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V. Kerry Smith
Politics of Libraries and Librarianship [PDF ebook]
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This book covers aspects of the political environment which surrounds and engages libraries and their librarians. It includes anecdotes on the role of the political sphere in the business of library associations. – Provides recent stories and real examples of: The various political contexts under which libraries operate- Why it is important to be politically aware- How political climates influence decision making for libraries

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Language English ● Format PDF ● ISBN 9781780631394 ● Editor V. Kerry Smith ● Publisher Elsevier Science ● Published 2008 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3120705 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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