Public Libraries In The United States Of America Their History Condition And Management

This report, issued by the United States Office of Education, provides an overview of the history, condition, and management of public libraries in the United States. It covers topics such as library funding, building design, staffing, and collection development. The report includes case studies of successful library systems and recommendations for improving public library service. 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 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. 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.