Building public support for public libraries: Chicago – a case study
Kang Chiu
(Kang Chiu is the president of the Friends of the Rogers Park Library, a volunteer position in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is also a computer programmer at Mosaic‐Infoforce. E‐mail: kchiu23218@aol.com)
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Abstract
Citizens can create a positive environment that will strengthen public libraries. In Chicago, one group developed projects such as rebuilding the book collection and tutoring students at a branch library. It became the lead organization to petition city government to restore budget cuts. Individuals can express their concerns with these groups. With strong public support, the Chicago Public Library has become a revitalized institution.
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Citation
Chiu, K. (2002), "Building public support for public libraries: Chicago – a case study", New Library World, Vol. 103 No. 3, pp. 90-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800210422304
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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