Public library services in Galicia : A comparative overview

Grandal Montero, Gustavo Public library services in Galicia : A comparative overview., 2005 MA thesis, University College London (UK). [Thesis]

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Since achieving autonomy in 1980, Galician governments have been pursuing a policy of creation of infrastructures that includes the development of a national library system. A legal framework has been created, and resources have increased enormously, particularly over the last decade, including a 407% increase in funding for libraries. In 2003 there were 275 public library authorities and 389 public libraries. The majority of the network is conformed by small community libraries, managed by local authorities. Buildings, staff, opening hours, collections, and other standard indicators show average figures that fall below international recommendations. 50% of all libraries have less than 100 m2, and 87% less than 230 m2. The ratio of library staff per 1,000 residents is 0.17. Opening hours in 2003 averaged 26.30 per week. The current figure of items per resident is 1.024 and acquisitions 0.063 items per capita. There is approximately 1 public PC per 5,000 residents in Galician public libraries. Urban library systems are underdeveloped and need to be created in four of the seven cities including Vigo, the largest, and there are important provincial imbalances. In addition to this, the Galician Library System lacks some of its essential elements, particularly coordinating, inspecting and standards services. Provision of public library services, with the possible exception of ICT related services, and performance statistics are relatively poor as a result of this situation. Comparison with well developed, advanced systems (UK) confirm the need to improve the framework and resources of the Galician Library System to achieve high quality services and satisfactory performances.

Item type: Thesis (UNSPECIFIED)
Keywords: Comparative librarianship, National library systems, Public libraries, Galicia, Servicio Municipal de Bibliotecas de A Coruña, Wandsworth Libraries.
Subjects: F. Management. > FA. Co-operation.
F. Management.
F. Management. > FG. Local government.
D. Libraries as physical collections. > DC. Public libraries.
Depositing user: Gustavo Grandal Montero
Date deposited: 01 Mar 2007
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:06
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/9046

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