Community Library Programs That Work : Building Youth and Family Literacy

Beth Christina Maddigan

ISBN 10: 1610692632 / ISBN 13: 9781610692632

Published by Libraries Unlimited, 2013

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries.Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Community Library Programs That Work : Building Youth and Family Literacy
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1610692632
• ISBN 13: 9781610692632
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 216H x 13D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 216 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 591 grams

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Synopsis

A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries.

Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

About the Author

Beth Maddigan, MLIS, is education librarian at Memorial University Libraries of Newfoundland, Canada.

Susan Bloos, MLIS, is manager of the Forest Heights Community Library in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.