Managing Children's Services in Libraries
Providing guidelines for designing collections and services that best serve 21st-century needs in school and public libraries, this book helps librarians to understand today's children and the ways they interact with information and recreational materials.

Managing Children's Services in Libraries, Fourth Edition is designed to give students and new library workers the skills they need to succeed as well as get experienced librarians up to speed on the new developments in technology, publishing, and education. The book takes a broad view of all aspects of library work with children, addressing the dramatic and ongoing changes in school and pubic libraries.

This latest edition of a popular, proven resource focuses on practical ways to organize library services to children and the adults who care for them, and on expanding services from the building level to the greater community. Sections focus specifically on collections, planning services, managing personnel and budgets, and working with other community agencies. The book is written to serve as a textbook for courses in services to children and young adults, and is appropriate for short workshops and in-service training for library staff. Administrators and department heads will find it a useful tool for designing and updating library services.

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Managing Children's Services in Libraries
Providing guidelines for designing collections and services that best serve 21st-century needs in school and public libraries, this book helps librarians to understand today's children and the ways they interact with information and recreational materials.

Managing Children's Services in Libraries, Fourth Edition is designed to give students and new library workers the skills they need to succeed as well as get experienced librarians up to speed on the new developments in technology, publishing, and education. The book takes a broad view of all aspects of library work with children, addressing the dramatic and ongoing changes in school and pubic libraries.

This latest edition of a popular, proven resource focuses on practical ways to organize library services to children and the adults who care for them, and on expanding services from the building level to the greater community. Sections focus specifically on collections, planning services, managing personnel and budgets, and working with other community agencies. The book is written to serve as a textbook for courses in services to children and young adults, and is appropriate for short workshops and in-service training for library staff. Administrators and department heads will find it a useful tool for designing and updating library services.

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Providing guidelines for designing collections and services that best serve 21st-century needs in school and public libraries, this book helps librarians to understand today's children and the ways they interact with information and recreational materials.

Managing Children's Services in Libraries, Fourth Edition is designed to give students and new library workers the skills they need to succeed as well as get experienced librarians up to speed on the new developments in technology, publishing, and education. The book takes a broad view of all aspects of library work with children, addressing the dramatic and ongoing changes in school and pubic libraries.

This latest edition of a popular, proven resource focuses on practical ways to organize library services to children and the adults who care for them, and on expanding services from the building level to the greater community. Sections focus specifically on collections, planning services, managing personnel and budgets, and working with other community agencies. The book is written to serve as a textbook for courses in services to children and young adults, and is appropriate for short workshops and in-service training for library staff. Administrators and department heads will find it a useful tool for designing and updating library services.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610691000
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 12/10/2012
Pages: 225
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

ADELE M. FASICK is Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Table of Contents

