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Libraries, Liberty and the Pursuit of Public Information
Posted on Feb 20, 2001, Source: New Rules Project
Far from becoming obsolete, public libraries still operate at the heart of their communities. They're fighting, on behalf of their patrons, to prevent private companies from passing legislation that restricts the right to read free of charge.