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POLANCO-ALMONTE, Yumarys Alt.. Public libraries in the Dominican Republic. Investig. bibl [online]. 2010, vol.24, n.52, pp.117-143. ISSN 2448-8321.

This paper provides a historical overview and description of the current state of public libraries in the Dominican Republic. The events central to their development are also described. The documentation gathered has served to create a profile of the current state of public libraries and make some recommendations.

Palavras-chave : Public libraries; Public libraries in Dominican Republic; History of the public libraries in Dominican Republic.