Libraries enrich lives.A new report from the University of Sheffield's Department of Information Studies suggests that reading imaginative literature provided by public libraries enriches the lives of many people and has the potential to influence many more. Based on research funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board, it shows that a good public library service can make a unique contribution to the reading experience. It reveals that book lending is still perceived per·ceive tr.v. per·ceived, per·ceiv·ing, per·ceives 1. To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing. 2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend. to be the major function of the public library, and that libraries are seen as natural places for those who wish to develop as readers. By providing free access to a wide range of material, libraries help people establish and maintain the reading habit. Providing people with the opportunity to borrow Borrow To obtain or receive money on loan with the promise or understanding that it will be repaid. rather than buy enables individuals to exert greater personal control over their reading. For many the public library is the preferred provider of imaginative literature. It is seen as offering the reader additional benefits, and added values Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
The report also demonstrates the importance of reading in peoples' lives. There is persuasive evidence that through reading a person's life can be transformed. A CD version of the report will be sent to each library authority in the UK. A printed version is available for 20 [pounds sterling] including post and packing from CEPLIS CEPLIS Conseil Européen des Professions Libérales at the Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield The University of Sheffield is a research university, located in Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. Reputation Sheffield was the Sunday Times University of the Year in 2001 and has consistently appeared as their top 20 institutions. , Western Bank, Sheffield S Sheffield, city, England Sheffield, city (1991 pop. 470,685), N England, at the confluence of the Don River and four tributaries. Sheffield was one of the leading industrial cities of England. It has been a center of cutlery manufacture since the 14th cent. 10 2TN. For further information contact: Professor Bob Usherwood (Tel: 0114 222 2635; email: r.usherwood@sheffield.ac.uk). |
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