Public Library Quarterly

Public Library Quarterly addresses the major administrative and service challenges and opportunities that face public libraries around the globe, providing insight and assistance to all public librarians, trustees, and Friends. Every issue contains informative articles written by leading professionals covering issues of interest to those in public library work. This essential resource also provides surveys that can be developed and used as national benchmarks for such administrative concerns as salaries, usage standards, and budget breakdowns, making this journal a valued tool at budget and review time. Public Library Quarterly is the guide you need for every aspect of library organization and management. The journal explores beyond collections and equipment to make your library not only more functional, cost-efficient, and organized, but more appealing to the customers, the community, and the government officials who approve your annual operating budgets and your requests for capital funds. From facility planning and design to book sales and information services, this journal will aid and assist the entire staff as they work for a better library.