Leisure role of public libraries: A historical perspective

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 75-81

  Hayes, Emma ^a   Morris, Anne ^b,c  

^a West Nottinghamshire College   (United Kingdom)

^b HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY   (United Kingdom)

^c LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Educational role; Historical overview; Leisure roles; Public libaries; Reform

Indexed keywords

EID: 23444454007     PISSN: 09610006     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0961000605055358     Document Type: Review

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