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ERIC Number: EJ621204
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0895-1381
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Keeping the Democratic Promise: Critical Issues Facing Today's Public Libraries.
Garza de Cortes, Oralia
New Advocate, v14 n2 p153-56 Spr 2001
Examines the past record of public libraries in serving United States Latinos. Considers current conditions warranting renewed attention and proposes new directions for future library services to this community. Discusses strategic plans, preparation of children's librarians, new support personnel, the technological gap, recurrent questions, and the unrealized potential of today's libraries. (SR)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Childrens Literature, Democracy, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Hispanic Americans, Librarian Attitudes, Library Role, Library Schools, Library Services, Public Libraries, Technological Advancement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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