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Perspectives, Insights, and Priorities
17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship
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2005
Summary
This extraordinary book defines and describes librarianship and library science through insightful and thoughtful essays contributed by 17 recognized leaders of the profession. While each essay presents a distinct perspective and approach, collectively they paint a picture of a humane and human profession central to and concerned with the cultural, social, political, and intellectual underpinnings of civilization. Often challenging and provocative, often moving, always engaging, the essays reflect a diverse and complex profession and the values, beliefs, practices, and philosophies that make it unique and vital.
The essays take a variety of approaches: historical analysis, personal recollection, career review, political or social commentary, intellectual or philosophical musings, and short and long-term forecasting. Even when the essays address issues of a practical nature, they raise issues of concern in a broader context. The role of libraries in a democratic society is examined through the historical perspective of the Boston Mandate of 1852, the most recent US presidential election, and the current strain of censorship and intellectual freedom battles. What is the proper role of libraries as social organizations advocating societal reform and working toward the common weal? What is the role of government and politics in the profession? What is the responsibility and role of the library in determining or advocating public policy? If, as one essay elegantly and persuasively argues, our professional concern should center not on information or fact, but on truth, can we avoid political action and political repercussion? These are weighty issues addressed not only with passion, but also with a freedom and honesty seldom encountered.
This is a powerful and important book that should be read by every librarian, every library student, every public official, indeed, every citizen concerned with his or her community.
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Copyright year
2005
ISBN-Print
978-0-8108-5355-3
ISBN-Online
978-1-4617-0701-1
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
141
Product type
Edited Book
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Table of Contents No access
Foreword No access
From Oral Tradition to Electronic: Accessing and Disseminating Information No access Pages 1 - 6
The Library Professional No access Pages 7 - 12
Election 2004: The Library Fails Again No access Pages 13 - 18
Reflections on Librarianship: Values, Ethics, and Practice No access Pages 19 - 28
Serving Young Adults in Libraries: A Professional Life's Work No access Pages 29 - 36
Libraries: The Best Public Value No access Pages 37 - 42
A Virtuous Profession No access Pages 43 - 48
Librarians: Our Reach is Global and Our Touch is Local No access Pages 49 - 54
Library Values in a Changing No access Pages 55 - 62
Librarianship: Intersecting Perspectives for the Academy and from the Field No access Pages 63 - 72
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: A Personal View of Librarianship No access Pages 73 - 80
The Fog of my Career: Some Reflections and Lessons Learned No access Pages 81 - 90
Social Justice as a Context for a Career in Librarianship No access Pages 91 - 98
Philosophy Begins in Wonder and Ends in Performance No access Pages 99 - 106
Reflections on a Passion No access Pages 107 - 114
Why do Libraries Matter in the 21st Century? No access Pages 115 - 122
The More Things Change, the More Things Remain the Same No access Pages 123 - 130
