Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first public library text to look at the administration of the public library as essentially different from that of other library types. It also emphasizes the crucial nature of advocacy, promotion, and marketing and demonstrates how each public library can identify and meet the needs of its own particular community.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction and the History of U.S. Public Libraries
Chapter 2: Strategic Planning and the Public Library
Chapter 3: Library Establishment, Policies, and Governance
Chapter 4: Organization and Staffing
Chapter 5: Advocacy, Relationships with External Groups, State and Local Government
Chapter 6: Fiscal Organization of Public Libraries; Funding, Funding Sources and Budgets
Chapter 7: Community and Civic Engagement; Outreach Services
Chapter 8: Services to Children and Young Adults by Lisa Houde
Chapter 9: Services to Adults and Groups of Adults
Chapter 10: Collections and Collection Development
Chapter 11: Marketing and Promotion
Chapter 12: The Post Pandemic Public Library
