Naslov
Analysis of cultural events in the library with the aim of promoting literature

Autori
Mandić, Katarina ; Stazić, Maja ; Cupar, Drahomira ; Dragija Ivanović, Martina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), stručni

Izvornik
Information, Libraries, Democracy - 24th BOBCATSSS Conference / Blanchard, Fanny ; Famelard, Valentin ; Leyrer, Katarina ; Saint-Léon, Guilhem Martin ; Ribbe, Paulin ; Fabre, Laure - Villeurbanne : Enssib, 2016, 234-246

ISBN
978-2-37546-014-6

Skup
Information, Libraries, Democracy - 24th BOBCATSSS Conference

Mjesto i datum
Lyon, Francuska, 27.01.2016. - 29.01.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Cultural Event ; Library ; Public Libraries ; Literature

Sažetak
In an effort to make library better and more welcoming place, librarians organize exhibits and events in order to attract a diverse group of users and make them visit the library. By creating exhibits, workshops etc. libraries are trying to reach out to their patrons and encourage them to learn more about their communities, photographic technique, favorite writer and number of other stuff that could be their object of interest and draw them to the library. There is also a more extensive body of literature that highlights exhibition areas and gallery spaces as desirable features of a good library, and highlights the library as a place whose importance lies in bringing users into their physical spaces. Some studies have shown that exhibits and related events can change users perceptions of the library (in a positive way mostly) and that some topics, by their nature, will draw in more people. Also, undertaking exhibit and event planning requires a lot of time and involves contacting all individuals, groups and organizations that may be involved in the work and whose cooperation could be of great importance for the library in the future. Libraries in Croatia have also been trying to draw their patrons into library's physical spaces in various ways, especially in these hard times when modern technology rapidly reduces number of people that read books and visit libraries. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze what literary cultural events are organized in public libraries of major Croatian cities, with the aim of promoting literature, and how successful are they in it. The paper will be based on analysis of the annual reports of the The Marko Marulic City Library of Split, Zadar Public Library, City and University Library Osijek (GISKO) and Rijeka Public Library.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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