scholarly journals Utjecaj Narodne knjižnice na kvalitetu života nezaposlenih građana = Influence of the Public Library on Unemployed Citizens’ Quality of Life

Bosniaca ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (26) ◽  
pp. 52-71
Author(s):  
Andreja Zubac ◽  
Ana Barbarić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Organizational Skills ◽  
The Public ◽  
Skills Learning ◽  
Socially Excluded

Cilj je rada predstaviti rezultate istraživanja o potrebama nezaposlenih građana Osječko-baranjske županije u svrhu unapređenja spoznaja o poboljšanju službi, usluga, programa i aktivnosti narodnih knjižnica te utjecaja na kvalitetu života nezaposlenih građana. Istraživanje je provedeno kvantitativnom metodom slučajnog uzorka (N = 250). U članku je prikazana slika stanja prije globalne zdravstvene pandemije COVID-19, krize koja je utjecala na cijeli svijet. Prikupljeni podaci statistički su obrađeni u Statističkom paketu za društvene znanosti primjenom opisne i korelacijske analize između dvije skupine varijabli te su izraženi u postotcima. Najvažniji rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da ispitani građani imaju potrebu za učenjem u sastavu cjeloživotnog obrazovanja, ali da su se, s druge strane, u najvećem ukupnom postotku na ponuđene potrebe u knjižničnom prostoru, izjasnili da nemaju potrebe. Najizraženije potrebe ispitanih građana su potrebe za učenjem engleskoga i njemačkoga jezika; računalnim i tehničkim vještinama, potreba za usavršavanjem komunikacijskih vještina; usavršavanjem dodatnih socijalnih vještina kroz timski rad, upoznavanjem pravila poslovnog bontona, stjecanjem organizacijskih vještina, promocijskih vještina, učenjem neverbalne komunikacije ili govora tijela. Rezultat istraživanja pokazao je da, unatoč tomu što je dio ispitanika (41,6 %) član narodne knjižnice, i dalje ima različite potrebe u sastavu cjeloživotnog obrazovanja, a njihova im narodna knjižnica ne pruža mogućnost ispunjavanja. Pokazao je i to da nisu sve narodne knjižnice u Osječko-baranjskoj županiji otvorene za sve korisnike. Nezaposleni, društveno isključeni građani mišljenja su da narodna knjižnica može pomoći u razvoju zajednice, ali ne i nezaposlenima. = The aim of this paper is to present the results of the research on the needs of unemployed citizens in the Osijek-Baranja County with the purpose of improving the knowledge of advancing the services, programs, and activities of public libraries, as well as the quality of life of unemployed citizens. Research was conducted using the random sampling method (N=250). The article presents a picture of the situation before the global COVID-19 health pandemic, the crisis that affected the whole world. The collected data was statistically analyzed in SPSS, the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, using correlation and descriptive analysis on two groups and was thereafter expressed in percentages. The most important results of the research showed that the selected citizens have a need for lifelong learning, but that at the same time the largest percentage of them do not have the need to fulfill the named needs in a library space. Most pronounced needs of tested citizens are the needs to learn English and German; computer and technical skills, the need to perfect communication skills; perfecting additional social skills through teamwork, familiarizing oneself with workspace etiquette, gaining organizational skills, promotional skills, learning nonverbal communication or body language. The results show that public libraries do not allow a portion of the subjects (41.6%) to fulfill their needs, despite them having a membership to the public library and having different needs for lifelong learning. Likewise, results show that not all public libraries within the Osijek-Baranja County are open to all users. Socially excluded unemployed citizens believe that the public library can help develop communities and unemployed citizens alike.

Smart libraries for smart cities: a historic opportunity for quality public libraries in India

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheshagiri Kulkarni ◽  
M. Dhanamjaya
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Library System ◽  
Service Staff ◽  
Average Size

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study globally successful public library systems with reference to their infrastructure, physical space, services, collection, processes, finances and best practices and recommend models, structure and minimum standards for smart public libraries of the upcoming 100 smart cities of India. Design/methodology/approach An email with 14 questions was sent to 50 public library system across the world. A sample of n = 18 responses were received. Findings The finding suggests that all the libraries have a central library and a good network of branch libraries across respective cities with adequate staff and collection to cater to the needs of the public. The size of the central library varied from 8,000 m2 (Cologne Public Library) – 86,000 m2 (Boston public library) and average size of the branch library varied from 200 m2 (Aarhaus) – 1,582 m2 (Barcelona). Monthly average users varied from 96,000 (Moscow) – 1.5 million (Toronto). Social implications The Indian public library system remains uneven throughout the country with varying levels of legislation, financing and quality of library services. Even a room with few books is considered as a library. The results of this study will help develop a quality public library system of global standard and ensure that libraries are transformed into knowledge hubs. Originality/value This study is a unique exploration in which different types of libraries are defined in terms of physical space, service, staff, collection based on a global model which ensures uniform growth and development of public library systems in upcoming smart cities of India.

