[Publib] Re: Wall Street Journal Weighs In On Public Libraries

[Kathleen Horan]

Thanks to Kathryn for pointing out that so-called traditional library values
often mask political agendas that would limit freedom and oppress working
people. In keeping with collection development policy, we must keep
what best serves our public no matter how often or little an item
circulates. What is a classic for one community may not work for another. I
wouldn't be without Americo Paredes' *With His Pistol In His Hand*, but
would pull *Northanger Abbey* for meager circ statistics, since my community
is south Texas, very close to the border of Mexico.

On another note, when I lead a book discussion series, I like to introduce a
couple of classics among the more popular book discussion titles. People
moan that the classics are "too much work," yet I find they yield the most
interesting and meaningful conversations.

Kathleen P. Horan, M.L.S
Branch Manager, Palm View Branch Library
McAllen, TX
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