Just read the piece
Oh my word, it is in a different world, their advocacy puts us in a dim light. My oh my. Our American cousins can teach us a thing or two.
Hope some people are taking note!
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Laura Swaffield
Sent: 11 July 2013 15:29
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Subject: Advocacy US/UK: a rather telling comparison
Today on http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com
Sara Wingate-Gray, contributor to recently published e-book "The Global Librarian" was kind enough to send me some of her thoughts on the differences between the UK and US library scene:
"I think what's most interesting to note about some of the main differences between public libraries in the US and UK is the professional level of advocacy and support given to US public librarians and libraries, through, for example, the clout of the American Library Association (ALA)......"
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