Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
BiblioTech BiblioTech John Palfrey Libraries today are more important than ever. More than just book repositories, libraries can become bulwarks against some of the most crucial challenges of our age: unequal access to education, jobs… OL17109629W
Part of our lives Part of our lives Wayne A. Wiegand,Wayne A. Wiegand "Part of Our Lives challenges the conventional idea that public libraries are valuable mostly because they are essential to democracy. Instead, this book uses the voices of generations of public libr… OL19671052W
Crash course in dealing with difficult library customers Crash course in dealing with difficult library customers Shelley Mosley "Libraries are public places--open to anyone and everyone. This book contains invaluable, practical tips for library staff who sometimes must deal with difficult or even dangerous individuals and sit… OL19974326W
The public library The public library Dawson, Robert "Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libra… OL19977287W
The artist's library The artist's library Laura C. Damon-Moore "The Artist's Library offers the idea that an artist is any person who uses creative tools to make new things, and the guidance and resources to make libraries of all sizes and shapes come alive as s… OL19979939W
Information services today Information services today Sandra Hirsh This essential look at what it means to be a library and information professional today provides a broad overview of the transformation of libraries as information organizations, why these organizati… OL20015766W