IFLA public library service guidelines.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Koontz, Christie.

Gubbin, Barbara.

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries.

Series:

IFLA publications ; 147.

IFLA publications, 0344-6891 ; 147

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public libraries--Standards.

Public libraries.

Public libraries--Administration.

Public libraries--Aims and objectives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

2nd, completely rev. ed. / edited by Christie Koontz and Barbara Gubbin.

Other Title:

Public library service guidelines

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : De Gruyter Saur, c2010.

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter Saur, [2010]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

1 The mission and purposes of the public library

2 The legal and financial framework

3 Meeting the needs of the customers

4 Collection development

5 Human resources

6 The management of public libraries

7 The marketing of public libraries

Backmatter

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: The public library service / prepared by a working group chaired by Philip Gill on behalf of the Section of Public Libraries. 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Related Work:

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries. Public library service.

ISBN:

9786612723162

9781282723160

1282723162

9783110232271

3110232278

OCLC:

659500640