Definition

A library shall be considered public when it met the following criteria:

- Has a collection of a general nature, offering cultural, educational, recreational and social information services that are accessible to all citizens.
- Offers free and gratis loan and document-consultation services.
- The collections of public libraries are freely accessed and available for loan. However, when necessary, due to security and preservation reasons, access to part of these collections may be limited.

Source

Libraries. Methodology

Topic

• Culture, sports and leisure

Statistical operations

(links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)

• 30403 - Libraries

Concepts associated

• Central Libraries of the Autonomous Communities
• Libraries for specific groups of users (not specialised)
• Library grant-awardees
• National Library
• Professional librarians
• Specialised libraries