Description
1st Libraries and Municipality Meeting. Local administration and libraries in democracy
Book summary
This publication collects the proceedings and presentations of the 1st Libraries and Municipality Meeting, held in September 2005 in Peñaranda de Bracamonte (Salamanca). The work offers an exhaustive analysis of the reality of municipal libraries in the context of Spanish democracy, addressing the relationship between local administration and these cultural centers. Through the various interventions by experts and professionals, the book examines the challenges, achievements, and future perspectives of libraries as essential public services in the municipal sphere.
What is it about?
The book compiles the interventions presented during the 1st Libraries and Municipality Meeting, a discussion forum that brought together specialists from the library sector and representatives of local administration. It analyzes various key aspects of the reality of municipal libraries, including their role in democratic consolidation, resource management, inter-administrative cooperation, and public service models. The presentations address both the situation as it stood in 2005 and future projections, offering a comprehensive vision of how libraries are integrated into the municipal fabric and contribute to the cultural and social development of local communities.
Main themes
- Management and administration of municipal libraries within the framework of democracy.
- Relationship between local administration and public library services.
- Institutional cooperation and library networks at the municipal level.
- Service models and local cultural policies applied to libraries.
- Analysis of the Spanish library reality in the context of local administration.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at library and documentation professionals, municipal cultural managers, local administration officials, researchers in cultural policy, and information science students. It is also of interest to councilors for culture and municipal technicians involved in the planning and development of public library services.
What this book offers
- Access to the presentations and debates of a reference meeting in the municipal library sector.
- Detailed analysis of the relationship between local administration and libraries in the Spanish democratic context.
- Expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of municipal libraries.
- Relevant historical documentation on the state of public libraries in 2005.
Technical specifications
- Author: SPAIN. SUBDIRECCION GENERAL D; ENCUENTRO
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: TBD. COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: January 2006
- Number of pages: 212
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
This work constitutes a reference document for those who wish to understand the evolution and challenges of municipal libraries in Spain during the first decade of the 21st century. The meeting proceedings offer a multifaceted and professional vision that transcends the mere chronicle of an event, becoming a useful tool for reflecting on local library policies. Its focus on local administration and democracy provides a valuable contextual framework for managers and scholars in the sector.