Introduction to Public Librarianship

By Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Jenny S. Bossaller

Book Overview

Put simply, there is no text about public librarianship more rigorous or comprehensive than McCook's survey. Now, the REFORMA Lifetime Achievement Award-winning author has teamed up with noted public... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555704751
• ISBN13: 9781555704759
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I enjoyed this book. I found it easy to read and very interesting. It was very helpful for my school work and gave a great, straightforward overview of everything that goes into public libraries. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in libraries and how they work.

A superb beginner's resource

Activist, teacher, and leader Kathleen de la Pena McCook presents Introduction To Public Librarianship, a straightforward accounting of the ins, outs, history, law, politics, services, and twenty-first century trends of public libraries. From the origins of the modern system in the early twentieth century, to modern-day global perspectives on the contributions of public libraries, to a bibliography of national statistics on public libraries and much more, Introduction To Public Librarianship is a superb beginner's resource for anyone looking to become acquainted with the mechanics of the library system, whether in preparation for a future career or from a keen interest in the politics that keep beloved public booklending institutions in service. Highly recommended.

Great resource for library staff

This book is an excellent resource for library staff and for those who wish to pursue a career in public libraries. Not only do you have the history of public libraries but chapters on service areas and trends. The bibliographic information is outstanding. I have purchased five copies for use by my staff. I highly recommend this book.