Biblioteca Pública Brasileira: identidades e cenário político gerencial.

Abstract

This study readdresses the management policy theme focused on Brazilian Public Libraries and discusses the associated organizational and identity principles, taking into account general management principles and the results ensuing from adopting macro and micro policies. It includes geographic aspects, as well as strutural diversity, economy, regional and cultural characteristics of Public Libraries. Furthermore. it points out to the need of strengthening identity associations and to meet cultural demands made by minorities in the different regions in order to consolidate and reestablish the objectives and functions related to Public Libraries.