“The Library is a Smart City’s ‘Hub for Digital Intelligence'”
From Smart Cities Dive Article (approx. 2100 words):
As one of the most trusted spaces and sources of information, libraries are playing an increasingly important role in smart cities. And as cities partner with libraries to disseminate information about municipal services, close digital divides and boost civic engagement, that role will likely continue to evolve.
Cities/Libraries Mentioned in Article:
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Randolph, VT
- San Antonio, TX
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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