Abstract

HERNANDEZ PACHECO, Federico. Legal framework and indicators for public libraries in Mexico and Colombia. Investig. bibl [online]. 2012, vol.26, n.58, pp.215-233. ISSN 2448-8321.

A report of the results of a comparative study of public libraries in Mexico and Colombia is provided in this paper, which examines the respective backgrounds and operative rules; legal and theoretical frameworks, as well as the statistical indicators of the libraries in each country. The paper also examines the minimal management indicators for public libraries developed by the Iberian-American Program for Cooperation in Public Libraries (PICBIP, by its Spanish acronym ), followed by conclusions and recommendation for further research.

Keywords : Public libraries; Mexico; Colombia; Rules frame; Management indicators.

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