9781025795539 - The Library and Its Workers von Bostwick, Arthur E; McNiece, Jessie Sargent (2 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Library and Its Workers' is an insightful exploration into the human infrastructure of the library system during a transformative era in American librarianship. Compiled by Arthur E. Bostwick and Jessie Sargent McNiece, this work examines the essential roles, qualifications, and organizational structures necessary for the effective management of library staff. Through a series of curated papers and professional observations, the text delves into the multifaceted responsibilities of library employees, from administrative leaders to specialized assistants.The volume covers critical aspects of the profession, including recruitment strategies, professional education, working conditions, and the ethical standards expected of those in the field. By focusing on the human element of the library, the authors provide a detailed look at how staffing policies influence the quality of public service and the overall efficiency of the institution. This collection serves as a significant historical record of the evolution of library science as a professional discipline. It is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of information science, professional development, and the administrative challenges of managing knowledge-based institutions in the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.