Ruiu, Maria and Ragnedda, Massimo (2016) Between digital inclusion and social equality: The role of public libraries in Newcastle upon Tyne. Library and Information Research, 40 (123). pp. 69-87. ISSN 1756-1086
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Abstract
This paper is based on findings obtained from a qualitative research on the role of public library service in reducing digital inequalities in disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne. Semi-structured interviews with four libraries’ staff members, direct observation during ordinary activities and events organised by libraries aimed to explore both the role played by public libraries in reducing digital inequalities and the current challenges that these actors face to promote digital and social equality. On the one hand, it identifies positive impacts produced by the public libraries through digital education and digital infrastructures on disadvantaged neighbourhoods; on the other, it identifies some barriers experienced by public library authorities in providing such services.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | public libraries, digital inclusion, digital divide, social inclusion, Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Subjects: | L900 Others in Social studies P100 Information Services |
| Department: | Faculties > Arts, Design and Social Sciences > Design Faculties > Arts, Design and Social Sciences > Arts |
| Depositing User: | Ay Okpokam |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2017 11:56 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Jul 2021 18:16 |
| URI: | http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/30109 |
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