In Our Information Society, Why Isn't the Public Library the Most Important Building in Our Community?

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Main Author: Lesko, Matthew
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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contents In Our Information Society, Why Isn't the Public Library the Most Important Building in Our Community? Lesko, Matthew Community Information Services Government Publications Information Needs Information Sources Library Role Library Services Public Libraries Reference Services User Needs (Information) Public libraries do not always meet community information needs because librarians are trained to answer questions through books when often the best information in an area is from alternative sources. The government provides free information on investments, jobs, health, and legal problems; experts and clearinghouses are other good information sources. Communication skills and marketing information are also crucial. (MES)
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spellingShingle In Our Information Society, Why Isn't the Public Library the Most Important Building in Our Community?
Lesko, Matthew
Community Information Services
Government Publications
Information Needs
Information Sources
Library Role
Library Services
Public Libraries
Reference Services
User Needs (Information)
In Our Information Society, Why Isn't the Public Library the Most Important Building in Our Community? Lesko, Matthew Community Information Services Government Publications Information Needs Information Sources Library Role Library Services Public Libraries Reference Services User Needs (Information) Public libraries do not always meet community information needs because librarians are trained to answer questions through books when often the best information in an area is from alternative sources. The government provides free information on investments, jobs, health, and legal problems; experts and clearinghouses are other good information sources. Communication skills and marketing information are also crucial. (MES)
title In Our Information Society, Why Isn't the Public Library the Most Important Building in Our Community?
topic Community Information Services
Government Publications
Information Needs
Information Sources
Library Role
Library Services
Public Libraries
Reference Services
User Needs (Information)
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ446131