The Children's Library a Practical Manual for Public, School, and Home Libraries (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sayers, W. C. Berwick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331210526 ISBN 13: 9781331210528

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Build and run thriving children's libraries with a trusted, practical guide.

This practical manual, The Children's Library, offers authoritative guidance for public, school, and home libraries that serve young readers. It covers the core skills, routines, and policies librarians need to create welcoming spaces, selection practices, and effective programs for children.

The book frames the librarian’s work as both a profession and a mission. It discusses certificates, professional associations, and the balance of care, business sense, and impartiality essential to guiding young minds. Readers will find concrete advice on organizing collections, planning spaces, and coordinating with schools to support learning and literacy.

• How to plan and stock a children’s room that invites curiosity and supports reading growth
• Practical steps for cataloguing, lending, and keeping reliable records
• Tips on managing staff, schedules, and school collaborations with clear budgets and procedures
• Ideas for engaging children through reading circles, lectures, and responsible display practices

Ideal for librarians-in-training, school librarians, and teachers who oversee or collaborate with children’s libraries, this edition helps you build strong programs that endure beyond the daily routine. It’s a solid reference for those who care about children’s access to great books and meaningful library experiences.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1331210526
• ISBN 13: 9781331210528
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 236
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