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Means and ends in UK public libraries: a summary of the LISU Public Library Materials Fund and Budget Survey
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posted on 2008-09-11, 15:33 authored by Sally MaynardSally Maynard, J. Eric DaviesIndicates the state of public library materials funds and
budgets 1998/99 to estimates for 2000/01, based on a
response rate of 91 per cent of UK local authorities.
Provides detailed tables which indicate that the position is
neutral. Overall total library expenditure increased in line
with general inflation which kept pace with book, but not
periodical, price increases. There was a decrease of 2.5
per cent in total materials expenditure, but audio-visual
expenditure grew. Staff numbers reduced mainly affecting
non-professional staff.
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- Science
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Citation
MAYNARD, S. and DAVIES, J.E., 2001. Means and ends in UK public libraries: a summary of the LISU Public Library Materials Fund and Budget Survey. Library Management, 22 (1/2), pp. 86-97Publisher
© MCB University PressPublication date
2001Notes
This article is restricted access. It was published in the journal Library Management [© MCB University Press] It is available at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/0143-5124.htmISSN
0143-5124Language
- en