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Public Libraries, Public Policies, and Political Processes: Serving and Transforming Communities in Times of Economic and Political Constraint
ISBN-13:
9781442233461
ISBN-10:
144223346X
Author:
Ursula Gorham, Paul Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, Lindsay Sarin
Publication date:
2014
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format:
Paperback
198 pages
Category:
Library & Information Science
,
Social Sciences
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ISBN-13:
9781442233461
ISBN-10:
144223346X
Author:
Ursula Gorham, Paul Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, Lindsay Sarin
Publication date:
2014
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format:
Paperback
198 pages
Category:
Library & Information Science
,
Social Sciences
Summary
Public Libraries, Public Policies, and Political Processes: Serving and Transforming Communities in Times of Economic and Political Constraint (ISBN-13: 9781442233461 and ISBN-10: 144223346X), written by authors
Ursula Gorham, Paul Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, Lindsay Sarin, was published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers in 2014.
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Drawing on two decades of original research conducted by the authors, as well as existing research about the intersection of public policy, political discourse, and public libraries, this book seeks to understand the origins and implications of the current standing of public libraries in public policy and political discourse. It both explains the complex current circumstances and offers strategies for effectively creating a better future for public libraries.
The main message is that there is a pressing need for public librarians and other supporters of public libraries to be:
- Aware of the political process and its implications for libraries;
- Attuned to the interrelationships between policy and politics; and
- Engaged in the policy process to articulate the need for policies that support public libraries.
Building upon the discussion of the key issues, the book offers proposals for professional, policy-making, and political strategies that can strengthen the public library and its ability to meet the needs of individuals and communities. The discussion and analysis in the book draw upon data and real world examples from the many studies that the authors have conducted on related topics, including libraries’ outreach to increasingly diverse service populations and efforts to meet community needs through innovative partnerships.
As the intersection of politics, policy, and libraries has grown in importance and complexity in recent years, the need for a book on their interrelationships is long overdue.
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