Public libraries and their national policies: international case studies (Chandos Information Professional Series)

摘要

Drawing on his knowledge and experience as a public librarian and his teaching and research of public-library management, John Helling examines the service models and practices of 12 countries from around the world to examine the barriers and benefits of the national and international policies that affect them. Each public-library system is presented in an easily understood case study that is both interesting and informative. The case studies are presented in stand-alone chapters that provide a snapshot of the different policy models adopted by each service and the effect these policies have on the public library as a nationwide institution.