Introduction to Library Public Services, 6th Edition (Library and Information Science Text Series)
By Unknown Author.
Description
Emphasizing the enormous changes wrought by technology, this essential text offers a solid, broadly based view of library public service and its functions. Chapters are arranged by type of service-reference services and sources, bibliographic instruction, interlibrary loan, circulation, reserve services, special collections, serials, media services, government documents, and security issues. Within each chapter, the authors consider the philosophy and role of the particular service, variations in service and format, physical facility (and storage) implications, staffing patterns and adminis...
ISBN(s)
1563086336, 9781563086335
