People prefer to live in a neighborhood with a public library and perceive library access as an enhancement to the quality of life

Libraries Value to Neighborhoods

While there is no spending money at public libraries, having a library near a local business increases sales and spending.

The Value of Proximity to Libraries

Libraries are a safe, all-inclusive environment that often make people feel at home, leading to a unique space for public forums, networking, book clubs, and more.

Libraries as a Gathering Place

Libraries serve as a tourist attraction in many major cities, drawing in folks from out of town and therefore aiding the economy

Libraries as a Tourist Destination

- Value to Neighborhoods
- Value of Proximity to Libraries
- Gathering Place
- Tourist Destination

New York University

The idea that libraries still function as an environment for teaching, learning and research despite advances in technology. Instead of becoming obsolete due to the accessibility of these new technologies, libraries should instead be the center of these advancements.

Library as Place

"Library as place - Libraries Matter", American Library Association, dynamically generated page.
http://www.ala.org/tools/research/librariesmatter/key-terms/library-place (Accessed July 24, 2021)

Library as place - Libraries Matter

- Up until the 1950’s: fixed function design
- 50’s: modular design
- 60’s: romantic architectural style
- 80’s: computer stations
- 90’s: online access
* “Library as place” concept introduced
- 2000’s: information commons space
- 10’s: learning commons space 

Trends in Library Space Design

- Digital Storytelling
- Digital Scholarship
- Library Automation
- Digital Archives

Technology Used in Libraries

The Value of Physical Libraries

- Academic Library as Place
- Public Library as Place
- Special Library as Place


Types of Libraries as Places

In Library and Information Science, it is important to acknowledge that Librarians will be sought out to answer hard as well as lifechanging questions. How do you help runaways, poverty, and homelessness? What do you do to make sure they have a chance at life?

Homelessness and Runaways

How Librarians interact, develop, and improve communities they are in. How librarians tackle issues in the environment around them(ie. Poverty, learning issues, and illiteracy

Community Development

Library Partnerships are collaborations between libraries and the rest of the community. Partnerships can help with collection development, funding, and building a positive relationship with the community.

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