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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback! The Administrative of the Public Library is a comprehensive approach to contemporary public library concerns. It combines theory and practical advice as it addresses in a simple, logical, clear, and jargon-free fashion public library policies, procedures, resources, and human relations. Based on the premise that library administration entails not only familiarity with management principles, but intimate knowledge of the products and processes for which it is responsible, the book covers input functions-collection development, technology, technical services; public services-outreach information, circulation, youth, readers; as well as important traditional management topics-staff, directors, finance, buildings, and public relations. All of these are developed within a system, political, historical, and social context. The text uses as its model Guy R. Lyle''s Administration of the College Library and is designed for students and practicing librarians al
Trade ReviewThis indexed, 581-page book will be useful to library school students as well as practitioners. * American Libraries *
...will greatly assist directors and administrators...easy to understand language, avoiding technical jargon and unexplained acronyms...extremely beneficial...thought-provoking...Well written, conveniently organized, and unbiased...could easily become a classic reference tool for public library directors and administrators. The information is timely and pertinent to their duties. Intended not only for use by those in charge of public libraries, but as a text for students as well, many schools of library instruction would be advised to use it as a text for management courses. * Lisr *
Library science students and public library administrators alike will profit from this comprehensive introduction....Expect future editions of this eminently readable, yet well-documented text. * Library Journal *
...a solid effort...a basic text in library schools....useful insights on the lessons to be learned. * Wilson Library Journal *
...cover[s] all aspects of public librarianship in a good handbook and reference for any library director, trustee, or librarian....reader friendly, with plenty of practical advice and suggestions throughout. * Booklist *
...a contextual approach to library administration—which is the book's strength. * The Library Quarterly *
...worthwhile to add to collections on public library management, whether for library schools or for public library managers. * Library Association Record *
Recommended for graduate schools of library science and larger public library collections. * Public Library Quarterly *
...the practical advice given by the authors is jargon-free and addresses in a simple, logical and clear fashion the issues which face public libraries...In essence, this work helps us to understand our own past and, in doing so, contributes to a clear realization of our own circumstances in the community that is librarianship. * Library Review *
The chapters cover broad subject areas, and the supplemental readings provide an entree into library literature. * Information & Culture *
Table of Contents1 The Public Library In Context 2 History of the Public Library in the United States 3 The Public Library Today 4 The Community Context 5 Legal Status, Governance, and Politics 6 Organization 7 Technology 8 Collection Development 9 Technical Services 10 Access Services 11 Information Service 12 Faciltating Library Use 13 Youth Services 14 Outreach Services 15 Marketing, and Publicizing and Interpreting the Library 16 The Director 17 Human Resources 18 Financial Management 19 The Library Building and Equipment 20 Evaluation
