Public Services Section

It is the purpose of the Public Services Section to promote and improve library functions that involve direct contact between the library and the library user. The Section seeks to stimulate and support high standards of service and sensitivity to the viewpoint of their users in all types of libraries. In fulfilling its purpose the Section accepts the responsibility of promoting communication and an active exchange of ideas among its membership. Specifically, it regularly provides programs of continuing education and encourages the creation and dissemination of publications relating to the professional interests of its members. The Section also endeavors to define and advance the concepts of interlibrary and interlibrary cooperation.