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Title	Developing Smart Cities: An International Examination Of The Role Of Public Libraries
ID_Doc	19478
Authors	Buyannemekh B.; Gascó-Hernández M.
Year	2025
Published	Public Library Quarterly
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2025.2521894
Abstract	Local governments worldwide have started smart city initiatives to address complex socioeconomic and environmental challenges. The literature recognizes the roles of diverse actors in smart city development and governance, but community anchors such as public libraries remain understudied. Yet, emerging research suggests that public libraries can contribute to smart city development manifold. Through case studies of three public libraries in different regions, this paper shows that public libraries can contribute to smart city development by: 1) developing smart citizens, 2) enabling citizen participation, and 3) providing an innovation environment. These contributions are highly contextual and respond to local needs. © 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Author Keywords	Citizen engagement; innovation; public library; smart citizens; smart city

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