Community Libraries: The Concept and its Application--with Particular Reference to a South African Community Library System.

Mostert, B. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ580063

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Publication Date: 1998

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Community Libraries: The Concept and its Application--with Particular Reference to a South African Community Library System.

Mostert, B. J.

International Information & Library Review, v30 n1 p71-85 Mar 1998

The purpose of this study was to determine norms against which the characteristics of community library services could be tested. The five oldest community libraries in the Pinetown (South Africa) public library system were examined. Results showed that certain public library systems, like Pinetown, have made significant progress toward becoming active, service-oriented community libraries. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Community, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Information Services, Library Development, Library Services, Program Development, Public Libraries, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Africa

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