Public libraries, public policies, and political processes : serving and transforming communities in times of economic and political constraint / Paul T. Jaeger, Ursula Gorham, John Carlo Bertot, and Lindsay C. Sarin.

Author/creator Jaeger, Paul T., 1974- author.
Other author Gorham, Ursula, 1975- author.
Other author Bertot, John Carlo, author.
Other author Sarin, Lindsay C., author.
Format Book
PublicationLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]
Descriptionxviii, 180 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Politics, policies, and public libraries -- The development of public libraries as a public good in the United States -- The evolution of policies affecting public libraries in the United States -- Prevailing governance and economic ideologies -- Changes in public libraries and changes in communities -- Engagement and valuation of the public good -- Demonstrating library value and advocating for support -- The public library in the local political process.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2014001961
ISBN9781442233461 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN144223346X (pbk. : alk. paper)