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Evolving Roles of Public

Libraries across the World

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Information Divide: lack of access and lack of skills to use information

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Ancient Library of Alexandria (Egypt)

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New Alexandria Library

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Well-lit reading & study spaces

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Digital Inclusion for youths

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Digital Inclusion for the elderly

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Farming class in the library’s courtyard

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Temporary location of Talca Public Library, Chile (Feb. 2010)

Mobile library service to rural areas in Mexico

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Using technology to innovate services

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Educational activities for children

Global Libraries’ Vision of a Strong and Resilient Library

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Pilar PachecoProgram OfficerGlobal LibrariesPilar.Pacheco@gatesfoundation.org

Thank You!