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Public library Facebook use: established positions renegotiated?

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In this research project public library Facebook use is explored and analyzed in relation to Henry Jenkins's work on participatory cultures and literacy.

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        iConference '12: Proceedings of the 2012 iConference
        February 2012
        667 pages
        ISBN:9781450307826
        DOI:10.1145/2132176

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