The Economics of Libraries

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Marco Ferdinando Martorana (University of Catania, Italy) Ilde Rizzo (University of Catania, Italy)

The Economics of Libraries

Marco Ferdinando Martorana (University of Catania, Italy), Ilde Rizzo (University of Catania, Italy)

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English

Routledge
15 April 2024

Library & information sciences; Economics of industrial organisation; Public ownership & nationalisation; Civil service & public sector

Series: Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries

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.

By: Marco Ferdinando Martorana (University of Catania Italy), Ilde Rizzo (University of Catania, Italy)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9781032364278
ISBN 10: 1032364270
Series: Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 15 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marco Ferdinando Martorana is Senior Assistant Professor of Public Economics at the University of Catania, Italy. Ilde Rizzo is Professor of Public Economics at the University of Catania, Italy.

Reviews for The Economics of Libraries

"""A ground-breaking and timely book on one of the major cultural institutions. A systematic overview on the economic analysis of library activities and their interaction with society and wellbeing. The work also addresses the challenges of the digital revolution as well as the new functions and sustainability of libraries. Undoubtedly a key contribution for cultural economists, and highly stimulating for professionals."" Luis César Herrero, University of Valladolid, Spain"