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Bridges, Karl – American Libraries, 2001
Discusses core beliefs held by traditional academic libraries, and how these beliefs represented something of value for the user and provided a common intellectual framework. Identifies disturbing trends in modern librarianship, and suggests libraries need to balance technological knowledge with a respect for traditional library practice, focusing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Libraries, Library Development
