Equity and excellence in the public library [ why ignorance is not our heritage

Based on a critical literature review, a survey of library professionals and consultations with stakeholders in the service, this book discusses the challenges involved in providing a library service

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Usherwood, Bob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Aldershot, England ;Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub , c2007
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Online Access:NetLibrary

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p [201]-224) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Equity and excellence : the librarian's dilemma? -- 2. Equity and excellence around the world -- 3. Value versus demand -- 4. Self-improvement, complex culture, and the public good -- 5. Commercial imperative? -- 6. Developing critical capacity and creativity -- 7. Providing access to the best -- 8. Information is not enough -- 9. Education, education, education -- 10. Through excellence to inclusion -- 11. Professionals, practice and policy -- 12. Equity and excellence : a value judgement 
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