Library Services For Adults In The 21st Century

Author : Elsie Okobi
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1591587050
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Services for Adults in the 21st Century written by Elsie Okobi and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book begins with a survey of the history and development of services to adults and the status of adult services today. It will also introduce the reader to adult learning and leisure theory and how it applies to adult services in the public library. Part II covers tools for planning and assessing adult services. Part III focuses on various specific adult services. Part IV discusses core competencies for the adult services librarian in terms of initial professional training and continuing professional development."--Preface.

Author : Dr Anne Goulding
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1409485579
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Libraries in the 21st Century written by Dr Anne Goulding and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public Libraries in the 21st Century presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of recent policy initiatives directly targeted at public libraries along with broader developments in the public sector environment within which they operate. Key features include: • An exploration of the context within which public libraries are operating and analysis of their role in local and national life; • Examples of best practice in service delivery; • Evaluation of the challenges and opportunities confronting public library managers; • Wide ranging coverage, including information from published and unpublished sources, supplemented by interviews with key stakeholders in the public library sector. The book provides a unique and thorough guide to the contemporary discourses surrounding issues of identity, social purpose, value and strategy facing the public library service.

Author : Carolynn Rankin
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856047121
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Services for Children and Young People written by Carolynn Rankin and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-23 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vision for children’s library services in the next decade. This book provides a sound background to all aspects of library provision for 6–18 year olds. It is designed to support the strategic planning and delivery of library services and programmes at a local community level or in schools. The book outlines a vision for children’s library services in the next decade and carves out a strategy for engaging with the challenges and opportunities for children’s librarians and policy makers in the Google environment. This book is accessible, informative and inspiring and offers practitioners the knowledge, ideas and confidence to work in partnership with other key professionals in delivering services and programmes. It provides an evidence base, which promotes and encourages the development of effective library services for children and young people. The case studies, scenarios and vignettes, drawn from UK and international sources, show that the key issues have an international dimension, and the similarities and differences in service provision will be of interest to many. In addition to the two editors, chapters are contributed by a range of internationally known practitioners and academics, offering a wide perspective. Case studies at the end of each section complement themes and practices from previous chapters while rooting the discussion in a specific context. The book is organized into four parts: • Children’s library services – policy, people and partnerships • Connecting and engaging – reaching your audience and catching the latest wave (acknowledging the role of technology) • Buildings, design and spaces – libraries for children and young people • Issues for professional practice. Readership: This book is essential reading for all senior library practitioners, children’s librarians and school librarians, subject co-ordinators, and managers in schools. It will also be of value for all postgraduate students on CILIP accredited library and information management courses.

Author : Brett W. Lear
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911404
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Programs in the Library, Second Edition written by Brett W. Lear and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programming is an important means of not only drawing new people to the library but also better serving existing patrons. Lear’s invaluable guide to adult programs is back—and better than ever, with refreshed, expanded content and new ideas to reinvigorate programs and give them a 21st-century spin. This edition includes Updated chapters on basics such as funding, crafting guidelines, topic selection, publicity, post-program evaluations, and more A new section on technology, with ideas for online book discussions, offering programs via Skype, and turning programs into podcasts Methods for tailoring programs for specific groups, such as men, baby boomers, and seniors A collection of "five-star" programs from libraries around the country that can be easily adapted Walking the reader through every aspect of adult programming, this new edition of a tried-and-true book is truly a librarian’s best friend.

Author : Adele M. Fasick
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1610691008
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Children's Services in Libraries written by Adele M. Fasick and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is designed to give students and new library workers the skills they need to succeed as well as get experienced librarians up to speed on the new developments in technology, publishing, and education. The book takes a broad view of all aspects of library work with children, addressing the dramatic and ongoing changes in school and public libraries. - Back cover

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442243570
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century written by Carol Smallwood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-12-23 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Management of Small Public Libraries in the 21st Century isan anthology on small public libraries as centers of communities serving populations under 25,000 that make up most of the public library systems in the United States. A wide selection of topics was sought from contributors with varied backgrounds reflecting the diversity of small public libraries. The thirty-two chapters are arranged: Staff; Programming; Management; Technology; Networking; Fundraising; User Services and provide tools to lead a local public library with relevant and successful services. This volume shares a common sense approach to providing a small (in staff size or budget) but mighty (in impact and outcome) public library service. The contributors demonstrate that by turning the service delivery team outward to the community with enthusiasm and positive energy, it is possible to achieve significant results. Many chapters summarize best practices that can serve as checklists for the novice library director or as a review for the more seasoned manager working through new responsibilities. Chapters are tactical, focusing on specific issues for managers such as performance evaluations, effective programming, or e-reader services. Time management is crucial in a small or rural public library as well as the challenges associated with managing Friends and volunteers. While most public libraries do not have the resources to satisfy customer expectations for instant gratification, ultra-convenience and state-of-the-art technologies, The authors of this book details strategies and methods for providing top-notch customer service while moving beyond customer service to the creation of meaningful customer relationships. This volume makes an important contribution to the literature by reminding us that public libraries transform communities of every size. In fact, never before has the role of the public library been a more critical thread in the fabric of community life.

Author : Margaret Sullivan
Publisher : American Association of School Librarians
ISBN 13 : 9780838986301
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Spaces for 21st-Century Learners written by Margaret Sullivan and published by American Association of School Librarians. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on planning contemporary school library spaces with user-based design strategies.

Author : Young Adult Library Services Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Directions for Library Service to Young Adults written by Young Adult Library Services Association and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assuming that the environment in which young adults function is becoming more threatening, this work reviews those library services which it sees as most pivotal to teenagers' wellbeing. It covers reference material, advisory services, outreach material, youth participation and more.

Author : Mehdi Khosrowpour
Publisher : Information Science Reference
ISBN 13 : 9781522539148
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library Science and Administration written by Mehdi Khosrowpour and published by Information Science Reference. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective administration of libraries is a crucial part of delivering library services to the public. To develop and implement best practices, librarians must be aware and informed of the recent advances in library administration. Library Science and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and management of libraries and examines the benefits and challenges of library administration. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as digital libraries, information sciences, and academic libraries, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and librarians seeking current research on library science and administration.

Author : Young Adult Library Services Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Excellence in Library Services to Young Adults written by Young Adult Library Services Association and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funded in part by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust as part of the Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults Project, this completely revised edition presents 30 library programs with success stories to tell.