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Public libraries and their national policies : international case studies /

"This book is aimed at practicing librarians and scholars with an interest in public libraries. It will examine the various models for providing public library services around the world and will discuss differences in such areas as funding sources, standards, regulations and use. At a time when...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Helling, John
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxfor [England] : Chandos Publishing, 2012.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:
Public libraries > Administration > Case studies.
Public libraries > Case studies.
Bibliothèques publiques > Administration > Études de cas.
Bibliothèques publiques > Études de cas.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > Archives & Special Libraries.
Public libraries
Public libraries > Administration
Electronic books.
Case studies
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book is aimed at practicing librarians and scholars with an interest in public libraries. It will examine the various models for providing public library services around the world and will discuss differences in such areas as funding sources, standards, regulations and use. At a time when public libraries are facing shrinking budgets and increasing pressure to consolidate or otherwise modify their governance structure, this book will provide a timely glimpse into international best practices."--Chandos website.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 ebook (xv, 172 pages))
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780633107
1780633106
ISSN:2052-210X