Reinvention of the Public Library for the 21st Century

Challenges faced by public libraries as they approach the next century are addressed in this collection. Using recent literature and interviews with distinguished library directors, articles cover strategic and technological issues, such as fund-raising, pursuit of a community-based mission, combination of old and new media, application of appropriate technology, and collaboration with other libraries and community agencies. Each chapter includes a list of additional readings and questions for discussion. Written by graduate students in the author's public library course, this book can serve as a discussion guide for library and information science students and as a comprehensive and informative resource for all public library administrators, staff, boards, Friends, and funding agencies.