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Supplying essential, foundational reading for students of library public services as well as an uptodate overview for practitioners who wish to refresh their knowledge or acquaint themselves with a new area of responsibility, this book's broad and solid coverage will benefit anyone concerned with developing or maintaining the public face of the library. A revision and expansion of Libraries Unlimited's Introduction to Library Public Services: Seventh Edition, this edition has new chapters covering such topics as eresources, collections, print and other media, and facilities and funding. Additionally, every chapter has been substantially updated and reorganized to better reflect the role of technology in library services today.The book begins with background information on public services in libraries and an analysis of the library's public service philosophy. Then, the authors delve into staffing and assessment of services, moving logically to major functional areas of public servicesreference, instruction, document delivery, circulation and reserves, collections, programming, safety and security issues, and facilities and funding. Reallife anecdotes from public, academic, and school libraries illustrate principles and concepts throughout the book. For each topic, the authors detail its role and philosophy, and offer key points to remember, references, and lists for further reading.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals'? A: This book covers essential topics such as circulation, literacy instruction, reference, security, e-resources, collections, programming, and facilities management in libraries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals' is G. Edward Evans.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in library science? A: Yes, it is designed as foundational reading for students and practitioners in library public services.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 30, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 516 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this edition include updates from previous editions? A: Yes, this is the 8th edition, which includes new chapters and substantial updates to reflect the current role of technology in library services.
- Q: What kind of real-life examples does the book provide? A: The book includes anecdotes from public, academic, and school libraries to illustrate principles and concepts.
- Q: Are there any references or further reading suggestions in this book? A: Yes, for each topic, the authors provide key points, references, and lists for further reading.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for library professionals looking to refresh their knowledge? A: Absolutely, it offers an up-to-date overview that is beneficial for library professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of public services.