The Culture of Libraries

Crooks, Sylvia (2006) The Culture of Libraries. Delivered at British Columbia Library Association Conference 2006 : Sharing a Vision : The Power of Collaboration, Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada). Presentation.

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Abstract

The culture of libraries can be intimidating to users from different countries. How can we understand some of the assumptions about libraries in Canada and why they might be confusing to library users who aren't Canadian-born.

Keywords:	library culture, cross-cultural, cultural differences,communication
Subjects:	A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. > AZ. None of these, but in this section.
ID Code:	6381
Deposited By:	Canadian Staff, E-LIS
Deposited On:	30 May 2006
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