"Small satellites on wheels" – on history and contemporary activities of mobile libraries Cover Image

„Małe satelity na kółkach”, czyli o historii i współczesnej działalności bibliotek ruchomych
"Small satellites on wheels" – on history and contemporary activities of mobile libraries

Author(s): Małgorzata Fedorowicz-Kruszewska
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: bibliobus; biblioteka objazdowa; biblioteka ruchoma; biblioteka wędrowna; biblioteki publiczne; usługi biblioteczno-informacyjne; bookmobile; information services; library services; library vehicale; mobile library; public libraries

Summary/Abstract: The article describes a specific form of library and information services available to the public - the mobile library. It discusses the history and development of the mobile library, types of mobile libraries and how they are used. The article looks at the kinds of collections on offer, facilities available, what means are used to transport library stock and how the service is organised. Also, what qualifications are needed to work in these institutions and the duties the staff carries out on a daily basis.

  • Issue Year: 9/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 81-96
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish