The family-centered library handbook

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

Other Authors: Feinberg, Sandra, 1946-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, ©2007.
Subjects:
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.