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Braverman, Miriam – Library Journal, 1982
Contrasts the arguments of economists who measure the value of library services to society by business standards with the criteria of "the public good" which predominated during the development of public libraries and argues that libraries must continue to serve the whole community. Twenty references are cited. (RAA)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid