The Future of the Dutch Public Library
| Author | : Frank Huysmans |
| Publisher | : Aksant Academic Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCBK:C088580948 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Future of the Dutch Public Library by : Frank Huysmans
Download or read book The Future of the Dutch Public Library written by Frank Huysmans and published by Aksant Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The public library is the biggest cultural institution in the Netherlands, with around 4 million members and 130 million items lent each year. From an organization primarily concerned with lending books, the library is being transformed into a cultural center. This study describes possible futures for the public library in the Netherlands and provides policy proposals to counter negative trends.