While librarians promoted expanded access for patrons to materials , he turned away people seeking access to the Clements Library holdings if he judged their needs inadequate .
Adams ' views often ran contrary to trends developing in the library profession .
While librarians promoted expanded access for patrons to materials , Adams turned away people seeking access to the Clements Library holdings if Adams judged their needs inadequate .
Adams ' views often ran contrary to trends developing in the library profession .