Technology column: public libraries as civic technology hubs |
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| Authors: | Lori Bowen Ayre Jim Craner |
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| Institution: | 1. The Principal Consultant at The Galecia Group, Petaluma, CA, USA;2. The Development &3. Operations Manager for The Galecia Group, Petaluma, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | Civic technology is used to improve how citizens, businesses, and other groups engage and conduct business with governments. Libraries across the United States are uniquely positioned to be key players in the civic technology movement. Libraries offer community spaces where everyone is welcome and where people can come together, learn about new technologies, access information, and solve shared problems. By bringing our unique attributes and resources to bear, libraries can play a part in developing applications and services that power our communities. |
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| Keywords: | Apps civic apps civic technology collaboration government open data |
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