... preservation of user-generated content. However, utilitarianism can offer a compelling justification for large-scale archiving, whereas other views, including communitarianism, support selective approaches. Originality/value This study is the first to extensively apply intergenerational justice theories...

...Colin Paton; David McMenemy Purpose This research investigates the presence of communitarian philosophy within contemporary Scottish public library strategy, exploring links between philosophy, politics and practice. Design/methodology/approach The paper follows a qualitative research approach...