Bibliograph

Public libraries and their communities, an introduction, Kay Ann Cassell

Type

Label

Public libraries and their communities, an introduction, Kay Ann Cassell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Public libraries and their communities

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1225068541

Responsibility statement

Kay Ann Cassell

Sub title

an introduction

Summary

"This 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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction and the History of U.S. Public Libraries -- Strategic Planning and the Public Library -- Library Establishment, Policies, and Governance -- Organization and Staffing -- Advocacy, Relationships with External Groups, State and Local Government -- Fiscal Organization of Public Libraries; Funding, Funding Sources and Budgets -- Community and Civic Engagement; Outreach Services -- Services to Children and Young Adults / Lisa Houde -- Services to Adults and Groups of Adults -- Collections and Collection Development -- Marketing and Promotion -- The Post Pandemic Public Library

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