Family-Centered Library Handbook
by American Library Association
American Library Association, 2007
Paper: 978-1-55570-541-1
Library of Congress Classification Z711.92.F34F36 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification 27.6
TOC
List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Preparing for a Family Centered Library 1. Introducing Family Centered Services 2. Initiating Family Centered Libraries 3. Assessing Staff Competencies and Skills 4. Forming Coalitions and Collaborations 5. Understanding How Young Children Learn 6. Communicating Effectively with Parents Part II: Developing Services for Young Children and Parents 7. Creating Family Spaces and Places 8. Programs for Young Children and Parents 9. Early Childhood Collections 10. Toy Collection 11. Parents Collection Part III: Reaching Out to Special Audiences 12. Family Support Providers 13. Limited Literacy and Low-Income Families 14. Culturally Diverse Families 15. Teen Parent Families 16. Families and Children with Special Needs Part IV: Tools for Family Centered Libraries A: Professional Development Tools A-1: Self Study for Children?s Librarians A-2: Professional Development Resources B: Recommended Programs B-1: Off to a Good Start B-2: Circle Time B-3: Mother Goose Stories B-4: Toddler Tales B-5: Four and More C: Surveys C-1: Community Diversity Survey C-2: PCHP- PACCT Survey Index About the Authors
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