The impact of Twitter on libraries: a critical review of the literature

E Vassilakaki, E Garoufallou - The electronic library, 2015 - emerald.com
Purpose–The paper aims to present a critical review on the adoption and use of Twitter in
libraries. Twitter, a microblogging service, is becoming more and more popular among …

Impact of community engagement on public acceptance towards waste-to-energy incineration projects: Empirical evidence from China

Y Liu, C Sun, B Xia, C Cui, V Coffey - Waste Management, 2018 - Elsevier
As one of the most popular methods for the treatment of municipal solid waste (MSW), waste-
to-energy (WTE) incineration offers effective solutions to deal with the MSW surge and globe …

Connecting with community: The importance of community engagement in rural public library systems

H Reid, V Howard - Public Library Quarterly, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
While the topic of community engagement in public libraries has been researched in urban
public library systems, little research explores community engagement in rural library …

Investigating the application of the motivation–opportunity–ability model to reveal factors which facilitate or inhibit inclusive engagement within local community …

A Jepson, A Clarke, G Ragsdell - Scandinavian Journal of …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Currently there is limited understanding, agreement, and research within the phenomena of
community engagement and participation in local community festivals and events. This …

Collections redux: the public library as a place of community borrowing

J Söderholm, J Nolin - The Library Quarterly, 2015 - journals.uchicago.edu
This article presents an overview of the Western public library's development into its present
form (s) and its shift to the prevailing social perspective. This leads to a discussion of “digital …

Public libraries as cultural hubs in disadvantaged communities: Developing and fostering cultural competencies and connections

S Summers, S Buchanan - The library quarterly, 2018 - journals.uchicago.edu
A cultural divide has been demonstrated in the United Kingdom, with disadvantaged
individuals and communities known to be least likely to participate in cultural activities …

Agriculture-based community engagement in rural libraries

V Singh, B Mehra, ES Sikes - Journal of Librarianship and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Community engagement in rural libraries receives little focus and is an overlooked area of
research. In this article, we report exemplars of agriculture-based community engagement in …

Community connections: Advocating for libraries through effective brand advocacy

R Singh, GG Trinchetta - Public Library Quarterly, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Information professionals strive to understand the needs of communities in order to discover
ways to connect and engage them in library resources and services. Positive word-of-mouth …

From community engagement to community resilience: the evolving role of public libraries

PC Lee - Public Library Quarterly, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study examines the role of public libraries in promoting community resilience and
sustainability during times of crisis. It fills a research gap by investigating the relationship …

Measuring the Effectiveness of a Community Engagement Theory-Driven Training Program

T Gokmenoglu, ED Sonmez, İ Yavuz, FD Cuğ… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Disaster resilience in schools is critical for ensuring safety and preparedness in regions
prone to natural disasters. Istanbul, Türkiye's largest economic and cultural hub, is …