Public libraries, public policies, and political processes : serving and transforming communities in times of economic and political constraint

Jaeger, Paul T., 1974- (author.). Gorham, Ursula, 1975- (author.). Bertot, John Carlo, (author.). Sarin, Lindsay C., (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781442233461 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: xviii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-172) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Politics, policies, and public libraries -- The development of public libraries as a public good in the United States -- The evolution of policies affecting public libraries in the United States -- Prevailing governance and economic ideologies -- Changes in public libraries and changes in communities -- Engagement and valuation of the public good -- Demonstrating library value and advocating for support -- The public library in the local political process.