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Record Nr.

UNINA9910819319203321

Autore

Sullivan Michael <1967 Aug. 30->

Titolo

Fundamentals of children's services [[electronic resource] /] / Michael Sullivan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2005

ISBN

0-8389-9805-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (268 p.)

Collana

ALA fundamentals series

Disciplina

027.62/5/0973

Soggetti

Children's libraries - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-246) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Where we fit in -- Principles of children's librarianship -- Whom do children's librarians serve? -- Purposes and components -- Selection and acquisition -- Cataloging and organization -- Evaluation and deselection/weeding -- After-school services -- Reference -- Reader's advisory -- The Internet -- Story hours -- Book discussion groups -- Booktalking -- Entertainment and enrichment programs -- Summer reading programs -- Family programs and family literacy -- Budget and finance -- Planning -- Policy and procedures -- Public relations, promotion, and marketing -- Professional development.

Sommario/riassunto

Sullivan conducts a friendly tour in this comprehensive reference, covering both innovative and standard practices in children's services.