List of Figures xiii

Section I The Library in Its Community: Challenges and Changes 1

Chapter 1 Why Do We Need Libraries for Children? 3

Purposes of Children's Libraries 3

Changing Priorities 4

Types of Children's Libraries 6

Public Libraries 6

School Libraries 6

Special Libraries 7

Planning Services for All Children 7

Preschool Children 8

School-Age Children 9

Transitional Users 9

Adults 10

Differences Unrelated to Age 11

Types of Services 12

Building Collections 13

Making the Collection Accessible 13

Delivering Information Services 14

Providing Educational and Recreational Programs 14

Outreach 14

Marketing Services 15

Evaluation and Accountability 15

Looking Forward 16

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Today's Children 19

Demographic Changes 19

Changing Educational Trends 20

Homeschooling 20

Online Schools and Classes 20

High Stakes Testing 21

e-textbooks 21

Changing Uses of Media and Technology 22

Changes in Reading Formats 23

Schools 23

Public Libraries 24

Changes in Information Seeking 24

Digital Resources 24

Group Searching 25

Changes in Employment Outlook 25

Section II Planning Services: Challenges and Changes 29

Chapter 3 Strategic Planning 31

Mission Statements for Strategic Planning 31

Public Library Mission Statements 31

School Library Mission Statements 32

Children's Libraries in Other Settings 33

Moving from Mission to Departmental Goals 33

Environmental Scan 34

Strategy Formulation through Objectives 35

Hallmarks of Useful Objectives, Activity Statements, and Indicators 36

Collaborative Planning 37

Working with Objectives 38

Visualizing the Strategic Planning Process 39

Chapter 4 Evaluation 41

Evaluating Achievement 41

Outcome Evaluation 41

Knowing Where You Stand-Routine Collection of Data about Services 42

Evaluating Specific Programs or Activities 44

Statistical Evaluation 45

Qualitative Evaluation 45

Using the Results of Evaluation 45

Causes of Failure to Meet Objectives 46

Reporting Evaluation Results 47

What Is an Annual Report? 47

Who Prepares the Annual Report and When? 48

Preparing the Annual Report 49

Audiences for Annual Report 49

Theme of the Report 49

Telling the Story with Graphics 50

Pictures 50

Use Several Different Channels 51

Chapter 5 Budgeting and Fundraising 53

Preparing the Budget 54

Staff Time 58

Adding New Programs and Services 58

Managing the Budget 59

Accountability 59

Fundraising 60

Friends/Parent Support 61

Foundations 62

Corporate Support 63

Grant Support 64

Locating Grant Opportunities 64

Chapter 6 Facilities and Space Planning 69

Maintaining Library Space 69

Day-to-Day Issues 70

Looking Good 70

Adult Friendly 71

Changing Spaces 71

Planning Interiors 72

Housing the Collection 74

Furnishings 74

Infrastructure 75

Planning for Technology 75

Other Considerations 75

New Libraries 76

Evaluating Space 77

Section III Developing and Managing Collections: Challenges and Changes 79

Chapter 7 Collection Development in a Multimedia World 81

Changing Nature of Library Collections 81

Selection of Print Materials 84

Selection of Digital Materials 84

Sharing Resources 86

Weeding the Collection 86

Selection Policies 88

Keeping Up with Changing Needs 89

Chapter 8 Acquisition, Automated Systems, and Access 93

Materials Acquisition 94

Automated Systems 96

Cataloging and Classification 96

Changes in Automated Systems 99

Circulation 100

Access 100

Shelving Materials 101

Marketing the Collection 102

Promoting Electronic Media 103

Chapter 9 Intellectual Freedom and Privacy 105

Issues in Intellectual Freedom 105

Specific Issues with Digital Resources 108

Basic Steps for Preserving Intellectual Freedom in Youth Services 110

Step One: Know the Documents Supported by the American Library Association 110

Step Two: Have a Selection Policy in Place 114

Step Three: Be Prepared to Deal with Challenges 114

Children's Right to Privacy in Public and School Libraries 116

Basic Steps for Preserving the Privacy of Library Users 117

Step One: Develop a Privacy Policy 117

Step Two: Review Your Privacy Practices 118

Step Three: Protecting Children from Social Media Misuse 118

Talking Points for Explaining Library Policy 120

Section IV Managing Services: Challenges and Changes 121

Chapter 10 Programs and Services for Children 123

Reading Enhancement Programs 123

Steps in Planning a Storytime 124

Making Preschool Programs Available to Offsite Children 125

Reading Development Programs for School-Age Children 126

Helping Children Find Information 126

Information Services in Libraries 127

Alternative Delivery Programs 128

Homework Help 129

Enrichment Programs for Children 129

Programs to Increase Library Visibility 130

Preparing for an Event 131

Attracting a Large Audience 131

Planning an Author Visit 132

Other Programs to Increase Library Visibility 133

Chapter 11 Outreach and Cooperative Programs 135

School and Public Library Cooperation 135

Resource Sharing 137

Communication 137

School Programs and Services 139

Sharing Space 141

Working with Child-Serving Agencies 142

Public Library Outreach 143

Outreach to Daycare 144

Chapter 12 Marketing and Maintaining a Public Profile 147

Branding 148

Developing a Marketing Plan 149

Public Relations 150

Quality Library Services 151

Meeting the Public 152

Handouts: Flyers, Posters, Bookmarks, and Brochures 153

Electronic Media Promotion Services 153

News Releases 155

Public Service Announcements 156

Media Interviews 156

Paid Advertising 158

Evaluating Marketing and Public Relations 159

Section V Creating a Productive Work Environment: Challenges and Changes 161

Chapter 13 Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers 163

Staffing Plan 163

Process of Hiring 165

Interviewing 166

Orientation of New Staff 168

Staff Retention 169

Ongoing Staff Training 169

Rewarding Staff Achievement 171

Handling Potential Conflict Situations 172

Conflict about Work Habits 172

Dealing with Grievances 173

Performance Appraisal 175

Using Volunteers 176

Chapter 14 Leadership and Staff Communications 181

Working with Other Departments 181

Creating an Effective Departmental Team 184

Balancing Communication Channels 185

Face-to-Face Communication 185

Telephone Calls 185

Texting 186

Electronic Mail 186

Put It in Print 187

Occasions for Sending Memos 187

Letters 188

Reaching the Entire Department 189

Sharing Ideas with Other Youth Librarians 190

Networking within a System or Region 190

Broadening Your Network 191

Choosing a Professional Association 192

Attending Conferences 193

Section VI Looking toward the Future: Challenge and Change 197

Chapter 15 Changing Media-Changing Services 199

Transliteracy 199

Merging Media Platforms 200

Encouraging Interactivity in the Library 200

Inclusive Services for All Media for All Patrons 201

Changing World of Publishing 201

Acquiring and Providing Digital Materials 202

Maintaining an Atmosphere that Welcomes Change 203

Encourage New Ideas and Suggestions 204

Allow Experimentation 204

Allow Criticism of Imposed Change 205

Don't Stop Talking 205

References and Additional Resources 207

Index 215

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