Thursday, February 7, 2008
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this blog is to discuss issues, at times sensitive, relevant to the evolving values of various library organizations and librarians. In the process historical issues will be highly relevant. At one moment, as it is intended, there may be a discussion of conflicting attitudes regarding freedom of information and privacy as it relates to the new "security values" that have arisen with the "war on terror." At another moment I will step further back to discuss longer standing issues of library values in history, beginning with the elitist values of ancient libraries and moving forward towards more inclusive priorities.
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Hi Russell,
I think I am going to enjoy your blog, since I am very interested in the effect of the Patriot Act on libraries (I'm also a perpetually hungry vegan and a Gravity's Rainbow fan).
I have a feeling that things are going to get worse on the potential for invasion of privacy and disregard for free speech before they get better. I hope I am wrong.
Jean
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