Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children

By: Lisa Houde

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Hardcover | 23 August 2024

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200 Pages

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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.

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