The Administration of the American Public Library
The Administration of the American Public Library

Author: Wd McDiarmid

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2015-09-06

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781341759956

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Administration of the Public Library
Administration of the Public Library

Author: Alice Gertzog

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 0810847566

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Combines theory and practical advice to address public library policies, procedures, resources, and human relations in a clear manner. "Expect future editions of this eminently readable, yet well-documented text." —LIBRARY JOURNAL

Managing Public Libraries in the 21st Century
Managing Public Libraries in the 21st Century

Author: Pat Woodrum

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780866569453

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Prepare yourself for the challenges that are certain to be facing the public library system in the coming years. Managing Public Libraries in the 21st Century predicts the types of management, planning, collections, building, funding and governing structures, and services that will be needed in the 21st century. The contributors address some of the most pressing questions with which the profession must be prepared to deal, including: What management skills will be required to administer the public library in the coming years? How can educators best prepare their students for public library administration? How will library funds be distributed in the future? The answers to these and many other important questions are highlighted in this informative new book. Public librarians, as well as library school faculty and students will find this volume to be fascinating and indispensable.

The Great Depression
The Great Depression

Author: Robert Scott Kramp

Publisher: Library Juice Press, LLC

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1936117436

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This dissertation used content analysis to study the impact of the Great Depression on large American public libraries from 1930 to 1940. Areas studied were the depression's effect on library internal operations, library services, and library directors' attitudes toward the libraries and the public. Particular attention is paid to the depression-related ideas of the thirteen directors who contributed the largest amount of material to the universe.

Part of Our Lives
Part of Our Lives

Author: Wayne A. Wiegand

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 0190248009

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Challenges conventional thinking and top-down definitions, instead drawing on the library user's perspective to argue that the public library's most important function is providing commonplace reading materials and public space. Challenges a professional ethos about public libraries and their responsibilities to fight censorship and defend intellectual freedom. Demonstrates that the American public library has been (with some notable exceptions) a place that welcomed newcomers, accepted diversity, and constructed community since the end of the 19th century. Shows how stories that cultural authorities have traditionally disparaged- i.e. books that are not "serious"- have often been transformative for public library users.

Public Library Administration Transformed
Public Library Administration Transformed

Author: Karen Starr

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 153810640X

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Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner Chapters cover: administrative functions of the library public finance administrative law library governance human resources leadership strategic planning program management and evaluation marketing and public relations intergovernmental relations cooperative government The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.