Managing Children's Services in Libraries: : Adele M. Fasick: Libraries Unlimited

Managing Children's Services in Libraries

Description

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.

Contents

List of Figures

Section I: The Library in its Community: Challenges and Changes

Chapter 1: Why Do We Need Libraries for Children?
Purposes of Children's Libraries
Changing Priorities
Types of Children's Libraries
Public libraries
School libraries
Special libraries
Planning Services for All Children
Preschool Children
School Age Children
Transitional Users
Adults
Differences Unrelated to Age
Types of Services
Building Collections
Making the Collection Accessible
Delivering Information Services
Providing Educational and Recreational Programs
Outreach
Marketing Services
Evaluation and Accountability
Looking Forward

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Today's Children
Demographic Changes
Changing Educational Trends
Homeschooling
Online Schools and Classes
High Stakes Testing
E-Textbooks
Changing Uses of Media and Technology
Changes in Reading Formats
Schools
Public Libraries
Changes in Information Seeking
Digital Resources
Group Searching
Changes in Employment Outlook

Section II: Planning Services: Challenges and Changes

Chapter 3: Strategic Planning
Mission Statements for Strategic Planning
Public Library Mission Statements
School Library Mission Statements
Children's Libraries in Other Settings
Moving from Mission to Departmental Goals
Environmental Scan
Strategy Formulation through Objectives
Hallmarks of Useful Objectives, Activity Statements and Indicators
Collaborative Planning
Visualizing the Strategic Planning Process

Chapter 4: Evaluation
Evaluating Achievement
Knowing Where You Stand—Routine Collection of Data about Services
Evaluating Specific Programs or Activities
Using the Results of Evaluation
Causes of Failure to Meet Objectives
Reporting Evaluation Results
What Is an Annual Report?
Who Prepares the Annual Report and When?
Preparing the Annual Report
Audiences for Annual Report
Theme of the Report
Telling the Story with Graphics
Pictures
Using Several Different Channels

Chapter 5: Budgeting and Fundraising
Preparing the Budget
Staff Time
Adding New Programs and Services
Managing the Budget
Accountability
Fundraising
Friends/Parent Support
Foundations
Corporate Support
Grant Support

Chapter 6: Facilities and Space Planning
Maintaining Library Space
Day-To-Day Issues
Looking Good
Adult Friendly
Changing Spaces
Planning Interiors
Housing the Collections
Furnishings
Infrastructure
Planning for Technology
Other Considerations
New Libraries
Evaluating Space

Section III: Developing and Managing Collections: Challenges and Changes

Chapter 7: Collection Development in a Multimedia World
Changing Nature of Library Collections
Selection of Print Materials
Selection of Digital Materials
Sharing Resources
Weeding the Collection
Selection Policies
Keeping Up with Changing Needs

Chapter 8: Acquisition, Automated Systems and Access
Materials Acquisition
Automated Systems
Cataloging and Classification
Changes in Automated Systems
Circulation
Access
Shelving Materials
Marketing the Collection
Promoting Electronic Media

Chapter 9: Intellectual Freedom and Privacy Issues
Issues in Intellectual Freedom
Specific Issues with Digital Resources
Basic Steps for Preserving Intellectual Freedom in Youth Services
Step One: Know the Documents Supported by the American Library Association
Step Two: Have a Selection Policy in Place
Step Three: Be Prepared to Deal with Challenges
Children's Right to Privacy in Public and School Libraries
Basic Steps for Preserving the Privacy of Library Users
Step One: Develop a Privacy Policy
Step Two: Review Your Privacy Practices
Step Three: Protecting Kids from Social Media Misuse
Talking Points for Explaining Library Policy

Section IV: Managing Services: Challenges and Changes

Chapter 10: Programs and Services for Children
Reading Enhancement Programs
Steps in Planning a Storytime
Making Preschool Programs Available to Offsite Children
Reading Development Programs for School Age Children
Helping Children Find Information
Information Services in Libraries
Alternative Delivery Programs
Homework Help
Enrichment Programs for Children
Checklist for Planning Craft and Activity Programs
Programs to Increase Library Visibility
Preparing for an Event
Attracting a Large Audience
Planning an Author Visit
Other Programs to Increase Library Visibility

Chapter 11: Outreach and Cooperative Programs
School and Public Library Cooperation
Resource sharing
Communication
School Programs and Services
Sharing Space
Working with Child Serving Agencies
Public Library Outreach
Outreach to Day Care

Chapter 12: Marketing and Maintaining a Public Profile
Branding
Developing a Marketing Plan
Public Relations
Quality Library Services
Meeting the Public
Handouts: Flyers. Posters, Bookmarks and Brochures
Electronic Media Promotion Services
News Releases
Public Service Announcements
Media Interviews
Paid Advertising
Evaluating Marketing and Public Relations

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

Chapter 13: Recruiting and Retaining Staff and Volunteers
Staffing Plan
Process of Hiring
Interviewing
Orientation of New Staff
Staff Retention
Ongoing Staff Training
Rewarding Staff Achievement
Handling Potential Conflict Situations
Conflict about Work Habits
Dealing with Grievances
Performance Appraisal
Using Volunteers

Chapter 14: Leadership and Staff Communications
Working with Other Departments
Creating an Effective Departmental Team
Balancing Communication Channels
Face-to-face Communication
Telephone Calls
Texting
Electronic Mail
Put It in Print
Occasions for Sending Memos
Letters
Reaching the Entire Department
Sharing Ideas with Other Youth Librarians
Networking within a System or Region
Broadening Your Network
Attending Conferences

Section VI: Looking toward the Future: Challenge and Change

Chapter 15: Changing Media and Changing Services
Transliteracy
Merging Media Platforms
Encouraging Interactivity in the Library
Inclusive Services for All Media for All Patrons
Changing World of Publishing
Acquiring and Providing Digital Materials
Maintaining an Atmosphere that Welcomes Change
Encourage New Ideas and Suggestions
Allow Experimentation
Allow Criticism of Imposed Change
Don't Stop Talking

References and Additional Resources
Index

Product details

Published	Dec 10 2012
Format	Paperback
Edition	4th
Extent	240
ISBN	9781610691000
Imprint	Libraries Unlimited
Dimensions	10 x 7 inches
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

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.

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