The Public Library: Second Edition

Public libraries are facing new challenges in the early 21st century, leading to unique solutions to allow them to survive and continue as a public service.

The Public Library tells the story of the sector and explores its current position in society. Since the publication of the first edition, libraries have seen a reevaluation of service delivery models as part of a period of austerity that has changed the position of the service in public life. This second edition is fully updated to refl...