Public Libraries and Their Communities: An Introduction provide an overview of public librarianship today. It covers library organization, policy development, s

This book is for those moving their library beyond places to find information. Written by practicing public librarians and an academic librarian with an interes

Public libraries are keystone public institutions for any thriving community, and as such can be leaders in making cities better places to work, play, and live.

Strategic Planning for Public Libraries is a complete planning toolkit. Each purchase comes with a downloadable supplemental folder full of reusable templates,

This volume begins by defining the challenges that rural and small libraries face before shifting to an analysis of ways that these obstacles can be overcome or