How Libraries Anticipate and Respond to Community Information Needs
Community Information (CI) & Public Libraries
Outcomes of CI Involvement in the 1970s
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Our Rich Findings: CI in the '70s-'00s. Then & Now--PLs:
Major Differences Since 1970s
Change in CI Formats Past Five Years
Why Are We Here?
Site Visits to 3 US Communities with PL/CN Involvement
What We’ve Found Out about Public Library Community Nets
Benefits of Library CN by Broad Category As Seen by Users
Increased Access to Information Resources
Increased Access to Organizations and People
Increased Effectiveness of Community Organizations
Contributions to Personal Gains and Empowerment
Contributions to a Stronger Community
Promoting a New View of the Library
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