A Study on Measuring the Relationship Between the Library and Quality of Life of Local Residents

Libri ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-126
Author(s):  
Younghee Noh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
The Public ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Public Library Users

AbstractIn this study, we explore a strategy to strengthen the library’s role of enhancing the quality of life for residents by identifying relationships between user satisfaction with library services and their quality of life. Questionnaires were distributed to public library users and normal distribution (skewness and kurtosis) and reliability of the measurement tools were validated. The results of this study show that satisfaction with the library staff has a positive influence on the participants’ living satisfaction, self-efficacy, and emotional stability. Second, an evaluation of their satisfaction with the library overall showed a significantly positive influence on their living satisfaction as well positive thinking. In conclusion, investment in libraries leads the public to be satisfied with their overall life, think of their future positively, have confidence to perform their roles successfully, and gain a sense of freedom with continuing stability.

scholarly journals Peran Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunung Kidul dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Masyarakat Pesisir Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Yanuar Yoga Prasetyawan ◽  
Ika Krismayani ◽  
Mecca Arfa ◽  
Arina Faila Saufa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
The Public

Abstrak Sebagai lembaga yang berfungsi menyimpan dan menyebarluaskan informasi, perpustakaan juga mempunyai andil besar untuk turut serta meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat. Dalam hal ini, perpustakaan diharapkan mampu menyelesaikan permasalahan yang ada di masyarakat tidak hanya dalam bidang pendidikan namun juga bidang lainnya seperti sosial dan ekonomi. Melalui penelitian ini diharapkan mampu mengkaji dan menganalisis peran Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunungkidul dalam meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat pesisir Gunungkidul yang relatif masih rendah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Peneliti melakukan wawancara kepada 4 (empat) informan; yaitu Kepala Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunungkidul, seorang pustakawan Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunungkidul, dan 2 (dua) orang anggota pelatihan membatik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kondisi ekonomi masyarakat pesisir Gunungkidul Yogyakarta relatif masih memprihatinkan, karena mayoritas pekerjaannya sebagai nelayan yang hasilnya belum mencukupi kebutuhan kesehariannya. Selain itu, minimnya kesadaran akan pentingnya pendidikan di wilayah setempat mengakibatkan banyaknyaanak usia sekolahyang tidak melanjutkan pendidikan ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi, lalu memutuskan untuk merantau ke kota-kota besar untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan. Oleh karena itu, Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunungkidul telah melakukan beberapa program layanan berbasis pemberdayaan masyarakat; seperti perpustakaan keliling ke daerah-daerah terpencil, perpustakaan keliling pantai,One Home One Library, pelatihan membatik, dan pelatihan pemasaran produk secara online. Dengan kegiatan-kegiatan tersebut, Perpustakaan Umum Kabupaten Gunungkidul tidak hanya berhasil memenuhi kebutuhan informasi masyarakat setempat, namun juga mampu memperbaiki kualitas hidup terutama dalam bidang pendidikan dan ekonomi. Kegiatan yang telah berjalan tersebut mampu menjadi role model bagi perpustakaan umum lainnya agar turut membantu memperbaiki kualitas hidup masyarakat penggunanya melalui kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat.   Kata Kunci: Perpustakaan Umum, Pemberdayaan masyarakat, masyarakat pesisir   Abstract As an institution that functions and disseminates information, a library also has a big part to participate in improving the quality of life of community. In this case, the library is expected to be able to solve the problems that exist in society not only in the field of education but also other areas, such as social and economic areas. This research is expected to study and analyze the role of the Public Library of Gunungkidul Regency in improving the quality of life of Gunungkidul coastal communities which is still relatively low.This research uses qualitative method with case study approach. The researchers interviewed 4 (four) informants; namely the Head of Public Library of Gunungkidul Regency, the librarian of Public Library of Gunungkidul Regency, and 2 (two) members of the training of batik. The result of this research indicate that the economic condition of Gunungkidul coastal communities Yogyakarta is relatively still concerned, because the majority of their work as a fisherman does not meet the need of their daily needs. In addition, the lack of awareness of the importance of education in the local area resulted in the number of school-age children who did not continue their education to a higher level, then decided to urbanize to get job in big cities. Therefore, the Public Library of Gunungkidul Regency has undertaken some community empowerment based on service programs; such as mobile libraries to remote areas, coastal libraries, One Home One Library, batik training, and online product marketing training. With these activities, the Public Library of Gunungkidul Regency not only succeeds in meeting the information needs of the local community, but also is able to improve the quality of life, especially in education and economy areas. Activities that have been undertaken are able to become a role model for other public libraries to help improve the quality of community life through community empowerment activities.   Key Words: public library; community empowerment; coastal communities

