Public library politics the role of the elected member

• Main Author: Usherwood, Bob (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Library Association Pub. 1993
• Subjects: Public library trustees > Great Britain; Public libraries > Great Britain > Administration; Public Libraries > Political aspects > Great Britain
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• Item Description: "Based on a thesis accepted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Information Studies, the University of Sheffield"--p. vii
• Physical Description: viii, 259 pages illustration 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographica references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781856040594

It is now generally recognized that public sector managers need to be politically sensitive and to have an understanding of the world of politics and politicians. This title presents the views of elected members responsible for public library services and reflects their opinions on the mission, management and organization of public libraries while examining the factors that influence their attitudes and behaviour. In interviews with local politicians the controversial question of political appointments in the library service is considered, as is the involvement of politicians in stock selection and library displays. The frank discussions illustrate the difference between members of different political persuasions regarding the funding, provision and organization of public libraries.