Thesis (M.A.)--University of Chicago. / Bibliography: p. 107-108.

Thesis--Rutgers.

Thesis (A.M.)--University of Chicago, Graduate Library School. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, 1973. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 306-309).

(in English) The thesis deals with a support of reading with aim effort to offered service, organizing cultural and educational actions in the Municipal Library of Prague. The first part solves theoretical definition and the meaning of reading. There are briefly explained some terms that relate to - reading, the reader, reading socialization, reading literacy, etc. Factors that influence reading process and education for reading are monitored, as well. Furthermore, national representative projects supporting reading primarily in libraries are presented at my work, too. The second part of my work is focused on the Municipal Library of Prague and its role in supporting reading. It describes the library from the view of its mission, the way of financing (funding) and organization structure. The essential part pays attention to the presentation of specialized sections and services, which are provided in the library. It describes different actions supporting reading or providing propagation of the library. Last but not least, the different sections of the Municipal Library of Prague are depicted here with attention to organizing cultural and educational actions, which contributes to supporting reading. In conclusion, acquired pieces of knowledge are summarized and the future of the Municipal Library of...