...Brent S. Roberts; Cheryl L. Hoover Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify common arguments and points of resistance to library development projects, and to outline effective political and communication strategies, which can be used by library administrators and supporters when...

...Micky Doran; Judith Preston Examines the relationship between the library service and the local community in Northern Ireland, using Portadown as a case study. A review of the literature explores complex links between the concepts of social disadvantage and political division and violence...

...Abby Day Performance indicators are described as political tools in use, being largely subjective. Clear objectives, matching the benefits sought by various groups, will allow measurement of the right kind of outputs – not inputs which usually relate to cost‐effectiveness,not benefits. © MCB UP...