U.S. State Library Laws about the Citizen’s Role
and Rights in Public Library Matters

U.S. State Library Laws about the Citizen’s Role
and Rights in Public Library Matters

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.

Zhao, Lisa

2013-04

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Journal of Library & Information Science (JLIS), April, 2013

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