Introduction to Library Public Services, 7th Edition

Name: Introduction to Library Public Services, 7th Edition
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ISBN: 9781591585954

ISBN-10: 1591585953

ISBN-13: 9781591585954

Edition: 7th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas L. Carter, G. Edward Evans

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"A library's primary function is to provide access to information considered useful or valuable to the society in which they exist." True to their introduction, Evans and Carter provide a solid, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. As in the preceding edition, its authors marry the importance of the help ethos with a plethora of technological tools and techniques. Each chapter covers the role, purpose, and philosophy related to major functional areas of public service, including points to ponder, forms and flowcharts, review questions and suggested readings. The result brings into focus the duties and responsibilities of both professional librarians and support…

Book details

List price: $55.00
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 12/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 401
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

THOMAS L. CARTER is Dean for Academic Resources at St. Mary's College of California.



Preface to the Seventh Edition



Introduction



Staffing



Customer Service



Reference Services



Reference Sources



Information Literacy Instruction



Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery



Circulation Services



Reserve Services



Serial Services



Media Services



Government Information



Archives & Special Data Collection



Programming



Security Issues



Assessment


Index