The Impact and Value of Public Libraries in the UK: A Systematic Review
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Published online on March 26, 2026
Abstract
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The Public Libraries Act (1850) marked a turning point in British history, establishing public libraries as we recognise them today. Since its inception, public libraries have remained at the heart of communities, persevering through numerous challenges ...
The Public Libraries Act (1850) marked a turning point in British history, establishing public libraries as we recognise them today. Since its inception, public libraries have remained at the heart of communities, persevering through numerous challenges ...