Transformation of Public Libraries for Regional Development (GE0017)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Georgia, Second Action Plan, 2014-16
Action Plan Cycle: 2014
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Public Service Development Agency (PSDA), Ministry of Justice
Support Institution(s): The National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, IREX, IDFI, Georgian Library Association
Policy Areas
Capacity Building, Digital Governance, Digital InclusionIRM Review
IRM Report: Georgia End-of-Term Report 2014-2016, Georgia IRM Progress Report 2014-2015
Early Results: Marginal
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: No
Ambition (see definition): Low
Implementation i
Description
Access to the internet and modern technologies still remains a challenge across the country. Through innovative solutions the Government of Georgia strives to narrow down the so-called “digital divide” to make the public information and services accessible in all regions.
This commitment implies the use of public libraries with new functions: along with the traditional purposes libraries will acquire functions of Community Centers. Thus, libraries will serve as additional opportunity to increase capacity of communities and local governments. Trained librarians through modern technologies (internet, computer technologies, and new books) will ensure high quality service delivery for local population.
The project aims to ensure access to public information and better communication between citizens and the local governments as well. It will improve the level of civic engagement and capacity of local librarians through e-governance and modern technologies on the regional level.
The pilot project will be implemented in 2014. It will cover 4 public libraries. Based on the pilot work will continue in 2015.