A library visit is more than just a number: The value and impact of public libraries

How do we understand and talk about the value and impact of a library? And the way it affects people and communities?

In Denmark, the debate about public libraries often refers to a handful of established key performance figures: How many people visit our public libraries and how many materials do they borrow?

A mixed-method study from Roskilde Libraries shows new ways of understanding, studying and talking about the value of the library. It unfolds new insights into what public libraries mean to both individuals and communities.

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PKSB Subject Headings

This webinar supports the following PKSB headings:

11. Leadership, advocacy, influencing and personal effectiveness

Biography

Christian Lauersen is director of libraries and citizen services in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark. . He believes that libraries are crucial institutions for all communities, helping to create an open, more diverse, inclusive and equal world. One of Christian’s main professional interests is how shared public places like libraries foster stronger communities. He is proud founder of Library Planet - a crowdsourced travel guide to libraries of the world - and the very first library bossa nova song. Alongside his library career, Christian likes cycling, LEGO and socks.

Twitter: @clauersen
Blog: https://christianlauersen.net/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauersen/
  

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