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Public Librarianship - An Issues-Oriented Approach (Hardcover, New)
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Public Librarianship - An Issues-Oriented Approach (Hardcover, New)
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Pungitore's timely and important exploration of many of the
critical issues affecting public libraries renders a significant
service to public library decision makers. By exploring current
national trends and views of advocates and detractors concerning
the various issues discussed, the author provides assistance to
public librarians who, faced with `dilemmas created by social,
cultural, economic, and technological change' must make many
`difficult choices that often involve compromise and
accommodation'. . . . In addition to assisting public librarians
and board members, themany issues addressed in this very worthy and
much-needed work provide an introduction to numerous term paper and
discussion topics for our public librarians of the future. Library
Quarterly Although the various models of public library management
that have been advocated are undoubtedly useful, Pungitore argues
that reliance on any single model as the best approach to running a
library fails to take account of the diversity and individual
character of these institutions. Her book suggests a basis for
assessing the suitability of different options to specific
situations. Presenting an impartial survey of current trends and
issues in the field, this book focuses on the central challenge
facing today's public library: how to survive and grow in an
environment shaped by continuing social, economic, and
technological change. In addition to topics directly associated
with changing conditions, Pungitore covers philosophical,
administrative and service-related issues. In addition to topics
directly associated with changing conditions, Pungitore covers
philosophical, administrative, and service-related issues, devoting
several chapters to each area. Each chapter summarizes a specific
topic and discusses differing viewpoints and side issues relating
to it. Aspects of public librarianship addressed include historical
foundations; the fundamental mission of the public library; and
institutional planning, organization, and governance. Pungitore
explores problematic and controversial issues such as how public
libraries should be funded, what services should be provided and to
whom and by what means, and how libraries need to change in order
to survive and continue to fill their functions in the community.
Developed as an introduction to the major concerns of public
librarians and administrators, this work offers library science
students a thoughtful and balanced overview of the field.
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