Overview

The need for public libraries to tackle social exclusion and engage in social justice becomes ever more urgent as the gap between rich and poor continues to widen, and the very survival of public libraries in the heart of the community is open to debate. If public libraries are to develop and grow in the future and become relevant to the majority of their local communities, then they need to abandon outmoded concepts of 'excellence' and fully grasp the 'equity' agenda. This book examines the historical background to social exclusion and the strategic context in terms of government and professional policy. The authors propose a compelling manifesto for change and outline practical ways in which public libraries can be transformed into needs-based services.

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Author:   John Pateman ,  John Vincent
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9780754677147

ISBN 10:   0754677141
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   19 September 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 An Historical Overview; Chapter 3 What is Social Exclusion?; Chapter 4 Strategic Context; Chapter 5 Tackling Social Exclusion; Chapter 6 Developing a Needs-Based Library Service; Chapter 7 Where Next?;

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'... Pateman and Vincent have produced a well-researched and compelling account which should play an important role in the ongoing debate about the role and contribution of the public library service.' CILIP Update

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"John Pateman is Head of Libraries, Learning & Inclusion, Lincolnshire County Council, Lincoln, UK. John Vincent is the Networker for ""The Network - tackling social exclusion in libraries, museums, archives and galleries""."

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