Civic Space/Cyberspace: The American Public Library in the Information Age

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In Civic Space/Cyberspace, Redmond Kathleen Molz and Phyllis Dain assess the current condition and direction of the American public library. They consider the challenges and opportunities presented by new electronic technologies, changing public policy, fiscal realities, and cultural trends. They draw on site visits and interviews conducted across the country; extensive reading of reports, surveys, and other documents; and their long-standing interest in the library… More >>

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Bare Bones Young Adult Services: Tips for Public Library Generalists

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A guide to serving the 12-18 year-old age group in libraries. Topics covered include motivating young adults to participate in the library, providing reference and homework support and creating a user-friendly and distinct young adult space in the library…. More >>

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Loving Libraries – Why Using Your Public Library Should Be Habit-Forming

There are public library users of all levels: avid, frequent, sporadic, and absent. This article is for those who forget to use their local library system or don’t even have a library card. It is especially for those who have children or who want to be or are in business.

Public libraries are a treasure trove of free, already paid for, information and entertainment services. Here are some benefits that hopefully will rouse you to visit your public library to get a card if you don’t have one and to remember to use it. At a public library you can find:

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