A united voice: library associations' challenge for the future in Finland
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of library associations in Finland, which is unique in that there are four library associations within a common infrastructure established by the National Library.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper looks at all four library associations in Finland.
Findings
The paper finds that the associations have become part of a nationally connected series of projects and are working to create more commitment from the professionals who either make or break the associations.
Originality/value
As a model Finland's library associations have many lessons to offer into the future.
Keywords
Citation
Karhula, P. (2006), "A united voice: library associations' challenge for the future in Finland", Library Management, Vol. 27 No. 1/2, pp. 101-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120610647983
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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