The Challenges and Possibilities for Digital Inclusion Increase in Lithuanian Public Libraries
The Challenges and Possibilities for Digital Inclusion Increase in Lithuanian Public Libraries
Author(s): Kristina Kulikauskienė, Diana ŠaparnienėSubject(s): Archiving, Information Architecture, Electronic information storage and retrieval
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Public libraries; Digital inclusion increase; Digital exclusion;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine the current state of digital inclusion activities in Lithuanian public libraries, to identify the major challenges that libraries face, and to forecast opportunities for digital inclusion growth. Theoretical conception of digital inclusion activities provided by public libraries is presented based on scientific literature findings. The empirical research findings - content analysis of public libraries textual and statistical activity reports - are also presented, revealing the situation of the implementation of digital inclusion activities in Lithuanian public libraries over the last five years and allowing to identify the main arising challenges and opportunities for digital inclusion increase.
Journal: Organizacijų vadyba: sisteminiai tyrimai
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 89
- Page Range: 49-66
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English