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The Kansas City Public Library Quarterly
Author | : Kansas City Public Library (Kansas City, Mo.) |
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Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 1901 |
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Public Library Quarterly
Author | : Kansas City Public Library (Kansas City, Mo.) |
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Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 1909 |
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Public Library Quarterly
Author | : Kansas City Public Library (Kansas City, Mo.) |
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Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1909 |
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Current Practices in Public Libraries
Author | : William Miller |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2013-12-02 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1317965337 |
A comprehensive look at contemporary trends and practices in public libraries Current Practices in Public Libraries combines research, surveys, and practical experience to examine a variety of trends, issues, and practices in public library administration. The leading researchers in the field explore vital contemporary topics ranging from literacy instruction and advocacy to ethical concerns in the acquisition of foreign language materials. This practical professional guide presents examples of successful programs at individual libraries as well as results of comprehensive national surveys about funding, computers and Internet access, and branch closures. Current Practices in Public Libraries presents an extensive look at advocacy, ethics, multicultural outreach, literacy training, marketing, and mentoring in today’s public libraries. This comprehensive resource examines a wide range of issues, including public library funding; contributing factors to the quality of public access computing and Internet services; the impact of public library closures; recent human rights violations in U.S. public libraries; supporting local small business development; how multiculturalism and automation can affect collection development and technical services; new leadership models; the use of marketing and advocacy to build and sustain support for public libraries; promoting family learning activities; and the case for small, independent libraries. Current Practices in Public Libraries explores: library funding library expenditures budget shortfalls fiscal planning Internet access and connectivity library siting library Bill of Rights entrepreneurs customization of library services targeted services acquisitions collection development and management outsourcing state library agencies and associations federal library programs and legislation government relations information literacy tutoring and much more Current Practices in Public Libraries is an essential resource for librarians and library administrators working in public and academic settings, and for library sciences faculty and students.
The Public Library
Author | : David McMenemy |
Publisher | : Facet Publishing |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1856046168 |
Public libraries have changed beyond anyone's predictions in the past ten years and are at a vital stage in their historical development. This timely book is the first standalone text to examine the role and services of the UK public library in the 21st century context. The book discusses the nature and functions of the modern public library service, from its beginnings as the street-corner university, through its delivery of state-of-the-art services and beyond. At the heart of the book is a passionate argument for the professional and public significance of the public library service. The key chapters are: public libraries: the modern context historical development of public libraries equity of access cultural and leisure roles information, advice and informed citizenship lifelong learning the impact of ICT management, governance and budgeting issues performance measurement and evaluation professional and staffing issues marketing, branding and buildings the public library of tomorrow. Readership: Of interest to all students and researchers of library and information science, as well as professionals in public libraries, this book is an advocacy tool for an essential service consistently under pressure.
The Public Library Magazine
Author | : St. Louis Public Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1897 |
Genre | : Public libraries |
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