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A comprehensive look at contemporary trends and practices in public libraries
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This book presents a qualitative study of the management of selected public libraries in the United States and Great Britain in relation to their histories and missions. Data were collected through observations in the libraries and personal interviews with the chief administrator(s) of each library or library system. Libraries examined in the United States were the Chicago Public Library, Hattiesburg Public Library (Mississippi), and the Pierce County Library System… More >>
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urious to know about the wind chill factor or how to make a Rob Roy or locate the time in China? Why not peruse a list of common crossword-puzzle words, catch up on the latest computer terms, learn how to carve a turkey the right way, or find out who invented what and when? The most reliable, useful, and entertaining information is once again just a page-turn away in the fourth edition of The New York Public Library Desk Reference. This timeless resource originates … More >>
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