...Reetu Child; Anne Goulding Purpose This paper outlines the results of research analysing the impact of the recession of 2008‐2009 on public libraries in the Midlands region of the UK. Specifically, it explores the validity of James' “librarian's axiom” in this context, which proposes that use...

... to enhance the lives of citizens in a recession (Rooney‐Browne, 2009). Clearly the evidence shows that people can benefit greatly from access to a publically funded collection of the type provided by community libraries. Yet we are seeing, in the UK at least, the worrying situation whereby local authority...

... journal would reveal that the language hinted at by Budd has seen significant, if not blanket, adoption amongst those writing for professional journals, and presenting at professional conferences. Public libraries Recession Economic doctorines Political philosophy United Kingdom...

...Christine Rooney‐Browne Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role public libraries play in times of economic crisis and to highlight the potential impact of recession on the future development of public library services. Design/methodology/approach The article focuses...