Joint-use libraries : libraries for the future /

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 a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McNicol, Sarah
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Witney : Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd, 2008.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 ebook (xxiv, 230 pages))
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-223) and index.
ISBN:9781780631301
1780631308