Managing Children's Services in Libraries
Brand: Libraries Unlimited
Categories: Books, Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences



Dimensions: 7 x 0.55 x 10 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1610691008
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Print length: 225 pages
Publication date: December 10, 2012
ISBN-13: 978-1610691000
Edition: 4th
subtitle: 4th Edition
author: Visit Amazon's Adele M. Fasick Page search results Adele M. Fasick Leslie Edmonds Holt
review: Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the fast-paced changes that have occurred in children's services since the last one was published five years ago. The authors identify the challenges and changes that have occurred in each of the six different sections and include school and special libraries as well as public libraries. All of the topics one might expect to find are covered: collection development, budgeting, facilities and space planning, outreach, marketing, and intellectual freedom. But they have all been updated to include either the new developments in technology or the fiscal realities of the day. This edition expands on some topics such as strategic planning and evaluation of services and includes a new section on getting to know today's children by describing their changing habits in information-seeking and reading. It gives a more outward view to the community, and not just managing services at the building level. The book includes lists of expanded reading at the end of each chapter. It is designed to serve as a textbook for courses in library services to children or for new librarians needing a guide to their current positions.-Renee McGrath, Nassau Library System, NYα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review "Administrators, department heads, and professional development coordinators will find this book to be a useful teaching tool for designing and updating library services." ― Library Media Connection "Though it covers numerous topics related to children's services, it does so effectively and concisely, making this an excellent resource for any library that serves children. It could help a library prepare to offer children's services to get the ball rolling, but could also help libraries with these services to maintain and expand them. This title could also appear on the list of textbooks for classes discussing children's services. Whether for a small library or part of a larger library system, this is a must-have resource." ― VOYA About the Author Adele M. Fasick , PhD, specializes in public library service to children and young adults. Leslie Edmonds Holt , PhD, consults with libraries, schools, and child-serving agencies. Read more