Community Information Services: A View of the Theoretical Foundations

  • 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

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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