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The American Public Library and the Problem of Purpose

About The American Public Library and the Problem of Purpose

The problem of purpose in the title is the 130-year debate within the library community over the proper place for the library in society. Chapters discuss roles for public libraries from the founding of the Boston Public Library with its clear educational purpose through attempts at rational planning for library roles in the 1980s.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780313255908
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 144
  • Published:
  • November 1, 1988
  • Dimensions:
  • 234x156x11 mm.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The American Public Library and the Problem of Purpose

The problem of purpose in the title is the 130-year debate within the library community over the proper place for the library in society. Chapters discuss roles for public libraries from the founding of the Boston Public Library with its clear educational purpose through attempts at rational planning for library roles in the 1980s.

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