Volunteer-run libraries

The idea of volunteers replacing paid staff in smaller “community libraries” is being strongly encouraged in the UK.  Almost all are single units.  

The idea of volunteer-run libraries ties in very neatly with the current Big Society philosophy and with the need to make the most of shrinking budgets.  Apart from a few isolated cases, it is a new phenomenon in the UK. Pages:

Pros

Cons

Practicalities

International situation

Further reading