Equity and Excellence in the Public Library

Why Ignorance is Not our Heritage

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
Cover of the book Equity and Excellence in the Public Library by Bob Usherwood, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Bob Usherwood ISBN: 9781317141815
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 23, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Bob Usherwood
ISBN: 9781317141815
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 23, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This important volume by one of the leading scholars in the field examines and discusses how library professionals can meet the demands of policy makers to open up the public library system without destroying its values. Based on a critical literature review, a survey of library professionals and consultations with other stakeholders, the book discusses the challenges involved in providing a service that prioritizes equity and social inclusion while at the same time attempting to promote and maintain quality, excellence and ethical standards. In assessing how those responsible for public libraries around the world go about this task the author advocates a service that is sensitive to difference and seeks to provide access to the best.

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This important volume by one of the leading scholars in the field examines and discusses how library professionals can meet the demands of policy makers to open up the public library system without destroying its values. Based on a critical literature review, a survey of library professionals and consultations with other stakeholders, the book discusses the challenges involved in providing a service that prioritizes equity and social inclusion while at the same time attempting to promote and maintain quality, excellence and ethical standards. In assessing how those responsible for public libraries around the world go about this task the author advocates a service that is sensitive to difference and seeks to provide access to the best.

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