Weeding is Fundamental Revisited
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Navigating Library Transformation
This chapter examines the evolution of the San Francisco Public Library in the late 1980s, focusing on the leadership that embraced technology while facing resistance from those concerned about traditional books' preservation. It highlights the conflict between modernization and maintaining the library's core mission, especially during a significant architectural overhaul. The narrative culminates in the public controversy over book disposal and the librarians' struggle to balance digital advancement with the historical integrity of printed collections.
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