An estimated 13 million people in the U.S. are not served by a public library. ""The Public Library Start-Up Guide"" provides a framework for success - from looking at the big strategic picture to picking the furniture.

With savvy guidance on all aspects of providing public library service, this is the comprehensive one-stop resource for planning and starting a new library. Community leaders, Friends of Libraries, trustees, policy makers, and municipal officials as well as librarians will find a friendly, accessible, and concise guide to help them get the job done.