Overview
In 1996, nearly 40 million United States citizens were reported to be living in poverty. This enormous number set in conjunction with the rapid growth in demand for more information technology presents librarians with a wrenching dilemma: how to maintain a modern facility while increasing services to the economically disadvantaged. Karen Venturella has gathered a diverse group of librarians and facilitators--including Khafre Abif, head of Children's Services for the Mount Vernon Public Library in New York; Wizard Marks, who directs the Chicago Lake Security Center in its mission to improve the area; Lillian Marrero, who has concentrated on providing services to the Spanish speaking population; Kathleen de la Pena McCook, director of the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Florida; and 15 others--to find strategies for dealing with the current crisis of disparity. These writers address both the theoretical issues of ensuring access to information regardless of ability to pay, and the practical means for meeting the needs of low income populations. Appendices include the ALA's ""Policy on Library Services to Poor People,"" ""The Library Bill of Rights,"" and a listing of poverty-related organizations.
Full Product Details
Author: Karen M. Venturella
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 0.270kg
ISBN: 9780786405633
ISBN 10: 0786405635
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 15 June 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
impressive...outstanding examples. Recommended --Library Journal; this collection will appeal to any public librarian grappling with the issues of equity in service, fees and fines, or program initiatives for poor citizens --Reference & User Services Quarterly; a wake-up call...should be required reading --Catholic Library World; inspirational...should find a home where new ideas for service to the poor of all ages are being sought --Public Libraries; well-researched...very worthwhile...useful bibliography and appendices are included --The Library Association Record; these stories provides real life examples of programs developed to serve the poor --SRRT Newsletter; interesting and full of timely suggestions for working with the poor...recommended --Progressive Librarian; an insightful and inspiring book...many useful appendices.... Recommended --Counterpoise; insightful and inspiring --The Australian Library Journal; recommended reading for all library students considering public library work as well as for all librarians --LISCA; talks about the barriers that prevent the poor from enjoying access to libraries and what can be done to break down these barriers --The Disseminator; inspiring, practical.... This book has value for any library that wants to enhance outreach and service to economically disadvantaged communities --Feliciter; examine[s] important library issues --VOYA.
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Author Information
Karen M. Venturella is a head of multimedia resources at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Prior to becoming a librarian, she worked with the chronically mentally ill homeless in Philadelphia. She lives in Summit, New Jersey.
