Children and Libraries: Getting It Right - Softcover

American Library Association

 
9780838907955: Children and Libraries: Getting It Right

Synopsis

A call to action for libraries serving children. Honouring the accomplishments of children's services pioneers of the past, Virginia Walter evaluates the current situation and envisions futures where children, technology and libraries intersect.

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Review

"This is a book for all those who work with children, who need to understand better the stakes involved: the pressures on children and on libraries in a changing world. Library directors would benefit from Walter's conceptualization of the child of the future as well as current best practice... [A] radical text, one that we need as we ponder the great divide between the lives of children and libraries. It is also a clear, cogent text, one that stirs thinking (the author's intention). Finally this book is a reflective text that reminds us of why we drop pebbles in the deep woods."

"A pivotal book for people who work with/for children in public libraries... This is an excellent resource to inspire the minds of everyone interested in library services to young people in the 21st century."

..".a well-researched, carefully cited book illustrating the past, the present and the possible future of libraries and children."

..".a good overview of the essence of children's librarianship and could provide a starting point for conference workshops and discussion about the role of children's librarians."

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