Public Libraries and their National Policies
：International Case Studies
( Chandos Information Professional Series )
Publication subTitle ：International Case Studies
Publication series ：Chandos Information Professional Series
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9781780633107
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781843346791
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781843346791
Subject： D0 Political Theory;G25 Library Science
Keyword： 信息与知识传播
Language： ENG
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Description
Public Libraries and their National Policies is aimed at practicing librarians and scholars with an interest in public libraries. It examines the various models for providing public library services around the world and discusses 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 provides a timely glimpse into international best practices.
- Written by a practicing public library administrator with a working knowledge of policy applications
- Little published work exists in book form concerning international public library policies
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