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Public Libraries
This course surveys the history, staffing, organization, development, and future of public libraries, addressing the principles and techniques associated with planning and delivering public library services to individuals and communities. Students will examine the governance and service structure of metropolitan and town libraries and consider the political, fiscal, and societal trends affecting them. Special attention will be given to the analysis of the library needs of specific groups and relationship of these needs assessments to the implementation of particular programs and services.
Class Name
Public Libraries
Host School
Simmons College
Class Identifier
LIS 450
Credit Value
3 Credit Hours
Faculty
Mary Wilkins-Jordan
Course Tool (Online)
Moodle
Class Description
This course surveys the history, staffing, organization, development, and future of public libraries, addressing the principles and techniques associated with planning and delivering public library services to individuals and communities. Students will examine the governance and service structure of metropolitan and town libraries and consider the political, fiscal, and societal trends affecting them. Special attention will be given to the analysis of the library needs of specific groups and relationship of these needs assessments to the implementation of particular programs and services.
Class Disclaimer
Please allow 2 weeks for grade processing after the end date of the course. Check that this delay will not interfere with deadline dates at your school for graduation or financial aid.
Delivery
Asynchronous
Start and End Date
June 13th, 2016 - May 29th, 2016
Start and End Time(if synchronous)
Days of Week(of class meetings, if synchronous)
Last Add Day
May 13th, 2016
Residency Start and End Date
No Residency
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