Innovation in public libraries : learning from international library practice / Kirstie Nicholson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Innovation in Public Libraries examines the recent activities of successful and innovative libraries around the world, presenting their initiatives in areas including library design, events and programmes, and creating customer experiences. It provides an overview of these libraries' successful experiences and identifies emerging global trends and themes. The author offers library practitioners guidance on how to pursue these trends in their own library environment, identifying achievable goals when planning programming, building and design improvements, and in developing customer interactions in order to emulate the experiences of international libraries."-- Provided by publisher.

Overview of recent innovation. Collections -- Customer services -- Technology -- Programmes -- Library buildings -- Innovative libraries. Edmonton Public Library, Canada -- National Library Board, Singapore -- Stuttgart City Library, Germany -- Aarhus Public Library, Denmark -- Chicago Public Library, United States -- Trends in international innovation. Making and creating -- Participation -- Partnerships -- Learning -- New outreach -- Objectives and actions. Common strategic directions -- Objectives -- Actions.