The Kansas City Public Library Tops the Newsweek List of “The Most Innovative Libraries Around the World”
The Newsweek ranking of “The Most Innovative Libraries Around the World” was released today and consists of nine libraries (both public and academic).
The Newsweek article includes descriptions and images for each selection.
Here’s the Complete List:
1. Kansas City Library
Kansas City, Missouri
2. Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Mexico City, Mexico
3. Stuttgart City Library
Stuttgart, Germany
4. Biblioteca Sandro Penna
Perugia, Italy
5. Beach Library
Albena, Bulgaria
6. The Camel Library Service
North Eastern Province, Kenya
7. Bishan Library
Singapore
8. Seikei University Library
Tokyo, Japan
9. Macquarie University Library
Sydney, Australia
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