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Library Programs and Services

The Fundamentals
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Library Programs and Services offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse programmes and services libraries provide. This ninth edition, updated by Stacey Greenwell and G. Edward Evans, blends readability, informality, and humour while balancing foundational topics with contemporary trends. New features include "Social Work Connections" sidebars introducing the concept of library social work, anecdotes, and "Career Connections" offering practical advice. Essential for library and information science courses, this edition serves as a valuable handbook for public services librarians.
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A popular overview of the various programs and services offered by libraries, offering practical tips for implementing them effectively.

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The ninth edition of this popular overview of the various programs and services offered by libraries offers best practice and useful tips for implementing them effectively.

Building on the strong foundation of the previous editions, award-winning author G. Edward Evans returns with a new co-author, Stacey Greenwell, for this update that combines their signature style of textbook readability, informality, and sometimes humour, as well as their knack for balancing foundational topics and new trends.

A new feature in this edition is the incorporation of the concept of "library social work" through "Social Work Connections" sidebars in each chapter. Anecdotes throughout the text and "Career Connections" sidebars offer practical advice and specific current examples. Greenwell and Evans have combined several chapters from the previous edition and expanded discussions of new trends while retaining and updating the fundamentals. The ninth edition is a welcome update for library and information science courses and a valuable handbook for public services librarians.

Series: Library and Information Science Text Series

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Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is praised as a must-read for librarians, providing comprehensive insights and practical tips to implement library services effectively. The writing is clear and accessible, making it suitable for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike. It offers a strong foundation to navigate current challenges in the field and enriches understanding for students and professionals. The book is noted for its practical advice, concise concept overviews, and engaging anecdotes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781440878695

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited

Edition: 9th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 360

About the Author

Stacey Greenwell is Coordinator of Educational services and an Instructional Designer at the University of Kentucky Libraries, USA.

G. Edward Evans is a semi-retired, award-winning author and Fulbright Scholar. He retired from full-time work as associate academic vice president for libraries and information resources at Loyola Marymount University, USA.

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