Categorizing Library Public Programs (original) (raw)

The Library Quarterly, 2020

Abstract

The authors present a mixed-methods research study that has resulted in a framework to characterize public programs offered by US libraries. This categorization lays the foundation for long-term study of the impact of library public programming. Using an iterative approach with library expert panels as well as seeking broad, representative input from across the library field through a validity survey and case studies, this work benefits from a level of consensus not previously achieved at this scale. The resulting framework considers library profile, program characteristics, audience characteristics, and program administration—each with various subdimensions—to understand who programs affect, how those people are likely to be affected, and the institutional impact of library public programs.

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