2. e-Inclusion Electronic (digital) inclusion stands for
activities related to the achievement of information society with
access to digital services Provision of free and equitable access
to information for all, including marginalized groups
(disadvantaged people, disabled people and unemployed people)
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3. Public libraries:the third space of e-inclusion 3
4. Ray Oldenburg (1989) The third place is different from the
home and the workplace; it is vital and multifunctional; people
meet, get together and communicate in an informal manner; it is a
point of attraction for the community.Jan Braeckman (2010) A unique
place to access information, culture and to reconnect to the local
community. Repositioning European Public Libraries 4
5. Glob@l Libraries Bulgaria: Program Priorities 2012Innovative
e-servicesExpand the portfolio of traditional services: develop
innovative e-services based on modern ICT, provide structured
content (e-health, e-culture, e-employment, e- science,
e-education, e-business, etc.)AdvocacyGovernment institutions
recognize the role of libraries in the process of e-inclusion:
libraries active agents in the provision of information about
various national policies 5
6. 2010 Groups of library service users Non-visitors - Cannot
specify visit 31.7% frequency 5.0% Active 26.9% - Non-active 36.4%
Impact Assessment Baseline Study ESTAT, November December 2010
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