The Public Library

David McMenemy

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978-1-85604-616-9
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Facet Publishing, UK
Pages
192
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6"
Height
9"

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This book will interest students, researchers and information professionals curious about the role and services of the modern UK library. It includes the history and evolution of libraries from street-corner universities to state-of-the-art information centers. If you've ever wondered how libraries function across the Atlantic, make sure to add this great resource to your collection.

David McMenemy

David McMenemy is a Senior Lecturer in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow. Previously, he was lecturer in the department of computer and information sciences at the University of Strathclyde and before this, worked in the public library sector for over 12 years. David was Principal Investigator on the AHRC-funded project, 'Downloading a new normal: Privacy, exclusion, and information behaviour in public library digital services use during COVID', which runs from December 2020 to February 2022. He is author of over 80 research outputs (including five books), the vast majority related to public libraries, and information ethics.

"...provides a clear overview of the main issues relating to public libraries and would provide a valuable introduction for those with little previous knowledge of the sector."
— New Library World