Joint-Use Libraries
Author | : Sarah McNicol |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2014-01-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780631301 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780631308 |
Rating | : 4/5 (308 Downloads) |
Download or read book Joint-Use Libraries written by Sarah McNicol and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines all aspects of joint-use libraries, from the implications of government policy, to design and operational issues and evaluation. It considers all forms of joint-use library (e.g. school-public, college-public, university-public, health-university), reflecting on different models adopted around the world. Some of the main issues discussed include: partnership working, staffing and management, stock, digital resources, learning and literacy and community involvement. - Brings together case studies and good practice from around the world - Reflects the latest developments in this rapidly-developing field - Covers both operational and strategic issues such as partnership working and learning in joint use libraries