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Johannesburg Library and Information Services

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The City of Johannesburg public library and information services (COJLIS) is the public library system of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. COJ’s 90[1] or 89 libraries[2]offer a wide-range of services and programs for residents of Johannesburg.

The " Johannesburg City Library" also refers to the Johannesburg main library, located in the centre of the city, opposite Beyers Naudé Square. This public space was designated for public use and opened in 1935.[3] The City Library building is easily recognizable by imposing triple-arch, east-facing entrance. Built in an Italianate/neo-Renaissance style, and designed by Cape Town architect John Perry[4]. The Johannesburg City Library contains important resources [5].

Access to information

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Johannesburg's public libraries are hubs of education and anyone can go into a library and read the books, magazines and newspapers[6]. Patrons of the cities libraries are served by over five hundred (500) librarians that are employed by Library and Information Services.[7]

The Library and Information Services (LIS) introduced elearning and technologies into libraries in 2016 to ensure inclusion.[8]Since the expansion of e-learning services in 2016, the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC)[9] makes free internet connectivity accessible at in Public libraries [10]Johannesburg residents are supposed to have access to free WiFi Hotspots[11].

History

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  • Main | History of Regional Library and Information Services
  • Progress | Development of RLIS over time
  • Dates | Key milestones and events

Services Offered

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  • Lending and borrowing services
  • Reference and research assistance
  • Programs and events for adults and children
  • Digital resources and online access

Benefits

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  • Promoting literacy and lifelong learning}}
  • Supporting education and research}}
  • Fostering community engagement and outreach}}
  • Providing equal access to information}}

Challenges and Opportunities

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  • Funding and resource constraints

Of the existing libraries in COJ, seven are closed for upgrades. Two libraries have shut their doors permanently - the Modderfontein Library and Norwood Library.[12]

Conclusion

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References

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  • The joy of reading quote from Nelson Mandela[13]
  • COJ elearning site [14]
  • COJ article [15]
  • Research into COJ librarians [16]
  • Make some noise to open the library [17]
  • Joburg City Library: quiet, please, we’re closed[18]
  • COJ Overdrive[19]
  • Digital Transformation in City of Johannesburg Library Services through the Provision of e-Learning Services[20]
  1. ^ https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2691
  2. ^ https://joburg.org.za/play_/Pages/Overview-.aspx
  3. ^ https://www.jozirediscovered.co.za/2019/04/10/joburg-for-introverts-johannesburg-city-library/
  4. ^ https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=6068
  5. ^ https://www.citizen.co.za/news/no-major-problems-with-johannesburg-city-library-closed-since-covid-says-jhf/
  6. ^ https://joburg.org.za/departments_/Pages/City%20directorates%20including%20departmental%20sub-directorates/Library/Libraries-and-Information-Services.aspx
  7. ^ https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2691
  8. ^ https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/2691
  9. ^ https://mtc.joburg.org.za/
  10. ^ https://joburg.org.za/media_/Newsroom/Pages/2022%20News%20Articles/August/City-connects-more-people.aspx
  11. ^ https://mybroadband.co.za/news/wireless/144175-where-you-can-find-joburgs-free-wi-fi-hotspots.html
  12. ^ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-03-07-read-this-and-weep-embattled-public-libraries-are-being-squeezed-out-of-existence/
  13. ^ https://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/freedom-through-reading
  14. ^ https://www.cojelearning.org.za/
  15. ^ https://joburg.org.za/departments_/Pages/City%20directorates%20including%20departmental%20sub-directorates/Library/Libraries-and-Information-Services.aspx
  16. ^ https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.7553/86-1-1890
  17. ^ https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-05-19-editorial-make-some-noise-to-open-the-library/
  18. ^ https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/fm-fox/2023-11-02-joburg-city-library-quiet-please-were-closed/
  19. ^ https://cojlibrary.overdrive.com/
  20. ^ https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/digital-literacy-inclusivity-and-sustainable-development-in-africa/digital-transformation-in-city-of-johannesburg-library-services-through-the-provision-of-elearning-services/FCA2E792523BB030B32F5C6C5D4F177D#
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