ref markup and linking ← Older revision Revision as of 20:10, 27 March 2008 Line 38: Line 38: Basic categories of workplace settings for librarians are routinely classified around the world as: public, academic, school, and special. Some librarians will start and operate their own business. They often call themselves [[information broker]]s, research specialists, [[knowledge management]], [[competitive intelligence]] or independent information professionals. Below are the basic differences between the types of libraries. Basic categories of workplace settings for librarians are routinely classified around the world as: public, academic, school, and special. Some librarians will start and operate their own business. They often call themselves [[information broker]]s, research specialists, [[knowledge management]], [[competitive intelligence]] or independent information professionals. Below are the basic differences between the types of libraries. -[[Public library]]: These institutions are created through legislation within the jurisdiction they serve. Accordingly, they are given certain benefits, such as taxpayer funding, but must adhere to service standards and meet a wide group of client needs. They are usually overseen by a board of directors or library commission from the community. Mission statements, service and collection policies are the fundamental administrative features of public libraries. Occasionally private lending libraries serve the public in the manner of public libraries. In the United States, public librarians and public libraries are represented by the [http://www.pla.org/ala/pla/pla.htm Public Library Association]. +[[Public library]]: These institutions are created through legislation within the jurisdiction they serve. …

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