The Public Library --
Author : Alvin Saunders Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 1938
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Author : Alvin Saunders Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 1938
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Author : Karen M. Venturella
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 22,99 MB
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0786484497
In 1996, nearly 40 million United States citizens were reported to be living in poverty. This enormous number set in conjunction with the rapid growth in demand for more information technology presents librarians with a wrenching dilemma: how to maintain a modern facility while increasing services to the economically disadvantaged. Karen Venturella has gathered a diverse group of librarians and facilitators--including Khafre Abif, head of Children's Services for the Mount Vernon Public Library in New York; Wizard Marks, who directs the Chicago Lake Security Center in its mission to improve the area; Lillian Marrero, who has concentrated on providing services to the Spanish speaking population; Kathleen de la Pena McCook, director of the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Florida; and 15 others--to find strategies for dealing with the current crisis of disparity. These writers address both the theoretical issues of ensuring access to information regardless of ability to pay, and the practical means for meeting the needs of low income populations. Appendices include the ALA's "Policy on Library Services to Poor People," "The Library Bill of Rights," and a listing of poverty-related organizations.
Author : Wayne A. Wiegand
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 42,76 MB
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 0190248009
Challenges conventional thinking and top-down definitions, instead drawing on the library user's perspective to argue that the public library's most important function is providing commonplace reading materials and public space. Challenges a professional ethos about public libraries and their responsibilities to fight censorship and defend intellectual freedom. Demonstrates that the American public library has been (with some notable exceptions) a place that welcomed newcomers, accepted diversity, and constructed community since the end of the 19th century. Shows how stories that cultural authorities have traditionally disparaged- i.e. books that are not "serious"- have often been transformative for public library users.
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Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,71 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Libraries
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Author : Nancy Davenport
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 28,86 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780160803048
Provides a historical overview of the accomplishments of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences. Summarizes the results of a survey of opinion leaders in the fields of library and information science, who offered their advice on the most important issues that should be addressed in the next twelve to eighteen months.(published in year 2009). Related products: Education & LIbraries resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/education-libraries
Author : Massachusetts. Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Libraries
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Author : Henry Eduard Legler
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 26,2 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Libraries
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Author : Courtney Deines-Jones
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,26 MB
Release : 2007-03-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781843342861
The book takes account of the key fact that to maximize their potential, people must have lifelong access to the information and services offered through books and libraries. Whether to address concerns of an ageing population or to enable all citizens to contribute fully through meaningful education and work opportunities, more emphasis is being given to promoting library services to people who have disabilities. This book is a compendium of articles focused on serving adults with disabilities in an international setting. From this book, librarians, policy makers and constituents will understand the importance of serving all potential patrons, will be exposed to best practices and model programs, and will learn techniques and strategies for improving the services their libraries offer. Pragmatic approach gives librarians tools they can use immediately to improve their services Policy overviews help librarians understand advocacy issues Emphasis on universal access helps librarians and decision-makers understand how improving services for people with disabilities improves services for all patrons
Author : New Jersey Library Association. Library Development Committee
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 25,67 MB
Release : 1953
Category : Libraries
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Page : 52 pages
File Size : 28,47 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Libraries
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