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Social inclusion and the information poor

J.D. Hendry (J.D. Hendry is Cumbria County’s Chief Officer in charge of public and school libraries, adult education, ICT strategy, arts, museums and built heritage, public records and archives, and educational residential centres, and Lead Officer for the University of Cumbria project. He is former President of the Library Association and of the Scottish Library Association. He is Visiting Professor in Information Science at Strathclyde Business School and a Doctor of the University of Paisley.)

Library Review

ISSN: 0024-2535

Article publication date: 1 October 2000

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Abstract

The evidence for and nature of world poverty are examined, and their incidence in the UK and more specifically Glasgow demonstrated. This is then developed into a discussion of the meaning of and implications for information deprivation within the context of the developing information society and knowledge economy. UK Government initiatives to eliminate social exclusion are examined and the pivotal role of libraries and of the library and information profession in co‐operation are discussed. Some specific initiatives for virtual universities and libraries are put forward.

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Hendry, J.D. (2000), "Social inclusion and the information poor", Library Review, Vol. 49 No. 7, pp. 331-336. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530010344192

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