Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals (Library and Information Science Text Series) - Softcover

"This title is aimed at Public Services and Reference librarians, however, it is a great reference book for any librarian. Those that work in smaller libraries where duties tend to cross several areas as well as those that work in large libraries with focused responsibilities will appreciate the breadth of the information provided here. Highly recommended." - Journal of Academic Librarianship "Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. . . . An ideal and comprehensive textbook for college and university Library Science curriculums, Library Programs and Services: The Fundamentals is very highly recommended for academic library instructional reference collections." - Library Bookwatch

Covering every essential topic ranging from circulation and literacy instruction to reference and security, this benchmark text provides an up-to-date, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. * Covers all essential services of the library through completely reorganized and updated content that reflects the role of changing technologies in today's libraries * Presents many new chapters that address the topics of print collections, media collections, e-resources, computer access, social media, legal issues, ethical issues, funding and other fiscal issues, and the library as place