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
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| Language: | English |
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Aldershot, England ;Burlington, VT :
Ashgate Pub ,
c2007
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| Online Access: | NetLibrary |
Table of Contents:
- 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