ISBN:
9780754648062
Language:
English
Pages:
VIII, 227 S.
,
graph. Darst.
DDC:
027.441
Keywords:
Public libraries
;
Public services (Libraries)
;
Öffentliche Bibliothek
;
Bildungsauftrag
;
Soziale Rolle
Description / Table of Contents:
Equity and excellence : the librarian's dilemma? -- Equity and excellence around the world -- Value versus demand -- Self-improvement, complex culture, and the public good -- Commercial imperative -- Developing critical capacity and creativity -- Providing access to the best -- Information is not enough -- Education, education, education -- Through excellence to inclusion -- Professionals, practice, and policy -- Equity and excellence : a value judgement
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0718/2007020568.html