Lucian Kim, NPR; Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival
"In recent years, the city's team in charge of libraries has discarded
almost all traditional concepts of what a public library is.
"We
have a different idea from the way things used to be. A library can be a
loud place," says Maria Rogachyova, the official who oversees city
libraries. "Of course there should be some quiet nooks where you can
focus on your reading, but our libraries also host a huge amount of loud
events."...
The library now has its own website, Facebook page and even YouTube channel.
"Moscow
libraries aren't competing with modern technology, they're trying to
use it," says Rogachyova. "The rise of electronic media shouldn't spell
the death of libraries as public spaces.""
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Privacy vs. Security: Council debates merits of library video surveillance system; Planet Princeton, June 15, 2017
Andrew Goldstein, Planet Princeton; Privacy vs. Security: Council debates merits of library video surveillance system
"Crumiller asked whether library patrons have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Councilwoman Heather Howard said they do not when in public spaces, and that the security cameras have been useful when items are stolen at the library.
Butler wanted to know who has access to the surveillance recordings once they are made. She said the library is known as a place that seeks to protect personal freedom and it keeps private what people view online there. “They’ve been a staunch supporter of access to all sorts of materials people want to limit on public computers,” she said, adding that she wants more legal research done about the issue.
Councilman Lance Liverman said surveillance in the library has been standard for a long time, and has been for other public buildings. The money would go to upgrading the cameras already on site, not installing a new system, he said.
“The more I think about it the more I think the opposite (about privacy),” Liverman said. “My kids go to the library all the time. I’m worried about safety. We live in a different country today than years ago. With child abductions and whatever else may be out three I’d rather have the safety of knowing my daughter is there.”"
"Crumiller asked whether library patrons have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Councilwoman Heather Howard said they do not when in public spaces, and that the security cameras have been useful when items are stolen at the library.
Butler wanted to know who has access to the surveillance recordings once they are made. She said the library is known as a place that seeks to protect personal freedom and it keeps private what people view online there. “They’ve been a staunch supporter of access to all sorts of materials people want to limit on public computers,” she said, adding that she wants more legal research done about the issue.
Councilman Lance Liverman said surveillance in the library has been standard for a long time, and has been for other public buildings. The money would go to upgrading the cameras already on site, not installing a new system, he said.
“The more I think about it the more I think the opposite (about privacy),” Liverman said. “My kids go to the library all the time. I’m worried about safety. We live in a different country today than years ago. With child abductions and whatever else may be out three I’d rather have the safety of knowing my daughter is there.”"
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