Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals, 8th Edition
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9781610696388
MLA
Evans, G. et al. Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals, 8th Edition. 8, Libraries Unlimited, 2015. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781610696388.
Chicago Manual of Style
Evans, G., Margaret Saponaro, Holland Christie, and Carol Sinwell. Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals, 8th Edition, 8. Libraries Unlimited, 2015. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781610696388
APA
Evans, G., Saponaro, M., Christie, H. & Sinwell, C. (2015). Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals, 8th Edition. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781610696388
- Description
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Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions.
• Covers all essential services of the library through completely reorganized and updated content that reflects the role of changing technologies in today's libraries• Presents many new chapters that address the topics of print collections, media collections, e-resources, computer access, social media, legal issues, ethical issues, funding and other fiscal issues, and the library as place
- Reviews/Endorsements
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"Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. . . . An ideal and comprehensive textbook for college and university Library Science curriculums, Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is very highly recommended for academic library instructional reference collections." - Library Bookwatch"This title is aimed at Public Services and Reference librarians, however, it is a great reference book for any librarian. Those that work in smaller libraries where duties tend to cross several areas as well as those that work in large libraries with focused responsibilities will appreciate the breadth of the information provided here. Highly recommended." - Journal of Academic Librarianship
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals, 8th Edition
Author(s): Evans, G.; Saponaro, Margaret; Christie, Holland; Sinwell, Carol;Contributors: Evans, G.; Saponaro, Margaret; Christie, Holland; Sinwell, Carol;Abstract:Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions.
• Covers all essential services of the library through completely reorganized and updated content that reflects the role of changing technologies in today's libraries• Presents many new chapters that address the topics of print collections, media collections, e-resources, computer access, social media, legal issues, ethical issues, funding and other fiscal issues, and the library as place
SortTitle: library programs and services: the fundamentals, 8th editionEdition: 8Author Info:G. Edward EvansauthorMargaret Zarnosky SaponaroauthorHolland ChristieauthorCarol SinwellauthoreISBN-13: 9781610696388Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781610696388.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781610696371Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 516Publication Date: 20150630Table of Contents pages: 1 2
- PART IV—OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 307328
- 13—LEGAL ASPECTS 309330
- 14—ETHICAL ASPECTS 335356
- 15—STAFFING 355376
- 16—SAFETY ASPECTS 381402
- Risk Assessment and Management 383404
- Disaster Preparedness Training 390411
- Technological Security 396417
- Bugs and Other Nasty Things 399420
- Collection Safety 402423
- People Safety 404425
- Problem Users 408429
- Closing Thoughts 411432
- Chapter Review Material 412433
- References 412433
- Suggested Readings 413434
- 17—ASSESSMENT 415436
- 18—FISCAL CONCERNS 435456
- 19—LIBRARIES AS PLACE 457478
- Library as Place 459480
- Managing the Facility 461482
- Deferred Maintenance 469490
- Sustainability 470491
- Planning for Renovation or New Space 472493
- Moving to a New Location 474495
- Joint-Use Facilities 476497
- Closing Thoughts 477498
- Chapter Review Material 478499
- References 478499
- Suggested Readings 479500
- Index 483504
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