Public libraries as social infrastructure: An integrative review of community roles
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Published online on June 29, 2026
Abstract
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Public libraries are increasingly understood not merely as information-service institutions but as community-based infrastructures that support civic life, social connection, digital inclusion and everyday wellbeing. This article offers an integrative ...
Public libraries are increasingly understood not merely as information-service institutions but as community-based infrastructures that support civic life, social connection, digital inclusion and everyday wellbeing. This article offers an integrative ...