Reading the future: a review of public libraries in England. From: Australasian Public Libraries and InformationServices | Date: June 1, 1997| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1997 Auslib Press Party Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The role of Britain's public libraries may return to an emphasis on education through the implementation of information technology. The system's current emphasis on entertainment is expected to shift back to an academic focus with the advent of online services offering access to literary and political resources. These services, however, will require adequate funding.

Reviewed by F A (Ali) Sharr formerly Deputy City Librarian of Manchester and State Librarian of Western Australia

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