Die moderne Bibliothek

This new textbook of library administration provides an overview of all important aspects of the library business with emphasis on the demands made on the modern library: The central issue is library management, with other aspects covered including acquisition, cataloguing, lending and maintenance of the holdings, and public relations. It also contains chapters on training and further education, laws and regulations, electronic media and EDP. An index of topics and names completes the book. With contributions written by acknowledged specialists, this compendium is written primarily for students and professional librarians but is also a helpful reference work to many from other professional backgrounds.