Libraries, Liberty and the Pursuit of Public Information
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/libraries-liberty-and-pursuit-public-information/Far from becoming obsolete, public libraries still operate at the heart of their communities. In addition, they’ve taken on new roles such as"Guide to the Internet," and "Champion of Equal Access." Now they’re struggling, on behalf of their patrons, to prevent private companies from passing legislation that restricts the right to read free of charge. By Harriet Barlow, Karen Hering and Stacy Mitchell Continue reading