Community Information Services: A View of the Theoretical Foundations

Authors

  • Christine Stilwell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.19.1.3455

Keywords:

Community information service, Theoretical foundation, Community library, Government information

Abstract

This paper traces the emergence of Community information Services and describes their theoretical foundations. Terms and concepts are defined. Various types of alternative service and their distinguishing characteristics and functions are described and a case is made for promoting this type of service at the present time.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.19.1.3455

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Published

2003-01-01

How to Cite

Stilwell, C. (2003). Community Information Services: A View of the Theoretical Foundations. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.19.1.3455

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (1999): Vol 19, No 1 (1999): Community Information Services

Section

Papers

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