The Economics of Libraries

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Synopsis

Libraries are included in the widely accepted definition of Cultural and Creative Industries, together with heritage, performing arts, museums, visual arts, and archives, and they play an important role in the creative value chain. The Economics of Libraries highlights the economic importance of the library sector.Providing an accessible and concise expert overview of the most important economic features and diversified functions of libraries, the authors also summarise the challenges and opportunities deriving from digital technologies, the management of cultural infrastructures, and audience development. This unique short-form book fills a longstanding gap in our understanding of the demand and supply of library services.This book will be of interest to researchers and scholars in the fields of economics and the creative and cultural industries. It also provides useful insights for students and lecturers, as well as topics of discussion for professionals.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries
Author:
Marco Ferdinando Martorana, Ilde Rizzo
ISBN:
9781040041758
Related ISBNs:
9781040041727, 9781003331896, 9781032364278
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2024-04-14
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2024
Copyright by:
Marco Ferdinando Martorana and Ilde Rizzo 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Nonfiction