LibrarIN discovers, analyses and provides managerial and policy recommendations for transformative strategies that integrate the co-creation of value in public libraries.
This is achieved by introducing a new model of public service and social innovation. The project explores how to co-create value for individuals and society through the design and delivery of library services. It also identifies models to resolve potential conflicts between individual values and social values. LibrarIN has identified the following six specific objectives.
LibrarIN examines three aspects of value co-creation and service/social innovation in libraries: i) its nature and characteristics; ii) its modes of organisation and implementation, and iii) its impacts. See related Deliverables D2.1-D2.3.
Using both existing data and new metrics, specific KPIs are used to analyse i) how co-creation activities occur; ii) the roles of different partners in innovative libraries; iii) the factors that explain failure or success, and iv) the social impact. See related Deliverables D4.1-D4.3.
The project investigates value co-creation on i) digital services; ii) living labs; iii) social entrepreneurship. See related Deliverables D3.1-D3.9.
The project’s research results support sustainable impact on library policy and practice and contribute to theoretical knowledge. These findings are translated into public sector innovation through dedicated policy briefs. Explore.
LibrarIN delivers a data-driven tracking system for assessing the implementation of recommendations throughout the EU member states. Explore.
The achievements of LibrarIN are sustained through an open research and innovation lighthouse that brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This community continues to collaborate, share knowledge, and support the use of project outcomes.