Martha Seif Simpson, Lucretia I. Duwel

Bringing Classes into the Public Library

A Handbook for Librarians

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This handbook articulates the reasons and defines a strategy for promoting a program of class visits to the public library, and provides detailed instructions and easily adaptable templates to assist librarians in initiating an organized program of class visits.

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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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9780786428069
• ISBN-10: 0786428066
• Artikelnr.: 22288330

Autorenporträt

Martha Seif Simpson is head of children's services at Stratford Library Association in Stratford, Connecticut.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Introduction     
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