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The PLA Reader for Public Library Directors and Managers

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Specifically designed to accommodate the frantic pace of the busy public library professional, the first title in this anticipated new series from the Public Library Association provides clear and accessible insight into the most relevant topics and complex challenges in the library world today. From working with a board of directors to making library policy recommendations, overseeing strategic plans, preparing budgets, supervising personnel, evaluating services, a… More >>

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Visit Your Local Public Library

There are places to go, things to do, and fun to be had at your local public library. The public library is a great place to go, if you have a lot that you want to do, and would like to stay locally, your town, city, or county has a lot to offer you, other than just books and magazines. Reading is great, and visiting your public library will give you a chance to stay current with best-sellers, as well as titles that interest you. There’s something at the library for almost everyone to enjoy, think of it as being a community center full of free activities.

Many public libraries offer summer programs, activities, speakers, and presentations. There are groups for people with interests, such as writers’ groups, crafts clubs, and cooking clubs. Some of these town centers offer museum passes for people who live in the community to use. Some offer spaces for art presentations, free plays, presentations and movies. These are full-screen presentations of popular, recent films, that you will enjoy viewing. Some of the movies are for adults, others are all-ages presentations. Some libraries even offer free, light refreshments, or a play group with activities for the kids’ movies.

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Do It Right! Best Practices for Serving Young Adults in School and Public Libraries

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Young adults are a growing population in libraries, yet few librarians know how to provide the unique kinds of services teenagers need and want. Now, YA experts Jones and Shoemaker apply customer service theory and technique to serving this unique population. Shoemaker explores ways to provide the best possible customer service in school library media centers. Jones offers tips, techniques and examples of how to turn teenagers into “raving fans” of the public li… More >>

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