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Main Authors: Miller, Jerome K., Aguilar, William
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1984
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ298468
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  • Public Library Use by Members of the Old Order Amish Faith. Miller, Jerome K. Aguilar, William Amish Comparative Analysis Library Role Library Services Library Surveys Public Libraries Rural Areas Use Studies This survey of public library use in Arthur, Illinois, reveals that 14 percent of nearby Amish population have purchased nonresident, family library cards. Comparison with rural populations in downstate Illinois and library use in Ohio Amish settlements suggests changes in Amish culture and role of public libraries near Amish settlements. Includes 16 references. (EJS)