{"product_id":"9781538176849-foundations-of-library-services-and-programming-for-children","title":"Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Library Services and Programming for Children\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter coverage includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Value of Library Services to ChildrenProgram Evaluation: Planning for Desired ResultsChildren’s ProgrammingServices and Resources for ChildrenThe Library as a Safe Space for AllAdministration of Children’s ServicesLooking Ahead: What’s Next in Library Services for Children?\u003cbr\u003eAn Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57409008730486,"sku":"9781538176849","price":30.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36413295.jpg?v=1772697712","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781538176849-foundations-of-library-services-and-programming-for-children","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}