UK public libraries

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf public library
gptkbp:challenges digital divide
budget cuts
staffing issues
competition from digital media
changing user needs
gptkbp:collaboratesWith local businesses
schools
community organizations
gptkbp:governedBy local authorities
gptkbp:historicalSignificance community engagement
cultural heritage
education access
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UK public libraries
gptkbp:is_funded_by government funding
local taxes
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:London_Borough_of_Camden_Libraries
gptkb:British_Library
gptkb:Manchester_Libraries
Birmingham_Libraries
Liverpool_Libraries
gptkbp:offers study spaces
events and workshops
internet access
reference services
children's programs
book lending
gptkbp:partOf public sector
gptkbp:player_statistics millions of visitors annually
increasing digital resource usage
over 100 million book loans annually
over 4,000 libraries in the UK
variety of community programs offered
gptkbp:promotes lifelong learning
civic engagement
cultural activities
social inclusion
literacy
gptkbp:serviceType community programs
digital resources
lending services
information services
gptkbp:usesTechnology Wi-Fi access
library management systems
online databases
e-books
digital catalogs