Citizen Participation in Library Decision-making

Download or read book Citizen Participation in Library Decision-making written by John Marshall and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unique experience of the Toronto Public Library, 1974-1981, when reform politics at the municipal level initiated major changes in the library system. Newly appointed Board members enlisted the aid of citizens in identifying unmet needs and exposing basic iniquities in the provision of library service. Participation grew dramatically as citizens became involved at area and neighborhood levels. The result: a major turn-around in the library's priorities. This book analyzes the experience from the points of view of 15 participants and close observers of the process --academics, politicians, library workers, and citizens of diverse backgrounds, approaches, and concerns.