In this guide for library managers, leaders, and administrators, Blake, outreach coordinator for the PEARL Project at the University of North Texas, outlines the entire community outreach process, fro
Buried in info? Cross-eyed over technology? From the bottom of a pile of paper and discs, books, e-books, and scattered thumb drives comes a cry of hope: Make way for the librarians! They want to he
In this volume, school, public, academic, and special librarians and library and information science faculty from the US share their creative solutions to build successful programs that meet customer
Hill, a librarian and consultant, provides practical advice and inspiration for building the library community through identifying user needs and designing services to meet those needs, engaging commu
Traditionally, academic library outreach has meant reaching out to the campus community, providing services to faculty and students. Many universities and colleges, however, now have a new or renewed
The nature and purposes of the library in all its multiform manifestations are explored by scholars of library science, literature, and history. Their topics include subscription libraries and commerc
What do libraries do well? What do search engines do poorly? In this collection of writings Consultant Abrams addresses the unspoken questions of the many audiences within the library profession, incl
This collection of 14 original papers covers library spaces old and new, real and imagined, large and small, public and private. Contributions range from a consideration of the Garrison library in th
Discover collaborative possibilities for your library beyond mere memberships in bibliographic utilitiesLibraries Beyond Their Institutions: Partnerships That Work illustrates the remarkable range of
To help librarians create diverse and engaging cultural programming, Robertson, American Library Association Public Programs director, outlines all the necessary steps for assessing community needs, d
World War II presented America's public libraries with the daunting challenge of meeting new demands for war-related library services and materials with Depression-weakened collections, inadequate bud
Learn how to maximize your library's resources, gain access to more resources in your community, promote services, and reach new segments of the population through partnerships--with businesses, with
According to P. Kelsey (agricultural librarian, Louisiana State U. Libraries) and S. Kelsey (electronic reference services and Web development coordinator, Louisiana State U. Libraries), far too many
Discover innovative outreach services you can implement for your library! Outreach Services in Academic and Special Libraries examines the creation and delivery of outreach programs designed to promo
Though it concerns the author's 20-year experience lobbying Congress to attain access to government information for libraries, this book will be of interest to a broad readership for the inside view i
Fourteen essays collected here examine historical and contemporary endeavors of librarians, educators, and organizations in the US to bring library services to groups that previously did not have them
Public stunts and all-for-fun, utterly nonpoliticized publicity bashes can be a great way to promote a library to a community, get people to see the library in a different light and become interested
Contributions from library directors, program administrators, tutors, librarians, and adult learners offer insight on adult literacy programs in libraries. Early chapters provide an empirical framewor
