Libraries and open society; Popper, Soros and digital information
Abstract
This paper examines the role of libraries and information services, in promoting the ‘open society’ espoused by Karl Popper and George Soros. After a brief discussion of the nature of an ‘open society ’, the paper covers the role played by provision of knowledge and information, of new technology, particularly the Internet, and of critical thinking and digital literacy in the development of this form of society. Conclusions are drawn for the role of libraries and librarians, with seven general principles suggested.
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Citation
Robinson, L. and Bawden, D. (2001), "Libraries and open society; Popper, Soros and digital information", Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 53 No. 5, pp. 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000007051
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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