Journal article
Public libraries and social capital in three New York City neighbourhoods
Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, v 99(1), pp 65-83
01 Jan 2008
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Abstract
This study uses the social capital concept to explain geographical variation in public library use. Applying Putnam's social capital theory, we examine how social capital in three New York City neighbourhoods affects usage of local branch libraries. A survey was conducted to understand differences in public library use and social capital in the neighbourhoods. Diversity and segregation indices were included as additional measures of social capital. The study found that neighbourhoods with higher levels of social capital, especially bridging social capital, tend to have higher public library use.
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- Title
- Public libraries and social capital in three New York City neighbourhoods
- Creators
- Hongmian Gong - Hunter CollegeAndrea C. Japzon - Drexel UniversityCynthia Chen - City College of New York
- Publication Details
- Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, v 99(1), pp 65-83
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Medicine (Graduate)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000252931700005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-39049086112
- Other Identifier
- 991019168677104721
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- Web of Science research areas
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