Beginning in the early 1980s, readers' advisory services were a widely discussed topic in North American public libraries. By 2005, almost every public library
A detailed reference work that documents every aspect of the American public library experience through topical entries, statistics, biographies, and profiles.
One of the key services librarians provide is helping readers find books they'll enjoy. This "crash course" will furnish you with the basic, practical informati
Presenting perspectives from Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S., this volume brings together a collection of essays from library and
The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers an
