Bringing Classes into the Public Library

A Handbook for Librarians

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

With so much competing for the time of today's students, youth services librarians have an especially challenging job. How can they reach their target audience? One of the surest ways is the promotion--through the local school system--of a series of class visits to the public library. But where to begin? Choosing a grade level, contacting school officials and teachers, and planning age-appropriate programs are among the many steps that librarians must take--but may feel unprepared for.Encouraging the collaboration of professionals in public libraries and local schools, this comprehensive guide presents a detailed framework for a versatile program of class visits. Written by two public librarians with firsthand experience, it describes, in a step-by-step format, how to accomplish a structured series of class visits. The book addresses procedures, planning and implementation, and offers suggestions for both elementary and secondary school visits. Informational packets and other print materials are provided for each level. Possible challenges are discussed, with thoughts on their impact on the overall program and ways to find workable solutions. The appendices contains easily adaptable templates including sample schedules, letters to teachers and evaluation forms.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-04-04
Mått:178 x 254 x 9 mm
Vikt:331 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:183
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786428069

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Mer om författaren

Martha Seif Simpson is the former head of children’s services at Stratford Library Association in Stratford, Connecticut. She received the Faith Hektoen Award for Outstanding Program from the Connecticut Library Association and retired from the library after 28 years. Lucretia I. Duwel is the former head of teen services at the Stratford Library Association in Stratford, Connecticut and is a past co-chair of the regional YA Roundtable of the Connecticut Library Association. She is now retired and lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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“comprehensive...detailed suggestions...invaluable”—School Library Journal; “highly recommended”—VOYA.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. How to Get Started 2. Procedure for Elementary School Visits 3. Materials for Elementary School Visits 4. Procedure for Secondary School Visits 5. Variations of the Secondary School Visit 6. Materials for Secondary School Visits 7. Common Challenges 8. The Benefits of Class Visits Appendix A—Plans and Forms: Preparing for a Class Visit Program Appendix B—Web Sites Appendix C—Plans, Letters, and Forms: Elementary School Class Visits Appendix D—Elementary School Student Activity Sheets Appendix E—Plans, Letters, and Forms: Secondary School Class Visits Index