{"product_id":"the-public-library-david-mcmenemy-9781783306053","title":"The Public Library: Second Edition","description":"Public libraries are facing new challenges in the early 21st century, leading to unique solutions to allow them to survive and continue as a public service. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Public Library\u003c\/b\u003e tells the story of the sector and explores its current position in society. Since the publication of the first edition, libraries have seen a reevaluation of service delivery models as part of a period of austerity that has changed the position of the service in public life. This second edition is fully updated to reflect this and other significant developments in the sector, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e discussion of emerging delivery models that focus on community-led solutions such as volunteering; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e managing technology and digital advances such as Internet access and privacy; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e findings from a major new UK-based research project of the impact of COVID-19 on public libraries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e As a unique analysis of the concept of public library purpose in the UK, this book will be essential reading for anyone advocating for the service and its value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McMenemy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178330605X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783306053\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Facet Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"David McMenemy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44756610318591,"sku":"9781783306053","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1780fbc8-ce93-461c-979c-c825730af098.jpg?v=1706593412","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-public-library-david-mcmenemy-9781783306053","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}