Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

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Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

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Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

by Beth Christina Maddigan, Susan C. Bloos
Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy: Building Youth and Family Literacy

by Beth Christina Maddigan, Susan C. Bloos

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Overview

Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610692649
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/20/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 215
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Beth Maddigan, MLIS, is education librarian at Memorial University Libraries of Newfoundland, Canada.

Susan Bloos, MLIS, is manager of the Forest Heights Community Library in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

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