Public Library Programming and Events for Overcoming Social Divisions

IF 0.8 4区管理学 Q3 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Libri-International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-01 DOI:10.1515/libri-2023-0014

Tomoya Igarashi, Masanori Koizumi, Jamie Johnston

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Abstract

Abstract Increasing and persistent social divisions are a global challenge that threaten the stability of our societies and soundness of our democracies. Public libraries can potentially play an ameliorative role in reducing these divisions. Qualitative data analysis of Oslo’s public library system’s (Deichman) programming and events is used to understand how libraries are addressing social divisions in their communities. The findings suggest that a variety of events organized by Deichman directly contribute to overcoming social divisions, especially those related to economic inequalities, sociocultural factors, and the unequal access to digital technologies. Deichman also appears to contribute to overcoming social divisions indirectly through its programing and events related to more traditional library services. The study concludes that Deichman may be a significant player in addressing social divisions. Lastly, the study provides important insights into the role of libraries as social arenas and their ability to foster community resilience, tolerance, and democracy.

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克服社会分裂的公共图书馆规划和活动

不断增加和持续的社会分裂是一项全球性挑战，威胁着我们社会的稳定和民主的健全。公共图书馆可以在减少这些分歧方面发挥潜在的改善作用。对奥斯陆公共图书馆系统(Deichman)的规划和活动进行定性数据分析，以了解图书馆如何解决社区中的社会分歧。研究结果表明，Deichman组织的各种活动直接有助于克服社会分化，特别是那些与经济不平等、社会文化因素和数字技术获取不平等有关的社会分化。Deichman似乎还通过其与更传统的图书馆服务相关的规划和活动间接地为克服社会分歧作出了贡献。该研究得出结论，戴克曼可能是解决社会分化问题的重要参与者。最后，该研究对图书馆作为社会舞台的作用及其促进社区恢复力、宽容和民主的能力提供了重要见解。

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Libri-International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

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期刊介绍： Libri, International Journal of Libraries and Information Services, investigates the functions of libraries and information services from both a historical and present-day perspective and analyses the role of information in cultural, organizational, national and international developments. The periodical reports on current trends in librarianship worldwide and describes the transformation of libraries and information services resulting from the introduction of new information technologies and working methods. Background information and the latest research findings in librarianship and information science are made accessible to experts and a broader public. Articles are in English and conform to the highest academic standards.