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
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