{"product_id":"foundations-of-library-services-an-introduction-for-support-staff-hardcover","title":"Foundations of Library Services: An Introduction for Support Staff - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHali R. Keeler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrained library support staff play a critical role in assisting the user in locating and interpreting the resources available in libraries. To do so requires the knowledge and practice of library missions and roles in different types of libraries and the delivery of that information to an increasingly diverse clientele. The plethora of resources available today requires that support staff understand and implement the basic principles of information services as well as the responsibility and relationships among library departments and functional areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoundations of Library Services is both a text for professors who teach in library support staff programs and an introductory reference manual for support staff who work in libraries. As part of the Library Support Staff Series, this updated edition will guide the LSS to be able to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the mission and role of the library in its community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe familiar with the ethics and values of the profession, including those of the Library Bill of Rights, the ALA Code of Ethics, freedom of information, confidentiality of library records and privacy issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow the responsibility and relationships among library departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice the basic principles of circulation, including interlibrary loan; current cataloging and classification systems; and acquisitions and collection development policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how libraries are governed and funded within their organizations or government structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealize the value of cooperation to enhance services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice quality customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate and promote the library's values and services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and respond to diversity in user needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHali Keeler, MLS, MA, is the author of the books Foundations of Library Public Services: An Introduction for Support Staff, Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield 2015; Working with Collections: An Introduction for Support Staff, Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield 2017; Communication and Teamwork: An Introduction for Support Staff (with Marie Shaw) Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield 2018; Supervision and Management: An Introduction for Support Staff (with Marie Shaw), Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield 2018; Library Technician Training programs: Library Mosaics Magazine January\/February 2005, and Ghosts of Groton Bank, History Press, 2016. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is the former Coordinator for the Library Technology Certificate Program at Three Rivers Community College (2003-2011) and has been an Adjunct Professor since 1998. She teaches courses in Public Services, Technical Services, and Management Strategies. In addition to library instruction, Ms. Keeler worked as a Children's Librarian and is the retired Executive Director of a public library. She has been a speaker and presenter at library conferences and workshops and has served in leadership roles on library boards and committees at the state and local levels.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51788636094752,"sku":"9781538135662","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f200116f9b39917776d88f7de3f9c81.webp?v=1780656667","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/foundations-of-library-services-an-introduction-for-support-staff-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}