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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kay Ann CassellPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9781538112700ISBN 10: 1538112701 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 15 April 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. 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 LibraryReviewsAs advocacy and constituency engagement are now more essential than ever in securing the future of public libraries, Cassell has provided a valuable primer for anyone needing a broad and contextual understanding of public libraries and the communities they serve.--Maurice Wheeler, associate professor and director, Advanced Management Certificate Program, University of North Texas Public Libraries and Their Communities: An Introduction, by Kay Ann Cassell, is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to understanding how libraries build the services they provided for public library communities. The book is a great resource not just for professional librarians, but for all who care and invest in public libraries and want to learn the myriad of activities that go into building today's public library.--Nick Buron, chief librarian, senior vice president, Queens Public Library Professional first-aid for new and experienced public librarians seeking to provide quality service in a sometimes splintered America. A most useful text for a course in public librarianship.--Bill Crowley, Ph.D., professor, School of Information Studies, Dominican University Professional first-aid for new and experienced public librarians seeking to provide quality service in a sometimes splintered America. A most useful text for a course in public librarianship.--Bill Crowley, Ph.D., professor, School of Information Studies, Dominican University Author InformationKay Ann Cassell is adjunct professor at the Rutgers University Department of Library and Information Science where she teaches a variety of courses including reference and information services, collection development and public libraries. She has worked in public and academic libraries. She has been the director of the Bethlehem (NY) Public Library, the director of the Huntington (NY) Public Library, the director of the New School for Social Research library and the associate director for collections and services at the New York Public Library. As NYPL’s associate director of collections and services she oversaw the development of reference services, collections, programs and services for all branches. She has also worked as a coordinator for public library services at the New Jersey State Library and the Westchester Library System. Kay Ann Cassell is the coauthor of Reference and Information Services, an Introduction and the author of Managing Reference Today. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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