المكتبات العامة ودورها في تنمية رأس المال الاجتماعي : المكتبة المركزية العامة في محافظة كربلاء أنموذجا

Abstract

The research aims to define the role of the Central Library public in the city of Karbala , in the development of social capital , as it is the social capital one indicators of prosperity and growth of the community on a global level , adopted Find the survey method , and use the questionnaire as a tool to collect research data , depending on the scale (SOCAT), It was the drafting of paragraphs within five axes , namely, ( the values and ethics of working in the library / development of relations with the beneficiaries / confidence building / public relations and promotion of library services / investment potential of the library to better serve the community) and the research community (21) of workers in the library out of ( 28) , and use both the center- premise and weight percentile as methods in statistical data analysis , research has come to a number of conclusions, including :- Contributed to community activities carried out by the library in achieving significant growth in its relations with the community through interaction with the departments , schools and civil society organizations. The research found a number of recommendations, including :- Take advantage of the large number of civil society organizations and charities that rely volunteer work for the purpose of supporting the efforts of the library service in the community.