Running Summer Library Reading Programs: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians) - Softcover

Fiore, Carole D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555703127 ISBN 13: 9781555703127

Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub, 1998

Synopsis

Gives a history of reading programs, includes sample programs, and offers information on forming committees, winning over corporate sponsors, and ordering materials

About this title

From Library Journal

Public libraries have long been providers of summer programs for youth. In fact, the summer reading program often goes beyond reading activities and can provide a means to enhance reading retention during the summer months. Fiore, who directs the Florida Library Youth Program for the State Library of Florida, has produced a manual that addresses all levels of summer programming for children. Beginning with an introduction of a summer library reading program, and moving through the basics of getting started and organization, this book covers a lot of ground. It discusses where and how to begin a program; selecting a theme, whether they be statewide programs or commercially produced themes; community partnerships; publicity; promotion; and evaluation of the program. There are also sample programs of various types and formats and information on providing service to special-needs children. A nice addition is a listing of summer library themes by state since 1990, with contact addresses so readers can request materials through state agencies or interlibrary loan. Good bibliographies as well as sample letters, press releases, questionnaires, public service announcements, and reading logs are helpful tools. Novice librarians will find this volume useful, while the more experienced may gain new perspectives on tried-and-true ideas.?Ru Story-Huffman, Hagan Memorial Lib., Cumberland Coll., Williamsburg, KY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

This practical guide to planning and running a summer reading program starts with the basicsAthe advantages and disadvantages of such programs, who they are aimed at, and who they benefit. There are sections on promotion, incentives and prizes, recruiting and training volunteers, sample activities, evaluations, and even accommodating children with physical and learning disabilities. The one drawback to the book is the appendix, which lists summer library program themes by state, but does not describe them. Still, this is a great title for novice librarians, and for experienced practitioners who feel they're in a rut and need a creative spark.
Marlyn K. Roberts, Codman Square Library, Dorchester, MA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1555703127
• ISBN 13: 9781555703127
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 158