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM IN KOTA REGION (RAJASTHAN)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Dr. Gurnam Singh ◽  
Dr.Deepak Kumar Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Intellectual Development ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
The Public ◽  
Great Achievement ◽  
Power House ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Intellectual Power

The public libraries play very important role in fostering the intellectual development of society at large. They support both formal and non-formal education systems of our society. They are considered as People’s University and serve as a center for self-education and lifelong learning. They are considered to be an intellectual power house which strives to fulfill and meet the educational needs of the public through varied resources and services Presented Research Paper reveals that  Rajasthan State are need urgent attention on the District Public libraries for  lack of staff and insufficient budget. It’s great achievement that in 2006, Library legislation passed in Rajasthan but not seems their major effects till today. I think Rajasthan needs advocacy to run the Public libraries. In Rajasthan, maximum libraries are facing the problem of book losses and no regular basis stock verification done. Hope after reviewing this study Govt. of Rajasthan will observe the pros and cons.

scholarly journals El espacio como prioridad en los modelos de gestión de las bibliotecas públicas

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Lázaro-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Research Laboratory ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Information Control ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Management Models ◽  
Library As Place

Una de las principales virtudes de los estudios de satisfacción de personas usuarias en bibliotecas es que sitúan el foco de las acciones de evaluación para la mejora precisamente en lo que dichas personas creen y estiman que es necesario mejorar. Si se acepta que la persona usuaria es lo más valioso de una biblioteca, dichos estudios adquieren definitivamente un valor incuestionable a tener en cuenta en los modelos de gestión de las bibliotecas. Con todo, en esta comunicación se presentan los resultados e implicaciones de estudios de satisfacción de personas usuarias llevados a cabo por el laboratorio de investigación Secaba-Lab. Se parte de las conclusiones alcanzadas en estudios a bibliotecas universitarias y, desde ahí, se presentan los resultados del estudio llevado a cabo a la biblioteca pública de Jovellanos (Gijón) en 2017. Las conclusiones son claras: de acuerdo a la valoración de las personas usuarias, la dimensión sobre la que más se desea mejora es la de la biblioteca como espacio frente a las del valor afectivo del servicio y el control de la información. Desde ahí, se plantea y se reflexiona en torno a la necesidad de incluir las implicaciones de dichas conclusiones en los modelos de gestión en bibliotecas públicas, situando a la dimensión de a biblioteca como espacio como eje vertebral prioritario en los futuros modelos de gestión. [The main characteristic of the studies about libraries and user’s satisfaction is that the focus for the evaluation is placed on what the users believe it is needed to improve. If it is accepted that the user is the essence of libraries, user’s satisfaction studies acquire an unquestionable value to be taken into account for the library management models. In this communication are shown both the results and implications of user’s satisfaction studies carried out by the Secaba-Lab research laboratory. All is based in the conclusions reached in several studies carried out in university libraries and the results of the study carried out in the public library of Jovellanos (Gijón). According to the users, libraries need to improve the dimension of the library as place rather than the affect of service and the information control. Thus, it is needed to include the implications of those conclusions in the management models for public libraries, placing the dimension of the library as place as the priority to improve the quality of libraries.]

scholarly journals Application of the WHOQOL-BREF in a community segment as a subsidy for health promotion actions

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 495-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Ramos de Andrade Antunes Gomes ◽  
Edgar Merchan Hamann ◽  
Maria Margarita Urdaneta Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Study Region ◽  
The Public ◽  
Environment Domain ◽  
Negative Feelings

