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The unique experience of the Toronto Public Library, 1974-1981, when reform politics at the municipal level initiated major changes in the library system. Newly appointed Board members enlisted the aid of citizens in identifying unmet needs and exposing basic iniquities in the provision of library service. Participation grew dramatically as citizens became involved at area and neighborhood levels. The result: a major turn-around in the library's priorities. This book analyzes the experience from the points of view of 15 participants and close observers of the process —academics, politicians, library workers, and citizens of diverse backgrounds, approaches, and concerns.

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A fascinating study of how a library board of trustees initiated change, what happened, and how change was then institutionalized....The contributions are very well written and thanks to Marshall's organization hang together very well....Absorbing reading. * Library Science Annual * Very admirable work, indeed....The lessons to be learned from the Toronto experience are well worth remembering. * Int'l Journal Of Reviews In Library and Infor * Would be an interesting case study for library school collections and libraries where public library development and issues are part of the collection mission. * Reference Quarterly * Marshall...has increased the self awareness of administrators and academics in this ground-breaking work. * Focus * A rich collage of varying perspectives....Can be useful for a variety of reading interests. * Journal Of Library History * Useful contribution to library literature....An excellent volume that may well serve other institutional frameworks... * Booklist *

A fascinating study of how a library board of trustees initiated change, what happened, and how change was then institutionalized...The contributions are very well written and thanks to Marshall's organization hang together very well...Absorbing reading. Library Science Annual Very admirable work, indeed...The lessons to be learned from the Toronto experience are well worth remembering. Int'l Journal Of Reviews In Library and Infor Would be an interesting case study for library school collections and libraries where public library development and issues are part of the collection mission. Reference Quarterly Marshall...has increased the self awareness of administrators and academics in this ground-breaking work. Focus A rich collage of varying perspectives...Can be useful for a variety of reading interests. Journal Of Library History Useful contribution to library literature...An excellent volume that may well serve other institutional frameworks... Booklist

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