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The community role of academic art libraries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Derek Toyne
Derek Toyne*
Affiliation:
Falmouth School of Art Library, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
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Abstract

Despite apparent reluctance amongst academic art libraries, the nature of art and of education justify an extension of their activities into the local community. Publication and the loan of work produced by the academy are two of many suitable techniques, but availability of a qualified subject specialist librarian is seen as crucial. Predicted increases in free time will lead to an increase in the study and practice of art. The academic art library should now aim to become a community art focus.

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Research Article
Information
Art Libraries Journal , Volume 12 , Issue 3 , 1987 , pp. 35 - 39
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 1987

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