Joint Use Libraries: Libraries for the future
Sarah McNicol
This book examines all aspects of joint use libraries, from the
implications of government policy, to design and operational
issues and evaluation. It includes examples of all forms of joint use
library (e.g. school-public, college-public, university-public,
health-university), reflecting on different models adopted around the
world and considering how these have relevance for single
sector, as well as joint use, libraries. Some of the main issues discussed
include: partnership working, staffing and management,
stock, digital resources, learning and literacy and community involvement.
Key Features
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
Readership
The book is aimed at library managers from all sectors responsible for
joint use libraries or current considering or planning
joint use libraries or similar forms of collaboration. It will also be of
interest to library staff currently working in a joint use
library as well as policymakers and academics working in the field and
students of LIS at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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