Research-based planning for public libraries : increasing relevance in the digital age / Joseph R. Matthews.
"This book will help public library administrators, managers, and board members to better plan, strategize, and understand their communities, enabling public libraries to become dynamic, proactive institutions"-- Provided by publisher.
Item details
- ISBN: 9781610690072 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1610690079 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xx, 207 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited [2013]
Contents / Notes
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | It's going to be a wild ride -- Understanding your market -- Developing a plan -- The physical collection -- The virtual library -- Selection policies -- Evaluating the collection -- Providing access -- Evaluating the library. |