How Should the Public Library Respond to Public Demand?.

Williams, Patrick

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ERIC Number: EJ418581

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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How Should the Public Library Respond to Public Demand?

Williams, Patrick

Library Journal, v115 n17 p54-56 Oct 15 1990

Considers the response of the public library to public demand for goods and services. The discussion makes distinctions between needs and wants and considers the roles of the public and private sectors in meeting user wants and needs. (two references) (MES)

Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Information Needs, Library Materials, Library Role, Library Services, Policy, Private Sector, Public Libraries, Public Sector

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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