A National Survey of the Perceived Monetary Value of Public Library Service for Norwegians: Contingent Valuation Approach Reveals a 1:4 Cost‐Benefit Ratio. A review of: Aabø, Svanhild. “Are Public Libraries Worth Their Price?” New Library World 106.11/12 (2005): 487‐95.

<b>Objective</b> – To determine the perceived monetary value of public library service to Norwegians (both library users and nonusers).<br><b>Design</b> – Four sets of 2 questions were included in a bi‐monthly omnibus telephone survey conducted by a private agency.<b...

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Main Author: Stephanie Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta 2007-03-01
Series:Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
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Online Access:http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/158/222