A study of cooperative relationships between small business development centers and public libraries
Date Approved
5-14-2004
Embargo Period
4-27-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in School and Public Librarianship
Department
Special Educational Services/Instruction
College
College of Education
Advisor
Shontz, Marilyn
Subject(s)
Libraries and business--United States; Libraries and community--United States; Public-private sector cooperation--United States
Disciplines
Library and Information Science
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the variety and levels of services provided to the clients of local Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) by selected medium-size and large public libraries in the Delaware Valley region. The twelve responding libraries reported a wide variety in the levels of service provided to the local small business community. Librarians reported participating with their local SBDC by providing facilities, reference materials, staff with special training and/or experience in business reference service, staff participation in programs, and combinations of these services. Three libraries reported providing no services at all to support SBDC programs and clients. Specific services and the advantages or disadvantages to the libraries as a result of these services are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Polhamus, Nancy, "A study of cooperative relationships between small business development centers and public libraries" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 1214.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1214
