TY - BOOK AU - Gubbin,Barbara AU - Koontz,Christie TI - IFLA Public Library Service Guidelines T2 - IFLA Publications SN - 9783110232271 AV - Z678.85 .I575 2010 U1 - 027.4 22 PY - 2010///] CY - Berlin, Boston : PB - De Gruyter Saur, KW - Bibliography. Library science. Information resources KW - Public libraries KW - Administration KW - Aims and objectives KW - Standards KW - Öffentliche Bibliothek KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General KW - bisacsh N1 - Frontmatter --; Contents --; 1 The mission and purposes of the public library --; 2 The legal and financial framework --; 3 Meeting the needs of the customers --; 4 Collection development --; 5 Human resources --; 6 The management of public libraries --; 7 The marketing of public libraries --; Backmatter; Open Access N2 - The public library is the prime community access point designed to respond to a multitude of ever-changing information needs. These guidelines are framed to provide assistance to library and information professionals in most situations. They assist to better develop effective services, relevant collections, and accessible formats within the context and requirements of the local community. In this exciting and complex information world it is important for professionals in search of knowledge, information and creative experience to succeed. This is the 2nd edition of The Public Library Service IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for Development UR - https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110232271 UR - https://www.degruyter.com/cover/covers/9783110232271.jpg ER -