With smart libraries for smart communities

Abstract

The vision of the Smart Budapest project includes, as a horizontal objective, the creation of a smart city with high-quality and efficient public services which are accessible to all, on equal terms. Providing access to information is also part of public services. Presenting the model of the smart city, international trends and best practices from abroad, the study underlines the key role of the smart library as an information hub, and analyzes its role in developing smart cities and smart communities.