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Using a library’s facilities to bring arts to the community is not only a valuable service, but also a wonderful marketing and outreach opportunity, a tangible way to show the public that libraries offer value, thus shoring up grassroots support. Editor Smallwood has combed the country finding examples of programs implemented by a variety of different types of libraries to enrich, educate, and entertain patrons through the arts. Her book shares such successful efforts as
- Poetry programs in the public library
- Gatherings for local authors at the community college
- Creative writing in middle schools
- Multicultural arts presentations at the university library
- Initiatives to fight illiteracy through the arts
The amazing creativity and resourcefulness found in each example provide practical models which can be adapted to any library environment, inspiring librarians looking for unique programming ideas.
ISBN
978-0-8389-1175-4
Publication Date
2014
Publisher
American Library Assn Editions
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Library and Information Science
Recommended Citation
Jack G. Montgomery (2014). Java City: Developing a Successful Cultural Center in Carol Smallwood (Ed.), (pp. 187-195). Chicago, IL: American Library Assn Editions.
Comments
Jack G. Montgomery is coordinator of acquisitions at the Library of Western Kentucky University. He has served as speaker on educational programs at the American Association of Law Libraries since 1989.