcgettigan) October 27, 2022

We love library mystery and mayhem! A rare book laced with a deadly poison was discovered by librarians in Leeds as part of a global search for toxic texts on shelves across the world.

A rare book laced with a deadly poison has been discovered by librarians in Leeds as part of a global search for toxic texts on shelves across the world. Watch here https://t.co/WLwhqfn2cI @leedslibraries #libraries #preservation #heritage https://t.co/06hmdwBVKW pic.twitter.com/8TgnRJh9fa
— liz McGettigan (@lizmcgettigan) October 28, 2022

Library marketing is so important! Take a look at Public Libraries South Australia’s new branding and key message ‘For all who seek’ for the South Australian Public Library Network.

Public Libraries South Australia – proud to unveil the new branding and key message ‘For all who seek’ for the South Australian Public Library Network. Watch the launch video here. https://t.co/RFZQfIW63p via @YouTube #libraries #librarymarketing #publiclibraries #librarybranding
— SOLUS (@solusuk) November 9, 2022

What’s the purpose of libraries? Who do they serve? Listen to the podcast

Rethinking Libraries This podcast from ABC about rethinking libraries in the modern age makes has some wonderful information and insights from some of the top library minds in Australia! via Suzie Gately #libraries #australia #podcast https://t.co/8eb8tGSpjx
— SOLUS (@solusuk) November 7, 2022

“Words Grow Minds” New literacy campaign aimed at children with developmental vulnerabilities

"Words Grow Minds" New literacy campaign aimed at children with developmental vulnerabilities https://t.co/xEP3u5odjF @ALIANational #libraries #reading #literacy #children pic.twitter.com/qkIhTeQGUG
— SOLUS (@solusuk) November 9, 2022

Libraries Connected has published its new strategic plan for 2023 to 2027, with a focus on creating a more diverse library workforce, building a robust evidence base on the impact of libraries and developing a stronger voice for the sector as it works with local and national government.

Libraries Connected's new #strategicplan focusing on #diversity and improved #data #evidence base on the #impact of libraries and developing a stronger #voice for the sector as it works with local and national government. #libraries @libsconnected https://t.co/64rRfXLJNv pic.twitter.com/lcftAhGgUY
— SOLUS (@solusuk) November 7, 2022

Erik is our 3rd guest interview in our amazing global mover and shakers series in the library industry.

In the spotlight with @erikboekesteijn! As libraries look to the future, we ask global movers and shakers in library industry what makes them tick. Erik has worked with hundreds of libraries around the world. Read the interview here https://t.co/g8NiG9zdBb pic.twitter.com/TydJs91zIF
— SOLUS (@solusuk) October 25, 2022

We must nurture libraries as they have an important role to play in reknitting the human connections that are being lost to the way we live and work now, to remote work, to loneliness.
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