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Literacy, Learning And Libraries: Common Issues And Common Concerns, Ken Haycock
Literacy, Learning And Libraries: Common Issues And Common Concerns, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Discusses common issues in literacy, learning and libraries in Canada. Role of libraries and librarians in literacy; Need to have collaboration between public libraries and school districts on professional family literacy programs; Measures to succeed in making library programs effective for students.
Economies Of Scale In The Library World: The Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library In San Jose, California, Paul Kauppila, Sharon Russell
Economies Of Scale In The Library World: The Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library In San Jose, California, Paul Kauppila, Sharon Russell
Paul Kauppila
Discusses the new Dr Martin Luther King Jr Library in San Jose´, California, which will house the collections of the San Jose´ Public Library’s main branch and the San Jose´ State University’s Library system in one new building. Outlines the conception of the project, the site selection and the planning process. Considers the communities served, usage patterns and services. Focuses on the management structure and operations in light of a, perhaps controversial, aspect of mixing city and university library staff under the same roof, some performing similar functions, but with different supervisors and employing agencies. Discusses the new library in …