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Free Vs. Fee Based Library Services: Survey of Library Leaders in Pakistan

Mahmood, Khalid and Hameed, Abdul and Haider, Syed Jalaluddin (2007) Free Vs. Fee Based Library Services: Survey of Library Leaders in Pakistan. Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science, 10 (2). pp. 105-118. ISSN 1394-6234

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University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Dept. of Library & Information Science
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Dept. of Special Education
University of Karachi, Pakistan, Dept. of Library & Information Science

Abstract

This paper reports the findings of a study on the debate of free versus fee based library services in Pakistan. The review of literature revealed that no formal survey on this topic has been carried out before. A questionnaire based survey of selected experts in the field of library and information science from various cities was conducted. Their interviews were also audio-recorded. The library leaders opined on the arguments in favour of and against user fee in libraries. The results show that the respondents are in favour of user fee. However, they advocate for a core service to be offered free of charge as a basic right of the citizens

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Free based library services; Fee based library services; Library charges; Pakistan
Subjects:Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources
ID Code:577

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