A reflection on the origins of Australian public libraries

Mary Carroll

A reflection on the origins of Australian public libraries

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The notion of the Public library is one we often assume is understood in the same way internationally. In contemporary literature the notion of the public library is characterised as being a third or community space providing a positive place for communities to come together and to freely access information and resources and address disadvantage.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	LRG blog
Publication status	Published - 17 Dec 2021

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