Academic libraries in Greece

Abstract

Suggests that the specific character of Greece has had a pronounced influence on the development and growth of libraries. Maintains that its geographical disposition and turbulent history have produced a nation of contrasting social, economic and political styles. Discusses the structure of Greek universities focussing on the Aristotelean University of Thessaloniki as a basis for making comparisons and identifying major issues. Describes collection development, bibliographic organisation and library personnel and asserts that changes in academic libraries will only come about as a result of changes in the structure of Greek higher education.