Public libraries and Internet service roles : measuring and maximizing Internet services / Charles R. McClure and Paul T. Jaeger.

Author/creator McClure, Charles R.
Other author Jaeger, Paul T., 1974-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : American Library Association, 2009.
Descriptionvii, 112 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Subjects
Libraries and the Internet--United States.
Internet access for library users--United States.
Public libraries--Aims and objectives. --United States.
Public libraries--Social aspects. --United States.
Libraries and society--United States.

Contents Identifying social and service roles and expectations for public libraries -- The development of the social roles of public libraries -- Internet access in social roles of public libraries -- Internet services and training in social roles of public libraries -- Policy and the Internet in social roles of public libraries -- Patron, community, and government expectations and professional values -- Implications of Internet-enabled roles -- Community needs, service roles, and planning -- Selecting Internet-enabled service roles -- The future of Internet-enabled service roles -- Challenges from professional resistance and public policy -- Roles and expectations in research, education, and advocacy -- Roles and expectations and the future of public libraries.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 97-104) and index.
LCCN 2008026622
ISBN9780838935767 (alk. paper)
ISBN0838935761 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks Z674.75.I58 M38 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold