Libraries & democracy
Subtitle: the cornerstones of liberty
By: Nancy Kranich, editor.
Contributors: Kranich, Nancy C.
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Libraries and society -- United States.; Libraries and state -- United States.; Information policy -- United States.; Freedom of information -- United States.; Internet access for library users -- United States.
Other titles: Libraries and democracy
Description: "From Librarian of Congress, James Billington, to founding director of the Center for the Book. John Cole, the leading-edge information specialists of the day come together to discuss the role that libraries play in advancing democracy in the twenty-first century.

As issues such as filtering and copyright protection take center stage in libraries everywhere, librarians, advocates, and policymakers alike can find answers to tough questions in this thorough examination of a complex and relevant theme."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.