Effects of free membership on borrowing behavior in public libraries: An economic perspective through the case of the Library at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
Published online on April 09, 2026
Abstract
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Although there is an international movement in favor of free public library services, little research has focused on the economic determinants of user behavior. We examine these determinants through the effect of free access on borrowing. To this end, we ...
Although there is an international movement in favor of free public library services, little research has focused on the economic determinants of user behavior. We examine these determinants through the effect of free access on borrowing. To this end, we ...