Public Librarianship: An Issues-Oriented Approach

Pungitore's timely and important exploration of many of the critical issues affecting public libraries renders a significant service to public library decision makers. By exploring current national trends and views of advocates and detractors concerning the various issues discussed, the author provides assistance to public librarians who, faced with ‘dilemmas created by social, cultural, economic, and technological change' must make many ‘difficult choices that often involve compromise and ...