Library Advertising (Classic Reprint)

Walter A. Briscoe

ISBN 10: 133251927X / ISBN 13: 9781332519279

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book argues that public libraries are an essential component in the education, betterment, and democratization of any society. The author decries the fact that libraries are often overlooked or underfunded, urging the public to reconsider the true value of these institutions. The text provides numerous examples of how libraries serve a diverse population, from scholars and students to children and immigrants, and how they offer services beyond the mere lending of books, such as educational lectures and technology access. The author further emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness of library resources, using publicity tactics that extend beyond the traditional methods of posters and newspaper advertisements. By advocating for increased support and visibility for public libraries, this book aims to ensure that these vital institutions continue to play a central role in fostering literacy, intellectual growth, and community engagement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332519279_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Library Advertising (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133251927X
• ISBN 13: 9781332519279
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

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Synopsis

This book argues that public libraries are an essential component in the education, betterment, and democratization of any society. The author decries the fact that libraries are often overlooked or underfunded, urging the public to reconsider the true value of these institutions. The text provides numerous examples of how libraries serve a diverse population, from scholars and students to children and immigrants, and how they offer services beyond the mere lending of books, such as educational lectures and technology access. The author further emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness of library resources, using publicity tactics that extend beyond the traditional methods of posters and newspaper advertisements. By advocating for increased support and visibility for public libraries, this book aims to ensure that these vital institutions continue to play a central role in fostering literacy, intellectual growth, and community engagement.