Introduction to Public LibrarianshipHere is the first comprehensive overview of public library history, governance, funding, staffing, services, architecture, technology, and marketing to be published in over a decade. Students of library and information studies, as well as all working public librarians, will find this the essential source for learning about the successful management and functioning of public libraries throughout the U.S. today. Kathleen McCook, one of the country's leading library educators, compares our library system to those of other nations, details the history of public libraries and information movements, and explains both differing state funding models and state library standards. Dr. McCook discusses the practical functioning of various library programs - information and referral services, discussion groups, genealogy services, and children's, youth, and seniors' programming. Issues of library administration and operation, especially in light of new technology, are explored. State and federal laws, political and educational outreach, and relations with associations and foundations are all discussed in detail. |
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Contents
19182004 | 61 |
Statistics Standards Planning and Results | 83 |
Organization Law Funding and Politics | 107 |
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Introduction to Public Librarianship Kathleen de La Peņa McCook,Jenny S. Bossaller No preview available - 2017 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Introduction to Public Librarianship Library and Information Studies |
| Author | Kathleen de la Peņa McCook |
| Publisher | Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2004 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Aug 27, 2010 |
| ISBN | 1555704751, 9781555704759 |
| Length | 406 pages |
| Subjects | › › Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Library Skills Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General |
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