Public Library Administration

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9788130719245
• Author: Lowe, J. A.
• Year of Publishing: 2020
• Binding: Hardback
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications

Description:
This book is designed as a foundational textbook for library school students preparing for executive positions as librarians. It is also a useful resource for individuals seeking to understand the basic principles of public library administration. The book focuses on the management of a "medium-sized" public library, which is defined as having an appointed board of trustees, receiving funding primarily from taxes or municipal appropriations, and serving a community of approximately 100,000 people. The principles discussed are valuable not only for medium-sized libraries but also applicable to both small and large libraries.

The goal of the book is to provide students with guiding ideals for managing a library and to instill proper administrative principles. Students are encouraged to apply these principles within their specific administrative contexts, with experience helping to further refine their expertise.

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