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Record Nr.

UNISA996206217903316

Titolo

IFLA public library service guidelines [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin ; ; New York, : De Gruyter Saur, c2010

ISBN

1-282-72316-2

9786612723162

3-11-023227-8

Edizione

[2nd, completely rev. ed. /]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (161 p.)

Collana

IFLA publications, , 0344-6891 ; ; 147

Classificazione

AN 69300

Altri autori (Persone)

KoontzChristie

GubbinBarbara

Disciplina

027.4

Soggetti

Public libraries - Standards

Public libraries - Administration

Public libraries - Aims and objectives

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: The public library service / prepared by a working group chaired by Philip Gill on behalf of the Section of Public Libraries. 2001.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- 1 The mission and purposes of the public library -- 2 The legal and financial framework -- 3 Meeting the needs of the customers -- 4 Collection development -- 5 Human resources -- 6 The management of public libraries -- 7 The marketing of public libraries -- Backmatter

Sommario/riassunto

The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development.