Introduction to Library Public Services (Library & Information Science Text) - Softcover

Carter, Thomas L.; Evans, G. Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591585953 ISBN 13: 9781591585954

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2008

Synopsis

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. Coverage of such essential topics as circulation, reference, interlibrary loan, literacy instruction, reserves, and security has been extended, updated, and predicated on the importance of keeping a watchful eye on ethical and legal implications. New to this edition are discussions of staffing and training, customer service, programming, and assessment. The result brings into focus the duties and responsibilities of both professional librarians and support staff, with particular emphasis on areas of common concern.

About this title

About the Author

G. Edward Evans, a renowned Fulbright scholar and sought-after international consultant, is retired university librarian and adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California.

Thomas L. Carter is dean for Academic Resources at St. Mary's College of California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591585953
• ISBN 13: 9781591585954
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 424