Public Libraries and their National Policies
International Case Studies
Chandos Information Professional Series

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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.

Dedication

List of abbreviations

About the author

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Chapter 2: United States

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Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Canada

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 4: South Africa

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Useful websites

Chapter 5: Senegal

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Finland

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 7: Sweden

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 8: United Kingdom

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 9: France

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Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 10: India

Abstract:

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Useful websites

Chapter 11: Turkmenistan

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 12: China

Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 13: Australia

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Historical background

Current framework

Legislation and legal structure

Conclusion

Chapter 14: Conclusion

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Index

John Helling is the Library Director at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library in Indiana, USA. Prior to this, he was a Senior Librarian at the New York Public Library. He teaches Public Library Management at Indiana University and has published several articles and book chapters on various management topics. Helling was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study the national public library policy of Finland.
  • 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