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Main Author: Simmons, Randall C.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1985
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ326995
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  • The Homeless in the Public Library: Implications for Access to Libraries. Simmons, Randall C. Behavior Problems Homeless People Library Administration Library Personnel Library Role Library Services Policy Public Libraries Social Problems Discussion of the homeless in American public libraries focuses on harmless individuals who may be considered nuisance by library staff/patrons. Highlights include literature about problem library patrons, national problem, social issues, major themes (offense to others and library staff, balancing rights, and elitism), and implications for access. Sixty-four references are cited. (EJS)