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Alejandra Quiroz Hernández
 Emerging International Voices

Library Globetrotter based in Mexico, speaking her mind and spreading Library Love on Social Media.

Alejandra Quiroz Hernández private What’s a library to you?

Libraries are spaces for social transformation and personal growth. The services and information provided allow people to take informed decisions. They promote self-learning and continuous learning throughout life, making people become protagonists of their own learning.

What’s the single most essential thing you need in your everyday work?

I need information on libraries. I can’t begin the day without reading about libraries of the world at least for an hour. It’s something I do early in the morning to get inspired or just have some food for thought.

What was the most memorable experience you ever had in a library?

I’d say it’s watching people grow: from babies giving their first steps to a homeless man getting better by himself. People are at the core of library services. The most memorable experience was the Vasconcelos babies’ ensemble, a project built after a yearlong of sound exploration with babies and toddlers. We gifted our first public presentation on Children’s Day.
Alejandra Quiroz Hernández - Emerging International Voices for Library Advocacy. The Goethe-Institut Programme with IFLA Goethe-Institut | created with Canva | CC BY 4.0

Statement on digital libraries
 No roots for digital libraries in Mexico

In the political discourse of Mexico, it is constantly said that there is interest in creating a digital offer in various areas. However, it has been difficult for projects to endure, either due to lack of budget, vision or follow-up. The cultural issue is no exception.

Alejandra Quiroz Hernández - Emerging International Voices for Library Advocacy. The Goethe-Institut Programme with IFLA Goethe-Institut | created with Canva | CC BY 4.0

Is there a recipe for a successful digital library?
 Crossing the threshold: push-pull strategies in digital libraries

Too pushy? Sometimes libaries seem to push too hard to get attention. To consolidate communities around digital libraries, push-pull strategies should be considered when developing content of value for audiences.

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