U.S. State Library Laws about the Citizen’s Role
and Rights in Public Library Matters
Title
U.S. State Library Laws about the Citizen’s Role
and Rights in Public Library Matters
and Rights in Public Library Matters
Description
Libraries in the U.S., especially public libraries are deeply rooted in local communities. What has made this strong relationship between libraries and their communities? The question can be answered in relation to different sources.
In this article the author explores the role that plays in tying public libraries to their communities through 25 state laws. The article also examines how state laws ensure that citizens and their diverse voices can be equally heard in establishing and managing the local library. Finally the article outlines the local government, as defined by state law in the library affairs.
In this article the author explores the role that plays in tying public libraries to their communities through 25 state laws. The article also examines how state laws ensure that citizens and their diverse voices can be equally heard in establishing and managing the local library. Finally the article outlines the local government, as defined by state law in the library affairs.
Creator
Zhao, Lisa
Date
2013-04
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Relation
Journal of Library & Information Science (JLIS), April, 2013
Language
eng
Type
Text
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Citation
Zhao, Lisa, “U.S. State Library Laws about the Citizen’s Role
and Rights in Public Library Matters,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed May 12, 2025, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/108.
and Rights in Public Library Matters,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed May 12, 2025, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/108.