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I want to know the definition of "Model Helsinki" for public libraries.

Purpose of Helsinki City Library

The Helsinki City Library provides a fundamental civic service available to everyone. As a part of the worldwide network of libraries, we offer customers unrestricted access to sources of culture and information.

On an interactive basis, we develop the library services Helsinki residents need so that they can be
active members of society and enjoy life more fully.

On an interactive basis, we develop the library services Helsinki residents need so that they can be
active members of society and enjoy life more fully.

The Helsinki City Library acts as the Central Library for public libraries. We also serve as a multilingual library. Library network consists of the main library, 30 branch libraries, a number of hospital libraries and two mobile libraries.

Helsinki City Library Annual report 2000 URL is http://www.lib.hel.fi/english/annual/

Access to Library Services URL is http://pandora.lib.hel.fi:6080/hs/navigate/h99/h111/
There you can find Organisation chart and other information about Helsinki City Library. "Model Helsinki" for Helsinki City library concists of several different services.

Information about the Finnish public library system URL is http://www.minedu.fi/minedu/culture/public_libraries.html