{"product_id":"public-library-hardback","title":"Public Library - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublic libraries have changed beyond anyone's predictions in the past ten years and are at a vital stage in their historical development. This timely book is the first standalone text to examine the role and services of the UK public library in the 21st century context. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book discusses the nature and functions of the modern public library service, from its beginnings as the street-corner university, through its delivery of state-of-the-art services and beyond. At the heart of the book is a passionate argument for the professional and public significance of the public library service. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key chapters are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epublic libraries: the modern context \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehistorical development of public libraries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eequity of access \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecultural and leisure roles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einformation, advice and informed citizenship \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elifelong learning \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe impact of ICT \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emanagement, governance and budgeting issues \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eperformance measurement and evaluation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprofessional and staffing issues \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emarketing, branding and buildings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe public library of tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReadership: Of interest to all students and researchers of library and information science, as well as professionals in public libraries, this book is an advocacy tool for an essential service consistently under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45546380099822,"sku":"9781856046169","price":109.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781856046169.jpg?v=1720232697","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/public-library-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}