Introduction: This article presents the results of a research whose objective was to verify the prevalence of the perception reports regarding quality of life of library attendees in the public libraries in the Brazilian capital Federal District (FD) and the surrounding region and to analyse the factors related to dissatisfaction. Methods: An epidemiological transversal study was conducted in 592 individuals aged above 12 years old through the application of the WHOQOL-BREF/WHO questionnaire. Results: Higher frequencies of dissatisfaction were observed among women with ages above 25, with lower personal income and lower educational level. Dissatisfaction regarding the physical domain was more prevalent in the surrounding region than in the FD. Under the psychological domain, dissatisfaction predominated in people in the FD. Negative feelings, concentration difficulties and dissatisfaction regarding personal safety were referred by more than 25% of participants in both regions. Regarding the environment domain, lack of money and of leisure opportunities were the main complaints. In spite of these findings, interviewees referred being very satisfied with their health and quality of life. Conclusions: The results can be a sign that the quality of life in the study region is in alert level. A careful look at these data is needed to identify alternatives to change this situation, with effective actions for Health Promotion and development strategies for the study area. A planning and an intervention in the area of health education in public libraries is recommended, since these are very important social loci, that can be engaged in health promotion and disease prevention actions in the communities.

scholarly journals IT in public libraries: seeking out the user's perspective.

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (70) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Colette Coles
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Public Library Users ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Electronic Sources

Explores the results of interviews with 301 public library users regarding users' attitudes to IT and levels of IT literacy. Attitudes averaged 47% positive, 30% negative and 23% neutral. Other views concerned the impact of technology on work, children and quality of life. Library users displayed varying levels of IT literacy. Six types of users were identified: non-users (technophobes); reluctant/anxious; work-related; casual/occasional ; experience/regular and high flyers (technophiles). lt is essential to understand how public library users perceive lT if electronic sources are to be successfully implemented in public libraries.

Reversing the gaze on race, social justice, and inclusion in public librarianship

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Amber Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
The Public ◽  
Race And Class ◽  
The Gaze ◽  
Socially Constructed ◽  
Historical Times ◽  
Diversity Studies

While contemporary revisionist narratives frame the public library as a benevolent and neutral community resource, it has existed for over two centuries and has a deeply shaded past. Particularly, public libraries played key roles in projects tied to the industrialist mission of states and the education of select social groups during key historical times. In no uncertain terms, these were inherently racist and colonial projects in which libraries helped proffer socially constructed and politically motivated ideas of race and class. This work draws on relevant and important work in anti-oppression studies, Black studies, critical diversity studies, and Critical Race Theory (CRT) to trouble contemporary revisionist perspectives in public librarianship to show how they further entrench monocultural normativity and structural racism. It also draws on scholarship in anti-racism studies to reimagine possibilities for public librarianship that genuinely reflect its core values of equity and justice.

The e-book war in Denmark

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Worsøe-Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Book Market ◽  
The Public ◽  
Library System ◽  
Commercial Market ◽  
Book World ◽  
Traditional Understanding

The aim is to investigate how digitisation and in particular e-books have changed relations between private players and public institutions within the Danish book world through a case study of eReolen, a private-public partnership functioning as common platform for public libraries’ lending of e-books in Denmark. Traditional and new models of the book world are discussed as the basis of understanding relations between the players. A new way of analysing the field outlined by literary sociologist, Professor Johan Svedjedal, is adopted. The main conclusions are that the lending of e-books has disrupted the traditional understanding and interaction between the public library system and the commercial book market. In addition, the Danish library system through the partnership has taken on a new function in relation to the commercial market, namely acting as the engine in building a market for Danish e-books.

Perceptions towards the quality of public services in Romania. Poor outcomes of public administration reforms?

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-285
Author(s):  
Claudia Petrescu ◽  
Flavis Mihalache
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Public Services ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Administration Reform

Public services represent an important dimension of quality of society, as they create the contextual conditions for people to further their quality of life. Romanian public administration reform has brought about a constant institutional transformation, which has influenced both the specific features and the quality of the services. This article aims to analyse trends regarding the perceived quality of public services in Romania, in European comparative perspective, using the data of the European Quality of Life Survey (2003–2016). The article aims to understand the low satisfaction with public services in Romania against the background of the public service reform measures taken by government in this period. The article describes the context of Romanian public administration and public service reform, the most important public policy measures adopted and the most important challenges. The lack of vision in the public service reform, the partial introduction of reform elements, the permanent and, sometimes, conflicting changes are issues that may have influenced the way in which the population perceives the quality of public services. The decentralisation process of public services and the insufficient allocation of public funds for delivering such services at local level might have an impact on their quality and quantity perceived by the population. Keywords: public services; public administration reform; citizens’ satisfaction; New Public Management; New Weberianism.

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