Designing Library Space for Children
Designing Library Space for Children

Author: Ingrid Bon

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-12-23

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 3110232170

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In recent years the library community has seen a renewed interest in library architecture and design. This is due to the change of focus from content and collection development to how libraries engage with their users in a digital age. This means that librarians, architects, politicians and patrons must develop new visions, concepts and ideas for the design and building of libraries. This book brings together a number of articles based on presentations from the IFLA World Congress 2009: historical view of the development of children's libraries over the last century, a look at how children use new media, libraries of the future, innovative design projects for children's libraries from around the world. current theme historical view and new projects

Children & Libraries
Children & Libraries

Author: Virginia A. Walter

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780838907955

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A call to action for libraries serving children. Honouring the accomplishments of children's services pioneers of the past, Virginia Walter evaluates the current situation and envisions futures where children, technology and libraries intersect.

Library Service to Children
Library Service to Children

Author: Phyllis Van Orden

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780810851696

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"This revised edition features policy statements, reports, and research studies not readily identified in any one source and serves to update coverage of the print materials listed in Library Service to Children: A Guide to the Research, Planning, and Policy Literature (1992). All electronic sources are new, and the coverage of biographical literature and materials about the history of children's services and children's librarianship has been expanded."--BOOK JACKET.

Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places
Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places

Author: Sandra Feinberg

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2010-06-18

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0838910203

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Providing tips, suggestions, and guidelines on the critical issues that surround designing spaces for children and teens, this how-to book will help you create a space that they will never want to leave. This must-have guide includes How to select an architect or design professional The importance of including YA librarians in the design and implementation Information on how children and teens view and use space 20 color photos of example spaces Whether your space is large or small, in a library or public place, this resource will give you creative and practical ideas for using the space to its full potential!

A Manual of Children's Libraries
A Manual of Children's Libraries

Author: W.C. Berwick Sayers

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2021-12-14

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1000506932

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This book, first published in 1932, is a guide to the details required of a successful children’s library, not just the books and catalogue, but also the different staffing needs of a collection aimed purely at children.

Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children
Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children

Author: Lisa Houde

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1538176858

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Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today’s librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian. Chapter coverage includes: The Value of Library Services to Children Program Evaluation: Planning for Desired Results Children’s Programming Services and Resources for Children The Library as a Safe Space for All Administration of Children’s Services Looking Ahead: What’s Next in Library Services for Children? An Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools. Special topics include issues of censorship attempts, the importance of providing library services to a diverse population, and the need to examine evaluative techniques for program offerings. Each chapter in this text includes multiple opportunities for learning and reflection as well as case-based learning that facilitates problem-solving and experiential learning opportunities.