Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (viii, 94 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
"This book is a companion to Competencies for librarians serving children in public libraries (1999)"--Introduction.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Knowledge of client group -- Administrative and management skills -- Communication skills -- Materials and collection development -- Programming skills -- Advocacy, public relations, and networking skills -- Professionalism and professional development.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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 and best practices that are the building blocks for professional development for children's librarians. In this practical guide, three children's services experts bring these best practices to life. Each chapter, focusing on one of the competencies, gets new and experienced librarians up to speed fast by offering explanations, examples, and a substantial bibliography for more in-depth learning. Library managers gain trainin.
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Title
Outstanding library service to children.
International Standard Book Number
0838909221
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Children's librarians-- United States.
Children's libraries-- United States.
Core competencies.
Bibliothécaires pour enfants-- États-Unis.
Bibliothèques pour enfants-- États-Unis.
Compétences de base.
Children's librarians.
Children's libraries.
Core competencies.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Library & Information Science-- Archives & Special Libraries.