Public Libraries and their National Policies
International Case Studies
Paperback Engels 2012 9781843346791Samenvatting
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.
Specificaties
Lezersrecensies
Inhoudsopgave
List of abbreviations
About the author
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract:
Chapter 2: United States
Abstract:
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
Abstract:
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
Abstract:
Historical background
Current framework
Legislation and legal structure
Conclusion
Chapter 14: Conclusion
Abstract:
Index
Rubrieken
- advisering
- algemeen management
- coaching en trainen
- communicatie en media
- economie
- financieel management
- inkoop en logistiek
- internet en social media
- it-management / ict
- juridisch
- leiderschap
- marketing
- mens en maatschappij
- non-profit
- ondernemen
- organisatiekunde
- personal finance
- personeelsmanagement
- persoonlijke effectiviteit
- projectmanagement
- psychologie
- reclame en verkoop
- strategisch management
- verandermanagement
- werk en loopbaan
