Synopsis
Hints to Small Libraries (English Edition) by Mary Wright Plummer is a practical and enduring guide for anyone concerned with creating, organizing, and sustaining a small library. Written with clarity and purpose, this work addresses the everyday realities of limited budgets, modest spaces, and the need to make thoughtful choices that best serve a community of readers.
With an emphasis on sound library practice and efficient administration, Mary Wright Plummer offers grounded advice on building a useful collection, keeping records, arranging materials for easy access, and shaping policies that support both order and welcome. The book’s strength lies in its focused attention to what makes a small library succeed: sensible planning, consistent procedures, and a reader-centered approach to service.
Whether you are interested in the history of librarianship, involved in the stewardship of a local or organizational collection, or simply drawn to classic texts on public service and educational outreach, Hints to Small Libraries remains a valuable resource—clear, instructive, and dedicated to the idea that even the smallest library can be managed with professionalism and care.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Hints to small libraries by Mary Wright Plummer. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1911 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
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