Libraries And Public Perception
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Libraries And Public Perception
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Author : Anna Galluzzi
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2014-09-20
Libraries And Public Perception written by Anna Galluzzi and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-20 with Business & Economics categories.
What is the future of libraries? This question is frequently posed, with widespread research into the social and economic impact of libraries. Newspapers play an important role in forming public perceptions, but how do newspapers present libraries, their past, present and future? Nobody has yet taken the press to task on the quantity and quality of articles on libraries, however Libraries and Public Perception does just this, through comparative textual analysis of newspapers in Europe. After a comprehensive and useful introductory chapter, the book consists of the following five chapters: Wondering about the future of libraries; Measuring the value of libraries; Libraries in the newspapers; Contemporary challenges and public perception; Which library model from the newspapers: a synthesis. Provides an alternative means to evaluate the impact of libraries Compares different countries and societies regarding their representation of libraries Pursues its subject through active research, rather than self reflection
Long Overdue
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Author : Public Agenda Foundation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Long Overdue written by Public Agenda Foundation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Libraries categories.
Americans prize public library service and see libraries as potential solutions to many communities' most pressing problems, from universal access to computers to the need for better options for keeping teens safe and productive. But few Americans are aware of the increasingly tenuous financial picture faced by many libraries. The report includes the results of a national survey of the general public as well as interviews with national and local civic leaders.
College Students Perceptions Of Libraries And Information Resources
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Author : Cathy De Rosa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
College Students Perceptions Of Libraries And Information Resources written by Cathy De Rosa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
Understanding Community Librarianship
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Author : Alistair Black
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-25
Understanding Community Librarianship written by Alistair Black and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-25 with categories.
In the information society, is the community focused library a real possibility? This book reappraises the relationship between the library and its communities through an examination of the rise and decline of ¿community¿ librarianship over the last three decades. The authors consider key models of community based library service and argue that bland assertions of community prevalence mask a complex and problematic relationship between a highly traditional public service bureaucracy and its users. The resulting uncertainty of purpose, they claim, explains much of the current ¿crisis¿ of the public library movement. Drawing on recent social science theory and empirical work in the field, this book offers a new and critical perspective on the current public library debate. It is essential reading for librarians, students of information and library science and all who have a stake in the future of the public library. As a case study of community, public service and the local state it should also be of value to those with an interest in community development, cultural policy and local government.
The Librarian Stereotype
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Author : Nicole Pagowsky
language : en
Publisher: Association of College and Research Libraries, a Division of the American Library Associat
Release Date : 2014
The Librarian Stereotype written by Nicole Pagowsky and has been published by Association of College and Research Libraries, a Division of the American Library Associat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Librarians categories.
This collection of essays serves as a response to passionate discussions regarding how librarians are perceived, reigniting an examination of librarian presentation within the field and in the public eye, employing theories and methodologies from throughout the social sciences. Through deconstructing the perceived truths of our profession and employing a critical eye, we can work towards improved status, increased diversity, and greater acceptance of each other.
Public Libraries In Africa
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Author : Aissa Issak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Public Libraries In Africa written by Aissa Issak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Libraries categories.
Understanding Digital Libraries
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Author : Michael Lesk
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2005-01-20
Understanding Digital Libraries written by Michael Lesk and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This fully revised and updated second edition of Understanding Digital Libraries focuses on the challenges faced by both librarians and computer scientists in a field that has been dramatically altered by the growth of the Web. At every turn, the goal is practical: to show you how things you might need to do are already being done, or how they can be done. The first part of the book is devoted to technology and examines issues such as varying media requirements, indexing and classification, networks and distribution, and presentation. The second part of the book is concerned with the human contexts in which digital libraries function. Here you’ll find specific and useful information on usability, preservation, scientific applications, and thorny legal and economic questions. Thoroughly updated and expanded from original edition to include recent research, case studies and new technologies For librarians and technologists alike, this book provides a thorough introduction to the interdisciplinary science of digital libraries Written by Michael Lesk, a legend in computer science and a leading figure in the digital library field Provides insights into the integration of both the technical and non-technical aspects of digital libraries
Not Your Ordinary Librarian
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Author : Ashanti White
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-03-19
Not Your Ordinary Librarian written by Ashanti White and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
When you picture a librarian, what do you imagine? An old white woman with glasses and a prudish disposition? That is the image that many people conjure up when asked to picture a librarian; with 82 per cent of the professional force being female and the average age of a librarian at 45, coupled with popular stereotypical images, it is difficult to dispute the perceptions. But there is more to librarians than meets the eye. This book will explore the origin of the image and popular media images of the librarian, in addition to the effects of the stereotype, and the challenges to the perception of librarians today. Provides contemporary examples from popular culture Chapters are supported by quotes, images and personal reflections Presents a study which offers authenticity
Library Public Relations Promotions And Communications
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Author : Lisa A. Wolfe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Library Public Relations Promotions And Communications written by Lisa A. Wolfe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Business & Economics categories.
This step-by-step guide shows how to best incorporate public relations techniques into the library and reap the benefits of well-planned and executed campaign. Chapters explain how to write, review and update a communications plan; develop a corporate identity; make the most of media coverage; use volunteers; get a message out at programmes and events; create effective newsletters, brochures, posters, and other print communications; and use the Internet World Wide Web, online services, and local bulletin board services for publicity. Throughout, examples and case studies illustrate effective communication techniques and strategies for all kinds of libraries. Appendices offering sample news releases, lists of library press, state and national public relations networking opportunities, and online services appropriate for library publicity are also included.
Library Outreach Partnerships And Distance Education
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Author : Wendy Arent
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2000-06-09
Library Outreach Partnerships And Distance Education written by Wendy Arent and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Increase patronage with effective outreach strategies! From the Introduction, by Wendi Arant and Pixie Anne Mosley: “Outreach is a concept that is gaining more and more significance for libraries, particularly with the recent developments in information technology. Dictionaries define it as 'the act of extending services, benefits, etc. to a wider section of the population.’This definition also implies a mission to communicate a particular message to an audience in order to gain their support. Its meaning for libraries is profound, having consequences for fund raising, public service, and public relations.” Library Outreach, Partnerships, and Distance Education: Reference Librarians at the Gateway focuses on extending community outreach in libraries toward a broader public by expanding services that are based on recent advances in information technology. This crucial volume with help you will explore many of the issues that are currently affecting libraries, including: the growth of technology and its effect on libraries and library users emerging literacy issues (computer literacy, non-English-speaking populations) providing effective services to at-risk populations diversity and multiculturalism and how they are changing the ways that libraries are used targeting and reaching specific user groups distance education--bringing the mountain to Mohammed If the public perception of libraries is ever to move beyond that of “musty old book warehouses,” librarians must take a more active role in the development of new services and in heightening awareness of their existing services and collections. Library Outreach, Partnerships, and Distance Education presents ideas and strategies that are now being implemented around the United States to do just that. This book should be a part of every library's plans for the future!