| Summary: | In a changing world, where new streams of commerce and global exchange are creating new local economic opportunities and challenges, public libraries are reviewing their roles, resources, programs, and partnerships to improve the human, social, and physical assets of the next economies. In doing so, public libraries have shown themselves to be resilient and creative, and active agents for local economic and community development. They are positioned to foster the growth of the next workforce, encourage the next set of entrepreneurial ventures, and enrich civic partnerships to build strong local economies and vibrant communities.
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