What does it truly take to provide excellent library service to children? The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has outlined seven core competencies - skills that are building blocks for professional development for children's librarians. In this practical guide, three children's services experts bring these skills to life. Use this primer to develop and sharpen skills and access resources to improve professionalism and skills in: knowledge of the client group; administration and management; communication; materials and collection development; programming; and, advocacy, public relations, and networking.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
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978-0-8389-0922-5 (9780838909225)
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* Rosanne Cerny is Coordinator of Children's Services for New York's Oueens Library. She holds her MLS from Rutgers University. * Penny Markey is Coordinator of Youth Services for the County of Los Angeles Public Library. * Amanda Williams, a consultant specializing in youth services, works with the Central Texas Library System.
