PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: The Thriving Library: Successful Strategies for Challenging Times

Author: Marylaine Block

Summary:

Block, author of the website Neat New Stuff I Found on the Net, explores strategies and programs which help libraries thrive in trying economic times. Chapters are broken into service areas and tasks such as children, teens, marketing, outreach and community involvement. Case studies are used to highlight points about each topic. A useful guide for any library serving the public today.