Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. • Covers all essential services of the library through completely reorganized and updated content that reflects the role of changing technologies in today's libraries • Presents many new chapters that address the topics of print collections, media collections, e-resources, computer access, social media, legal issues, ethical issues, funding and other fiscal issues, and the library as place
Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions.
Illustrated by success stories in libraries throughout the country, the book discusses both traditional (ESOL and citizenship classes) and transformative (legal aid and workforce development) programs and services in terms of size, type, ...
Finks, Lee W. 1989. “Values without Shame.” American Libraries 20 (4): 352–56. German, Lisa. 1995. “Let the Sun Shine In: Evaluating Ethics in Publisher/VendorLibrary Relations: A Report of the Program.” Library Acquisitions: Practice ...
As noted by Brady Clemens, “while it is certainly true that not every item requested by a patron for purchase or interlibrary loan should be acquired, taken together the information from patron requests can reveal gaps in the collection ...
G. Edward Evans, Holland Christie. MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP FOR LIBRARIANS Thriving in the Public and Nonprofit World G. Edward Evans and Holland Christie Copyright © 2017 G. Edward Evans and Holland Christie All.
A valuable book for students in graduate library and information science programs as well as LIS practitioners and researchers interested in knowing more about the topic of diversity in the profession, Information Services to Diverse ...
This book is not theoretical, but instead describes libraries as they now exist and how they might evolve in future. ... Lee Rainie, “The Next Library and the People Who Will Use It” (conference presentation, AzLA/MPLA Annual Conference ...
Like earlier editions, this thoroughly updated sixth edition of the classic textbook provides readers with a basic understanding of the Library of Congress Classification system and its applications. • Serves...
This freshly updated edition of The School Library Manager is an invaluable textbook that leads readers through the many essential management tasks and skills required to administer the successful school library program and beyond.
Sharon A. Hogan and Mary W. George, “Cropping Up: Librarians' Desire to Conduct Serious Research,” Research Strategies 4 (1986): 58. 117. “Mission & Vision,” ASIS&T: The Information Society for the Information Age, ...