Developing Clarity: Innovating in Library Systems
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Although the focus is urban public libraries there are many issues addressed in this report that are of common interest to libraries everywhere
“Today, libraries are more important than ever to American democracy. At a time of unprecedented public distrust in institutions, people still believe that libraries have an essential role to play in our communities. As we search for new ways of improving the flow of accurate information, of connecting with one another, and preparing ourselves for an ever-more digital future, libraries are being called on to do more and more. We hope this document advances libraries’ ability to fulfill that mission.”