{"product_id":"public-libraries-and-their-national-policies-international-case-studies-paperback-9781843346791","title":"Public Libraries and their National Policies; International Case Studies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781843346791","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePublic Libraries and their National Policies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eInternational Case Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Helling (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781843346791, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e188 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.33 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An interesting book that clearly indicates the intricate relationship between the situation of public libraries and their national context.\" \u003cb\u003e--Journal of Librarianship and Information Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I would recommend this book as a useful teaching material and introduction to library policies to all who teach library programmes.\" \u003cb\u003e--Information Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Each public-library system is presented in an easily understood case study that is both interesting and informative. […] This work is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the role of public libraries in their communities, but particularly for those who work or study in the library sector.\" --\u003cb\u003eAustralian Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePublic 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: United States\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Canada\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful websites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Senegal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: France\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: India\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful websites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Turkmenistan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: China\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent framework\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislation and legal structure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Library \u0026amp; 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