The more things change : the role of the independent library in the 21st century /
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2020
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Kerrigan, Catherine Elizabeth
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Independent libraries are stand-alone libraries that do not have parent organisations such as local councils, educational institutions or other organisations. Historically, independent libraries have been considered the precursors to modern public library systems. As such, although thousands of these libraries existed in the 17th to 19th centuries, by the midpoint of the 20th century, the majority had disappeared or been absorbed into public library systems. However, a number have survived, and new ones have come into existence in the second half of the 20th century and the first years of the 21st century. Their existence raises the question: what is the role of the independent library in the 21st century? This research examines that role through analysis of websites, histories, mission statements, and testimonials, as well as visits to independent libraries where possible.
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University of South Australia. School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences.
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences.
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences.
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Thesis (PhD(Computer and Information Science))--University of South Australia, 2020.
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Copyright 2020 Catherine Elizabeth Kerrigan.
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1 ethesis (xvi, 418 pages) :
illustrations (some colour), 1 colour map, charts, 1 plan.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-357)
illustrations (some colour), 1 colour map, charts, 1 plan.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-357)
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