Public Library in the 1980's

by Lawrence J. White

Looks at problems surrounding the changing function and role of the public library in America, discussing such topics as public opinion, financing and fees, technological changes, efficiency and effectiveness, and services to children and students

208 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1983

About the author

Lawrence J. White (born c. 1943) is Robert Kavesh Professor of Economics at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. During 1986–1989 he was on leave to serve as board member, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, in which capacity he also served as board member for Freddie Mac; and during 1982–1983 he was on leave to serve as Director of the Economic Policy Office, Antitrust Division, US Department of Justice. He is the General Editor of The Review of Industrial Organization and formerly Secretary-Treasurer of the Western Economic Association International.