TABLE OF CONTENTS: 
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Children's Service and the Mission of the Library
Chapter 1: Where We Fit In
Chapter 2: Principles of Children's Librarianship: What Children's Librarians 
Believe. 	
Chapter 3: Who Do Children's Librarians Serve?
Part 2: The Collection 
Chapter 4: Purposes and Components
Chapter 5: Selection and Acquisition
Chapter 6: Cataloging and Organization
Chapter 7: Evaluation and Deselection/Weeding
Part 3: Services
Chapter 8: After School Services
Chapter 9: Reference 
Chapter 10: Reader's Advisory 
Chapter 11: The Internet 
Part 4: Programming
Chapter 12: Story Hours
Chapter 13: Book Discussion Groups
Chapter 14: Book Talking
Chapter 15: Entertainment and Enrichment Programs
Chapter 16: Summer Reading Programs
Chapter 17: Family Programs and Family Literacy
Part 5: Management, Administration, and Leadership 
Chapter 18: Budget and Finance
Chapter 19: Planning
Chapter 20: Policy and Procedures	
Chapter 21: Public Relations, Promotion, and Marketing
Chapter 22: Professional Development
Conclusion
Appendix A: Competencies For Librarians Serving Children In Public Libraries
Appendix B: Library Bill of Rights
Appendix C: Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
Bibliography
Author Biographical Note