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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1996
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ529649 |
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Table of Contents:
- ALA Goal 2000 and Public Libraries: Ambiguities and Possibilities. Raber, Douglas Activism Conflict Conservatism Librarians Library Policy Library Role Library Services Long Range Planning Public Libraries Social Responsibility Theory Practice Relationship User Needs (Information) American Library Association Goal 2000 fails to resolve conflicting theoretical perspectives about the purpose and scope of public library services. While allowing for temporary unity of political action, ALA Goal 2000 may create contradictory service priorities that confuse both the public and librarians. Strengths and weaknesses of the social activist, conservative, and populist viewpoints are examined. (PEN)