Local public libraries as human rights intermediaries
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights.
Volume: 36 issue: 2, page(s): 133-151
Article first published online: April 20, 2018; Issue published: June 1, 2018.
Traditionally, the literature has recognised
the role of public libraries in the promotion of human rights,
through their efforts in making information accessible to anyone,
irrespective of their personal circumstances.
At the same time, scholars have largely overlooked their
potential in the protection of human rights.
This article shows that libraries can make an important
contribution to the protection function,
by using the example of cooperation
between the National Ombudsman of Serbia and
15 local public libraries in smaller municipalities.
the role of public libraries in the promotion of human rights,
through their efforts in making information accessible to anyone,
irrespective of their personal circumstances.
At the same time, scholars have largely overlooked their
potential in the protection of human rights.
This article shows that libraries can make an important
contribution to the protection function,
by using the example of cooperation
between the National Ombudsman of Serbia and
15 local public libraries in smaller municipalities.
