The Public Library Policy Writer: A Guidebook with Model Policies on CD-ROM - Softcover

Larson, Jeanette; Totten, Herman L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555706037 ISBN 13: 9781555706036

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Library policy experts Jeanette Larson and Herman Totten return with this new guide addressing today's hotbutton issues - the PATRIOT Act, fair labor standards, disaster planning, CIPA, virtual reference services, wireless networks - and the timeless topics that require official responses. In addition to explaining the importance of policies and the fundamentals of their creation, Larson and Totten analyze and offer model policies for over 65 crucial areas, including: personnel and employment practices; staff and patron conduct; access to library materials, services, and facilities; collection development; and, reference and information services. The companion CD-ROM reproduces all of the policies, for easy replication or adaptation to your library.

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Review:

"A good starting place for any library needing to develop operations policies."

"Directors of small and medium public libraries... will welcome this volume. Highly recommended."

About this edition

• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1555706037
• ISBN 13: 9781555706036
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250