| ISBN13: | 9781538176849 |
| ISBN10: | 153817684X |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| No. of pages: | 180 pages |
| Size: | 227x152x17 mm |
| Weight: | 281 g |
| Language: | English |
| 673 |
Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children
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This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today?s librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian.
Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today?s librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian.
Chapter coverage includes:
- The Value of Library Services to Children
- Program Evaluation: Planning for Desired Results
- Children?s Programming
- Services and Resources for Children
- The Library as a Safe Space for All
- Administration of Children?s Services
- Looking Ahead: What?s Next in Library Services for Children?
An Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools.
Special topics include issues of censorship attempts, the importance of providing library services to a diverse population, and the need to examine evaluative techniques for program offerings.
Each chapter in this text includes multiple opportunities for learning and reflection as well as case-based learning that facilitates problem-solving and experiential learning opportunities.
