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1. Design Thinking in Action: Changing the Public Service Model.

Author

Chase, Stephanie

Subjects
*DESIGN thinking, *LIBRARY personnel, *PUBLIC libraries, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article discusses collaboration between the Chicago Public Library, DOKK1 public library in Aarhus, Denmark, supported by the Gates Foundation, about design thinking. Topics discussed include design thinking process proposed in Herbert Simon's book "The Sciences of the Artificial", facilitator Dri Ralph who led the participating staff in an all-day session using the IDEO Toolkit developed for libraries as a guide and observation of the Brookwood Library patron behavior.

Published
2016

2. Adversary or Ally?

Author

Miller, Rebecca T.

Subjects
*LIBRARIES & business, *FEE-based library services, *PUBLIC libraries, *RATE of return, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The author reflects on the issuance of fees and fines for business purposes by libraries. Topics discussed include the Park Ridge Public Library in Illinois, examination of the return on investment (ROI) by libraries, and interactions between the library and its patrons. In addition, she also talks about the risk of fees or fines on library access.

Published
2016

3. IL Filtering Legislation Stirs Discord.

Author

Peet, Lisa

Subjects
*PUBLIC libraries, *INTERNET access for library users, *LIBRARY research, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARIANS, *LIBRARY laws, CHILDREN'S Internet Protection Act (U.S.), ILLINOIS state politics & government
Abstract

The article discusses the introduction of the Internet Screening in Public Libraries Act (ISPLA) to the Illinois General Assembly, focusing on opposition to the bill by the American Library Association (ALA) and Illinois Library Association (ILA). Other topics include information on supporters and opponents of the bill, the bill's resemblance to the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and how the bill puts the burden of determining legitimate research on patrons and librarians.

Published
2015

4. Going Beneath the Surface: Outreach to Latino and Other Communities.

Author

Civitello, Amanda

Subjects
*PUBLIC libraries, *HISPANIC Americans & libraries, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY planning, *FUNCTIONAL literacy
Abstract

The article discusses the initiatives of the Waukegan Public Library in Illinois to conduct and environmental scan on the perspectives of Latinos regarding library service. Topics mentioned include the launch of a promoters program to leverage personal networks of volunteers, organization of an in-depth review of the library's operating statistics and existing patron demographics, and the library's strategic plan with an emphasis on functional literacy.

Published
2017

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