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The Politics of Libraries: Challenges and Realities
The Politics of Libraries Challenges and Realities Author:Kerry Smith Written by some of the worlds leading authorities, this book covers aspects of the political environment in which libraries and librarians engage, and includes anecdotes on the role of the political sphere in the business of library associations. The book provides recent stories and real examples of the various political contexts under which li... more »braries operate, emphasizes the importance of political awareness, explains the relationship between political climates and library decision-making, covers the librarians influence on the organizational politics of their library environment, and discusses the reasons for and effects of becoming politically aware.« less