2017•Przegląd BibliotecznyOpen access
The role of public libraries in promoting readership in Poland
Dorota Grabowska
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Abstract
Purpose/thesis of the article – The purpose of this article is to discuss the role of public libraries in promoting readership in Poland. Methodology – Available surveys showing the level of readership in Poland have been analysed. Documents that highlight the role of libraries in the promotion of reading as well as the social expectation that they undertake such activities have been summarised. To provide examples of good practices articles from the 2016 issue of Poradnik Bibliotekarza (Librarian’s Guidebook) have also been analysed discussing the libraries’ activities aiming to promote readership. Results/conclusions – The level of readership in Poland is unsatisfactory. Action is being taken in order to remedy this situation. Public libraries join international and national actions as well as run their own campaigns to promote readership. The condition of readership in Poland is not satisfactory, as revealed by available readership surveys.
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