Equity and excellence in the public library :why ignorance is not our heritage
Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT
Ashgate Pub.
c2007
viii, 227 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references )p. ]201[-224( and index
Equity and excellence : the librarian's dilemma? -- Equity and excellence around the world -- Value versus demand -- Self-improvement, complex culture, and the public good -- Commercial imperative? -- Developing critical capacity and creativity -- Providing access to the best -- Information is not enough -- Education, education, education -- Through excellence to inclusion -- Professionals, practice and policy -- Equity and excellence : a value judgement