02123cam a22003133u 4500 15327 UtSlPG 20260610133347.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03032388 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Dana, John Cotton, 1856-1929 A Library Primer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-11 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Katherine Delany and the Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreading Team "A Library Primer" by John Cotton Dana is a practical guide on library management written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an introduction to the establishment and operation of small public libraries, offering insights into organization, policy, and the essential role of libraries within communities. It covers a wide array of topics, aimed at empowering librarians and community members to create effective library spaces that serve the public's needs. The opening of the primer sets the stage for an exploration of the legal and organizational foundations required to establish a public library. Dana begins by emphasizing the necessity of understanding local library laws and statutes for funding and support through taxation. He encourages starting small, prioritizing community needs, and learning from existing libraries. The introduction underscores the library's vital functions, such as offering educational resources, promoting cultural enrichment, and providing recreational reading to the public while also establishing a collaborative environment among librarians to continually improve library services. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Library science https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15327 56715 56715