Creating the full-service homework center in your library

• Main Author: Mediavilla, Cindy 1953- (Author)
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 2001
• Subjects: Homework centers in libraries > United States; Homework > Library resources > United States; Latchkey children > Services for > United States; Libraries and students > United States
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• Physical Description: x, 141 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-135) and index
• ISBN: 0838908004

Despite the proliferation of online homework websites and tutoring services, public libraries still have an important role to play when it comes to supporting young people's educational needs. Public libraries that take a proactive approach-by setting up organized homework centers-have the potential to become catalysts for better performance in school, improved self-esteem, and engaged learning.