Finnish Libraries: From Agrikola Times to the Present Day

Author: Chechikova Yu., postgraduate student of Moscow State University of Culture and Arts
E-mail: chechikova@list.ru

Annotation: The present paper considers the history of Finnish public libraries, the situation and circumstances of the first experiences in this area like readers` associations. The author shows the political and social tendencies in the country which had the largest influence on the formation of principles of libraries` activities. Much attention is given by the author to the history of foundation and current activities of the National Library of Finland.

Key words: public libraries, Turku City Library, National Library of Finland, Michael Agricola, Finnish libraries political program.

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