Biblioteca Pública

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Opportunity Spaces (33), Meaningful Maps (47), Community Networks (61), Privacy (65), Design for Unintended Use (84), Informal Learning Groups (98), Universal Voice Mail (113), Telecenters (117), Great Good Place (119), Community Inquiry (122), Open Source Search Technology (125)

Stewart Dutfield
Marist College
Douglas Schuler
Public Sphere Project
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Digital Divide
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Research for Action
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Education
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Policy
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Case Studies
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Los obstáculos contra la diversidad de ideas y libertad de pensamiento son obstáculos para el desarrollo humano,ya sea en los países ricos,ricos en conexiones a Internet,o en las regiones rurales,carentes de caminos y electricidad. La
Biblioteca Pública goza de amplio respeto y apoyo,promueve principios democráticos como la libertad intelectual y el acceso a ideas populares e impopulares,y sirve a las necesidades de los sub-representados.

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Public Libraries in Colombia

Excellent discussion of public libraries in Colombia by Ricardo Gomez. Early in 2010, a national law was passed that strengthened public libraries there. There are claims that a renewed focus on public libraries has cut down on violence.

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http://rgomezblog.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html
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464
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Public Library