Volunteering in libraries: survey on Romanian public libraries
Volunteering in libraries: survey on Romanian public libraries
Author(s): Mihai Constantinescu, Alina Danciu, Dana HaimanaSubject(s): Library and Information Science, Library operations and management, Other
Published by: Asociația Bibliotecarilor din România
Keywords: volunteering;libraries;study;Romania;Romanian libraries;
Summary/Abstract: Libraries are a natural hotspot for volunteer work, they can act as both beneficiaries and organizers of volunteers and their work. Volunteer programs in the libraries cover an important range of possibilities, from basic library work (moving books, assisting users that need help) to specialized activities (language courses, computer courses, specialized activities with persons with disabilities) and everything in between.This study aims to offer an overview of the situation regarding volunteer work in Romanian public libraries. It seeks to find out whether and how the county libraries and the two national libraries use volunteers.This study presents a brief analysis of the online presence of Romanian libraries.
Journal: Revista Română de Biblioteconomie și Știința Informării
- Issue Year: 16/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 12-29
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English