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Author:

McClure, Charles R.

Title:

Public libraries and Internet service roles : measuring and maximizing Internet services / Charles R. McClure and Paul T. Jaeger.

Publisher:

American Library Association,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

vii, 112 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Libraries and the Internet--United States.
Internet access for library users--United States.
Public libraries--Aims and objectives--United States.
Public libraries--Social aspects--United States.
Libraries and society--United States.

Other Authors:

Jaeger, Paul T., 1974-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-104) and index.

Contents:

Identifying social and service roles and expectations for public libraries -- The development of the social roles of public libraries -- Internet access in social roles of public libraries -- Internet services and training in social roles of public libraries -- Policy and the Internet in social roles of public libraries -- Patron, community, and government expectations and professional values -- Implications of Internet-enabled roles -- Community needs, service roles, and planning -- Selecting Internet-enabled service roles -- The future of Internet-enabled service roles -- Challenges from professional resistance and public policy -- Roles and expectations in research, education, and advocacy -- Roles and expectations and the future of public libraries.

ISBN:

0838935761 (alk. paper)
9780838935767 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008026622

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)