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Public libraries as public sphere institutions: A comparative study of perceptions of the public library’s role in six European countries
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-26)
<i>Purpose</i> – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of public libraries as institutions underpinning a democratic public sphere as reasons legitimizing libraries compared to reasons that are more traditional and the actual use of libraries as public sphere arenas. <p>
<p><i>Design/methodology/approach</i> – A survey of representative samples of the adult population in six ...
Public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere: A comprehensive review of research
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-08)
<i>Purpose</i>: The purpose of this paper is to examine the shaping of public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere through a comprehensive literature review. <p>
<p><i>Design/methodology/approach</i>: In order to capture the whole picture of this research field, we utilize comprehensive review methodology. The major research questions are: first, to what extent have ...
Social Reading and the Public Sphere in Nordic Public Libraries: A Comparative Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10)
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Introduction</b>. This paper presents research on how public librarians in Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden view the importance of social reading and related professional roles.
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Method</b>. Previous research findings from a questionnaire administered to public librarians are analysed in depth in order to identify trends that can be further investigated in a subsequent qualitative ...