{"product_id":"introduction-to-public-librarianship-paperback","title":"Introduction to Public Librarianship - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathleen De La Pena McCook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is the much anticipated second edition of author Kathleen de la Pe a McCook's groundbreaking one-of-a-kind resource that is used in libraries and universities across the nation and definitively sets the standard for public librarianship literature. Cited as one of the top twenty researchers in library science, de la Pe a McCook, a distinguished university professor and renowned public library scholar, has thoroughly revised and updated every one of the book's chapters to provide both professionals and LIS students with the most current and comprehensive introduction to public librarianship. McCook covers every aspect of the public library, from its earliest history to its current incarnation in the 21st century information environment. Following three engaging chapters on the history of public libraries, her thorough Table of Contents includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStatistics, Standards, Planning, Evaluations and Results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganization, Law, Funding, Politics, Publicity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdministration and Staffing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and Infrastructure. Web sites. Library 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdult Services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYouth Services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssociations, State Library Agencies, Standards, Rankings and Quality of Life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal Perspectives on Public Libraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHuman Rights: A New Paradigm for Public Library Service\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will especially welcome the new coverage of Web 2.0 and its massive impact, as well as global perspectives on the public library, and insight into the relationship between public library services and human rights.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Exhaustively researched and expansive in its coverage, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Public Librarianship, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e continues to live up to the description that appeared in \u003cem\u003ePublic Libraries \u003c\/em\u003e(September\/October 2007): \"a fact-filled compendium of valuable information, a handbook for the working librarian, educator, and researcher.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 523\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714865172543,"sku":"9781555706975","price":155.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9c0bb8c27b3ed6f7e2d0046458c20fee_c859d861-b362-421b-9880-1842448f66c5.webp?v=1765069511","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/introduction-to-public-librarianship-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}