Background
Hafner, Arthur Wayne was born on June 1, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Elmer and Dora Henrietta (Alfeld) Hafner.
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The free exchange of ideas is central to any democracy, and libraries are central to the free exchange of ideas. Hafner examines many of the issues at the heart of the library's role in a democratic society and demonstrates the practical importance of the library's democratic mission. In order to make informed decisions about acquisitions, librarians must be familiar with the legal and intellectual debates surrounding controversial material. The opening chapters of the volume provide an historical and theoretical context for the democratic role of the library by discussing issues related to canonicity. Later chapters discuss legal issues related to the library as a forum for free expression, the Richard R. Kreimer case, and the confidentiality of library records. Chapter authors thoroughly discuss issues that impact the daily functioning of the library. Their backgrounds in library and political science, law, management, sociology, and literary studies bring a fresh perspective to these controversial and hotly debated issues. The book will be of special interest to all practicing librarians, library trustees and administators, and to library science students.
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(This updated and expanded edition is a practical handbook...)
This updated and expanded edition is a practical handbook for librarians working in all types and sizes of libraries. It helps practitioners develop and manipulate descriptive statistical information to evaluate library services, track and control limited resources, and analyse data to support overall library goals. As a statistics guide for all kinds of libraries, the book features an increased number, type and variety of statistical examples based on actual situations, making it all the more essential for librarians faced with monthly or year-end reports and evaluation summaries. For students, new problem exercises are structured around these relevant examples, and step-by-step solutions to each problem are given in the appendix. An added feature is a new section on available statistical software packages that minimize calculations and save users valuable time. With its real-life library applications, practical examples and exercise, and new learning objectives and key terms, this edition should meet the needs of library science students. Practical examples and explanations help professional practitioners proceed through data analysis with confidence.
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information scientist author academic librarian
Hafner, Arthur Wayne was born on June 1, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Elmer and Dora Henrietta (Alfeld) Hafner.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Purdue University, 1965. Master of Science in Mathematics, University Minnesota-Minneapolis, 1969. Master of Arts in Library Science, University Minnesota-Minneapolis, 1970.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Min.-Minneapolis, 1974. Master of Business Administration, Seton Hall, 2001.
Business researcher Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, 1967-1968. Instructor mathematics Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin, 1968-1969. Chief medical Librarian Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis, 1970-1971.
Director health science library and clinical associate professor University Minnesota, Duluth, 1971-1980. Director library services, associate professor library science Chicago College Osteopathic Medicine, 1980-1982. Director div library and information management American Medical Association, Chicago, 1982-1993.
Chief library, professor College of Staten Island/CUNY, 1994—1997, professor and dean of libraries, 1997—2002, Seton Hall. Dean university libraries Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 2002. Consultant and lecturer in field.
Adjunct clinical associate professor University Minnesota School Medicine, Duluth, 1985-1993. Adjunct professor Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois, 1988-1993.
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Faculty trainer Minnesota chapter American Heart Association, Minneapolis, 1974-1980. Instructor, teacher Northland chapter American Red Cross, 1973-1980. Patrolman St. Louis County Sheriff's Volunteer Rescue Squad, Duluth, 1972-1980.
Senior Fellow ASia Center, Seton Hall University, member American Association Medical Society Executives, American Library Association, Medical Library Association, Minnesota Council Health Science Libraries (chairman 1979-1980), Health Science Librarians of Illinois, Chicago Society Association Executives, Illinois Library Association, Academy of Health Information Professionals, (distinguished member), American Medical Association (associate member), Academic Libraries Indiana (board directors since 2004, president since 2009), Friends of Alexander M. Bracken Library. (president board governors) Digital Policy Institute, Ball State University, Beta Phi Mu, Lodges: Masons (32 degree).
Married Ruth Theresa Austin, June 18, 1967. Children: Tamar Gisela, Zachary Paul, Ethan Daniel, Jeremy Micah.