English
norskPublic libraries as public sphere institutions: A comparative study of perceptions of the public library’s role in six European countries
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Date
2019-09-26Type
Journal articleTidsskriftartikkel
Peer reviewed
Abstract
Design/methodology/approach – A survey of representative samples of the adult population in six countries–Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland–was undertaken.
Findings – Legitimations related to the libraries role as a meeting place and arena for public debate are ranked as the 3 least important out of 12 possible legitimations for upholding a public library service. Libraries are, however, used extensively by the users to access citizenship information and to participate in public sphere relevant meetings.
Originality/value – Few studies have empirically analyzed the role of libraries in upholding a democratic and sustainable public sphere. This study contributes in filling that gap.
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Audunson, R.A., Aabø, S., Blomgren, R., Hobohm, H.C., Jochumsen, H., Khosrowjerdi, M. ... Vårheim, A.V. (2019). Public libraries as public sphere institutions: A comparative study of perceptions of the public library’s role in six European countries. Journal of Documentation, 75(6), 1396-1415. https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-02-2019-0015Metadata
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