Joint-Use Libraries: Libraries for the Future

By Sarah McNicol

This book examines all aspects of joint-use libraries, from the implications of government policy, to design and operational issues and evaluation. It considers all forms of joint-use library (e.g. school-public, college-public, university-public, health-university), reflecting on different models adopted around the world. Some of the main issues discussed include: partnership working, staffing and management, stock, digital resources, learning and literacy and community involvement.

Brings together case studies and good practice from around the worldReflects the latest developments in this rapidly-developing field Covers both operational and strategic issues such as partnership working and learning in joint use libraries

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843343843
• ISBN13: 9781843343844
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"