At the Crossroads

White''s previously published articles and speeches (most presented after 1989) identify and address critical issues that range from library education funding and leadership to technology ethics and burnout. Although often delivered with humor White''s probing and sometimes controversial commentaries on the opportunities and dangers to the profession are certain to provoke serious thought. Divided into three sections the book covers Librarians Their Self-Image and the Perceptions That Define Their Preparation; Librarians and Their Role As Defined by Them and by Others; and Librarians in the Cruel World of Politics and Money. The author introduces each section with general comments. A must for the library professional shelf and a useful supplementary text for management and issues courses in library schools.