Library Research ›› 2014, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 5-8.

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The Development of Little Free Libraries at Abroad and Its Enlightenments to China

YAN Ying-jun (Shantou Library, Shantou 515041, China)   

  • Published:2019-04-28

Abstract: A Little Free Library is a box full of books posted in a yard for the sharing and exchanging of books among neighbors,the principle of which is "take a book,return a book".A Little Free Library is a popular construction mode of community libraries at abroad with its small size, simple operation, convenient for readers. This paper introduces the situation of construction of Little Free Libraries at abroad, and gives some enlightenments on the construction of Little Free Libraries in china.

Key words: Little Free Library; library service; library construction

CLC Number: 

  • G258.24