The family-centered library handbook

Provides information on offering library services for families with young children.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Feinberg, Sandra, 1946-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, ©2007.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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 grow and learn
  • 6. Communicating effectively with parents
  • 7. Creating family spaces and places
  • 8. Programs for young children and parents
  • 9. Early childhood collections
  • 10. Toy collection
  • 11. Parents' collection
  • 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
  • A. Professional development tools
  • A-1. Self-study for children's librarians
  • A-2. Professional development resources
  • B. Program curricula
  • 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 curriculum
  • C. Surveys
  • C-1. Community diversity survey
  • C-2. PCHP-PACCT survey.