Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the shaping of public libraries as an
infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere through a comprehensive literature review …

This study used scoping review as an approach to examine and determine the extent of
studies undertaken in civic engagement roles of libraries and librarians in times of rapid …

The purpose of this research is to examine the evolving democratic librarianship and its
robust connection to the Nordic societal model. Through an analysis of libraries in Oslo …

It is common in the literature to see libraries characterized as public sphere institutions, but
the exact processes by which libraries support and engage in the public sphere remain …

This study compares cultural policy, public libraries, and the public sphere in Norway, the
United States, and Japan. Results of the comparison indicate that Norway emphasizes …

Purpose This article addresses a recent debate in this journal between Buschman and
Widdersheim and Koizumi on public libraries and public sphere theory in library and …

The public library as public sphere: a longitudinal analysis | Emerald Insight Books and journals
Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access Publish with us Advanced search The public library …

Public library development is explained differently by various theories, but existing theories
are problematic. A new theory is needed to explain public library development, one that …

This article analyses the pressure against librarianship and library and information science
stemming from digitization and the increased importance attached to libraries' role as …

During the 21 st century, library and information scholars have set out to theorize the role of
public libraries as public spheres. Most of this research is engaging with Habermas' early …