...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...

... Publishing Limited 2009 Public libraries Recession Legislation England In a previous issue Christine Rooney‐Browne discussed the potential public libraries have to enhance the lives of citizens in a recession (Rooney‐Browne, 2009). Clearly the evidence shows that people can benefit greatly...

... an organisation and a consumer: David McMenemy can be contacted at: david.mcmenemy@cis.strath.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Public libraries Recession Economic doctorines Political philosophy United Kingdom A consequence of the current recession facing...

...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...