Public libraries have historically faced challenges as viable units in local government. As society struggles with issues related to the scope and effectiveness of government, librarians must ask, “How and why will communities support public libraries in the 21st century?” Public Library Administration Transformed covers public library administration in a comprehensive and detailed mannerChapters cover:administrative functions of the librarypublic financeadministrative lawl...

The new ACRL information literacy concepts brings renewed interest in information literacy instruction and skills for librarians. The New Information Literacy Instruction: Best Practices offers guidance in planning for and implementing information literacy instruction programs in a wide range of instructional situations, including:Course-related instructionFreshman composition coursesProfessional medical educationNew course development and deliveryOne-shot sessionsFormal, credit co...