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No Fixed Abode: Library Services for the Homeless and Economically Disadvantaged in the United Kingdom.
- Source :
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Current Studies in Librarianship . Spring2016, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p119-141. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article examines the need of library services for the homeless and economically disadvantaged in Great Britain. Topics discussed include services offered by public libraries to people experiencing homelessness or economic disadvantage; ways in which libraries provide information about, and make referrals to public assistance with, finances, relationships, childcare, housing, healthcare, employment, legal matters, education, and transportation; and increase in homelessness and economic disparity in the country.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07428227
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Current Studies in Librarianship
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118706681