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Public Libraries, Public Policies, and Political Processes
Serving and Transforming Communities in Times of Economic and Political Constraint
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2014
Summary
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. The style is both scholarly and accessible to general readers, with the goal of being useful to students, educators, researchers, practitioners, and friends of public libraries in library and information science. It will also be usefull for those engaged in areas of public policy, government, economics, and political science who are interested in the relationships between public libraries, public policy, and political processes. 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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Copyright year
2014
ISBN-Print
978-1-4422-3346-1
ISBN-Online
978-1-4422-3347-8
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
180
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List of Figures No access
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Preface No access
Acknowledgments No access
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms No access
Chapter One: Politics, Policies, and Public Libraries No access Pages 1 - 22
Chapter Two: The Development of Public Libraries as a Public Good in the United States No access Pages 23 - 40
Chapter Three: The Evolution of Policies Affecting Public Libraries in the United States No access Pages 41 - 60
Chapter Four: Prevailing Governance and Economic Ideologies No access Pages 61 - 76
Chapter Five: Changes in Public Libraries and Changes in Communities No access Pages 77 - 98
Chapter Six: Engagement and Valuation of the Public Good No access Pages 99 - 116
Chapter Seven: Demonstrating Library Value and Advocating for Support No access Pages 117 - 130
Chapter Eight: The Public Library in the Local Political Process No access Pages 131 - 150
