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History and case study are two diachronic research strategies commonly used to study
political discourse as it relates to public libraries. Though suitable for some studies, these …

Hur kan folkbibliotekets demokratiska uppdrag tolkas och utföras i en komplex,
mångfacetterad samtid som utmärks av globalise rings och digitaliseringsprocesser? Hur …

In terms of political perceptions, library building projects appear to be similar across different
contexts. Qualitative interviews with local politicians were employed to examine attitudes …

Abstract Hedemark, Å. 2009. Det föreställda folkbiblioteket. En diskursanalytisk studie av
biblioteksdebatter i svenska medier 1970-2006.(The Imagined Public Library. A Study of …

This dissertation explores how perceived challenges and changing conditions for public
libraries are translated and enacted in a local library setting. In 2008, Malmoe City Library, a …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to discusses people's images of public libraries, and
whether or not they constitute a barrier to institutional change. Design/methodology …

Public libraries in all developed countries are facing change and similar challenges, which
are related to profound environmental changes such as market orientation and privatization …

Purpose–This article aims to identify threats perceived by Swedish public library directors as
the most prominent. Design/methodology/approach–A web questionnaire was sent to public …

The availability and quantum of resources at the disposal of libraries greatly influence
service delivery. This study seeks to assess the adequacy and effect of attenuating …