Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals - Library and Information Science Text Series 8th edição

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Marc Notes: The first-fourth editions of this book authored by Marty Bloomberg were published under the title Introduction to public services for library technicians. The fifth-seventh editions authored by G. Edward Evans and others were published under the title Introduction to library public services.; Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: CONTENTS "Preface" PART I: BACKGROUND Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Customer Service PART II: CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Chapter 3: Reference Chapter 4: Instruction Chapter 5: Document Delivery Chapter 6: Circulation Chapter 7: Print Collections Chapter 8: Media Collections Chapter 9: eResources PART III: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Chapter 10: Variations in Programs and Services Chapter 11: Computer Access Chapter 12: Social Media and Library Programs and Services PART IV: OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Chapter 13: Legal Aspects Chapter 14: Ethical Aspects Chapter 15: Staffing Chapter 16: Safety Aspects Chapter 17: Assessment Chapter 18: Fiscal Concerns Chapter 19: Libraries as Place "Index"Brief Description: The first-fourth editions of this book authored by Marty Bloomberg were published under the title Introduction to public services for library technicians. The fifth-seventh editions authored by G. Edward Evans and others were published under the title Introduction to library public services. Biographical Note: G. Edward Evans, PhD, is a semi-retired, award-winning author and Fulbright Scholar. He holds several graduate degrees in anthropology and library and information science. Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro, MLS, is librarian for journalism and hearing and speech sciences at the University Libraries, University of Maryland. Holland Christie, MLS, is the public services manager at the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library where she supervises the Reference, Circulation, and Youth Services departments. Carol Sinwell, MLIS, EdD, is dean emeritus at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). Publisher Marketing: Supplying essential, foundational reading for students of library public services as well as an up-to-date overview for practitioners who wish to refresh their knowledge or acquaint themselves with a new area of responsibility, this book's broad and solid coverage will benefit anyone concerned with developing or maintaining the public face of the library. A revision and expansion of Libraries Unlimited's "Introduction to Library Public Services: Seventh Edition," this edition has new chapters covering such topics as e-resources, collections, print and other media, and facilities and funding. Additionally, every chapter has been substantially updated and reorganized to better reflect the role of technology in library services today. The book begins with background information on public services in libraries and an analysis of the library's public service philosophy. Then, the authors delve into staffing and assessment of services, moving logically to major functional areas of public services--reference, instruction, document delivery, circulation and reserves, collections, programming, safety and security issues, and facilities and funding. Real-life anecdotes from public, academic, and school libraries illustrate principles and concepts throughout the book. For each topic, the authors detail its role and philosophy, and offer key points to remember, references, and lists for further reading.

Contributor Bio:  Evans, G Edward G. Edward Evans is an administrator, researcher, teacher, and writer. He holds several graduate degrees in anthropology and library and information science. As a researcher he has published in both fields, and held a Fulbright (librarianship) and National Science Foundation (anthropology) Fellowship. His teaching experience has also been in both fields in the U. S. and the Nordic countries. Most of his administrative experience has been in private academic libraries--Harvard and Loyola Marymount Universities. He retired from full-time work as Associate Academic Vice president for Libraries and Information Resources. Author of numerous books, he consults for and volunteers at the Museum of Northern Arizona library and archives and Flagstaff City, Coconino Country Library System.