Children & libraries : getting it right / Virginia A. Walter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walter, Virginia A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children's librarians--United States.

Children's librarians.

Children's libraries--United States.

Children's libraries.

Public libraries--United States.

Public libraries.

Young adult services librarians--United States.

Young adult services librarians.

Young adults' libraries--United States.

Young adults' libraries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Children and libraries

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

While "getting it right" for kids in libraries can be a challenge—as rapid technology changes impact both library services and the needs and expectations of children—it is a goal that warrants serious attention. This visionary book by respected children's library specialist and advocate Virginia Walter is a call to action for libraries...to consider children as vital participants in the community, as well as serious readers and technology users. Children & Libraries: Getting it Right helps you to create a new vision statement, articulate heartfelt goals, and create glorious kid spaces in the l

Contents:

Introduction; Where We Came From; Where We Are Today; Warning Signs; The Changing Lives of Children; Emerging Trends in Library Services for Children; Future Libraries and Future Kids; Getting It Right; Afterword; Appendix; References; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9943-3

OCLC:

476043767