Patrick Ragains

Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner Chapters cover: ·administrative functions of the library ·public finance ·administrative law ·library governance ·human resources ·leadership ·strategic planning ·program management and evaluation ·marketing and public relations ·intergovernmental relations ·cooperative government The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.

Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed manner Chapters cover: ·administrative functions of the library ·public finance ·administrative law ·library governance ·human resources ·leadership ·strategic planning ·program management and evaluation ·marketing and public relations ·intergovernmental relations ·cooperative government The discipline of public administration develops skills that are vital to successful libraries. Grounded in the context of public administration, this book provides a framework for future library services, focusing on effective public sector skills, organizational and service innovation, information technology, readers, and the full range of library constituents. Suitable for use in public library classes, exam copies are available to qualified instructors of such courses upon request.

The new ACRL information literacy concepts brings renewed interest in information literacy instruction and skills for librarians. The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices offers guidance in planning for and implementing information literacy instruction programs in a wide range of instructional situations, including: ·Course-related instruction ·Freshman composition courses ·Professional medical education ·New course development and delivery ·One-shot sessions ·Formal, credit courses ·Distance education ·Visual literacy ·and more · As librarians take a new look at information literacy instruction, this essential book will help guide you in creating and maintaining a quality instruction program.

The new ACRL information literacy concepts brings renewed interest in information literacy instruction and skills for librarians. The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices offers guidance in planning for and implementing information literacy instruction programs in a wide range of instructional situations, including: ·Course-related instruction ·Freshman composition courses ·Professional medical education ·New course development and delivery ·One-shot sessions ·Formal, credit courses ·Distance education ·Visual literacy ·and more · As librarians take a new look at information literacy instruction, this essential book will help guide you in creating and maintaining a quality instruction program.