Can We Save the Public's Library?.

Robinson, Charles

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ERIC Number: EJ401028

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Publication Date: 1989

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Can We Save the Public's Library?

Robinson, Charles

Library Journal, v114 n14 p147-52 Sep 1 1989

Discusses areas of confusion concerning the role of public libraries that endanger the existence of public libraries. It is argued that the future of the public library depends on its responsiveness to the needs of the people that such libraries were created to serve, and suggestions for achieving this state are offered. (CLB)

Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Responsibility, Elitism, Financial Support, Freedom of Information, Governing Boards, Government Role, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Collection Development, Library Planning, Library Role, Library Services, Public Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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