Introduction to public librarianship /
McCook, Kathleen de la Peña.
Introduction to public librarianship / Kathleen de la Peña McCook. - 2nd ed. - New York, NY : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2011. - xx, 523 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The landscape of public libraries in the twenty-first century -- Brahmins, bequests, and determined women : the beginnings to 1918 -- Public library growth and values : 1918-today -- Statistics, standards, planning, results, and quality of life -- Organization, law, advocacy, funding, and politics -- Administration and staffing -- Structure and infrastructure -- Adult services -- Youth services / Alicia K. Long and Kathleen de la Peña McCook -- The interconnective nature of the public library -- Global perspectives on public libraries / Barbara J. Ford -- The future of public libraries in the twenty-first century : human rights and human capabilities / Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Katharine J. Phenix -- Access to knowledge is fundamental to human development.
9781555706975 (alk. paper)
2011004985
Public libraries--United States.
Z731 / .M355 2011
027.473
Introduction to public librarianship / Kathleen de la Peña McCook. - 2nd ed. - New York, NY : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2011. - xx, 523 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The landscape of public libraries in the twenty-first century -- Brahmins, bequests, and determined women : the beginnings to 1918 -- Public library growth and values : 1918-today -- Statistics, standards, planning, results, and quality of life -- Organization, law, advocacy, funding, and politics -- Administration and staffing -- Structure and infrastructure -- Adult services -- Youth services / Alicia K. Long and Kathleen de la Peña McCook -- The interconnective nature of the public library -- Global perspectives on public libraries / Barbara J. Ford -- The future of public libraries in the twenty-first century : human rights and human capabilities / Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Katharine J. Phenix -- Access to knowledge is fundamental to human development.
9781555706975 (alk. paper)
2011004985
Public libraries--United States.
Z731 / .M355 2011
027.473