{"id":15,"date":"2026-06-22T04:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/jmevange\/?p=15"},"modified":"2026-06-22T04:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:57:49","slug":"assignment-x-hyperlinked-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/jmevange\/2026\/06\/22\/assignment-x-hyperlinked-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Assignment X: Hyperlinked Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Assignment X I was most interested in looking into hyperlinked communities and the ways the library can expand upon their services in order to create more access points for community members. This article by Laura Warner – “Revolutionizing Public Libraries”<\/a>– stood out to me in particular. In the article, Warner discusses the benefits of library kiosks and how they have increased accessibility to library materials in rapidly growing Canadian cities. She encourages the installation in more places, including grocery stores, public transit stops, and community centers to further meet the demand of growing populations.<\/p>\n

This theme stood out to me the most because it’s one of the most applicable in any information organization. There is always an opportunity to expand services for communities. In Chapter 5 of Wholehearted Librarianship<\/em> by Prof. Stephens, for example, he discusses expanded check out services Gwinnett County libraries with self-service during library off hours. This service expanded library hours and access for those that wanted to access library materials or space before and after normal operating hours. Both examples showed different aspects of this idea presented and emphasized in this course that has really stuck with me: meeting people where they are.<\/p>\n

I do wonder how this theme of increasing linkages with the community can continue with increased library cuts. My local library system has very limited hours due to staffing and a lack of funding since the pandemic. For example, the main library branch is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and closes before 6 PM most other nights. Many patrons who are only able to visit after work hours may have to rush to the library to get physical materials or resort to relying only on digital resources. There may be further funding cuts to the library system due to the city’s budget deficit<\/a>. If libraries are expected to run on a small percentage of a municipality’s budget, how would they be able to create or strengthen linkages with the community they serve?<\/p>\n

In my own work at an arts nonprofit, I’ve noticed a decline in attendance for our events. I’m wondering if applying this idea of meeting people where they are would help increase our visibility and our services to more areas that are in need of art programs. However, we only have seven full-time staff members, each with their own departmental responsibilities and programs we run. I wonder if our types of outreach should expand similarly to create a more hyperlinked relationship between the community we serve and us.<\/p>\n

In practice, I envision libraries finding a way to balance increasing service delivery in new ways while balancing service restrictions due to funding. I would like to look further into how (or if) my local library plans to create more access points for community members, and how they will be able to provide services to people where they are.<\/p>\n

References<\/p>\n

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Donegan, J. (2026, February 18). Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80 million next year. Long Beach Post News<\/i>. https:\/\/lbpost.com\/news\/long-beach-budget-cuts-deficit-city-spending\/<\/div>\n
Stephens, M. T. (2019). Wholehearted librarianship : finding hope, inspiration, and balance<\/em>. ALA Editions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Warner, L. (2024, January 17). Revolutionizing public libraries: Three ways that alternative service delivery strategies can meet\u2026. Medium<\/i>. https:\/\/medium.com\/@lauracwarner\/revolutionizing-public-libraries-ff7fed3d12c5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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