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Recent Trends in Library Services for Ethnic Minorities – The Danish Experience

The publication describes historical context of immigration to Denmark and changement in government policies together with the development in public library services. It reviews the work of the Danish Central Library of Immigrant Literature, its methodology and main findings. Two main lessons emerged: that public libraries have something both unique and essential to offer as a part of a national policy towards immigration and ethnic minorities; and that success lies in combining different service elements and ensuring that libraries are perceived and used as friendly meeting places.

The article is available at www.emeraldinsight.com