Fellows, MichelleCoward, ChrisSears, Rebecca2012-10-012012-10-012012-05Fellows, M., Coward, C., & Sears, R. (2012). Beyond Access: Perceptions of libraries as development partners. Seattle: Technology & Social Change Group, University of Washington Information School.http://hdl.handle.net/1773/20917What is the potential of public libraries to serve a more prominent role in development initiatives? Perceptions of decision makers.Libraries are typically overlooked as partners in development. This despite the existence of 230,000 public libraries around the world, 73% located in the developing world, and despite the widespread recognition that access to information plays an essential role in development. This report examines the question: what are the perceptions of key decision makers around the world regarding public libraries and their potential to serve a more prominent role in development initiatives? This report looks at participants’ impressions of libraries, views towards forming partnerships with libraries, and provides examples of successful projects.en-USlibraries, development, perceptions, Internet, computerOther