Introduction to Public Librarianship, 2nd edition

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Abstract

The landscape of public libraries in the twenty-first century. Brahmins, bequests, and determined women : the beginnings to 1918. Public library growth and values : 1918-today. Statistics, standards, planning, results, and quality of life. Organization, law, advocacy, funding, and politics. Administration and staffing. Structure and infrastructure. Adult services. Youth services / Alicia K. Long and Kathleen de la Peña McCook. The interconnective nature of the public library. Global perspectives on public libraries / Barbara J. Ford. The future of public libraries in the twenty-first century : human rights and human capabilities / Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Katharine J. Phenix. Access to knowledge is fundamental to human development.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • public libraries
  • librarianship

Disciplines

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Library and Information Science

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