Community Libraries: The Concept and its Application--with Particular Reference to a South African Community Library System.

The purpose of this study was to determine norms against which the characteristics of community library services could be tested. The five oldest community libraries in the Pinetown (South Africa) public library system were examined. Results showed that certain public library systems, like Pinetown, have made significant progress toward becoming active, service-oriented community libraries. (Author/AEF)