An overview of libraries in France

The paper presents an overview of the various types of libraries in France, including public libraries, academic and research libraries, other types of libraries, documentation, France’s library policy and the library staff and professional association environment The paper is based on a chapter from Les bibliotheques en Europe, projets,perspectives, (Libraries in Europe, Projects and Prospects) by Frederic Blin and Thierry Claerr, Paris, Editions du Cercle de la Librairie, 2013, with kind permission of the publisher and authors.