Public library politics the role of the elected member
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, mana...
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Library Association Pub.
1993
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| 245 | 1 | 1 | |a Public library politics the role of the elected member |c Bob Usherwood |
| 264 | # | 1 | |a London |b Library Association Pub. |c 1993 |
| 300 | # | # | |a viii, 259 pages |b illustration |c 22 cm |
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| 500 | # | # | |a "Based on a thesis accepted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Information Studies, the University of Sheffield"--p. vii |
| 504 | # | # | |a Includes bibliographica references and indexes |
| 520 | # | # | |a 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. |
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