Twenty-first-century kids, twenty-first-century librarians

• Main Author: Walter, Virginia A.
• Format: Book
• Published: Chicago American Library Association 2010
• Subjects: Children's librarians > United States; Young adult services librarians > United States; Children's libraries > United States; Young adults' libraries > United States
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• Physical Description: vii, 104 p. 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-98) and index.
• ISBN: 9780838910078; 0838910076

Inspired by a new generation of librarians and children, Walter reconsiders the legacy passed on by the matriarchs of children's services and examines more recent trends and challenges growing out of changes in educational philosophy and information technology. This thoroughly researched book includes the current issues and trends of Outcome-based planning Early literacy Homework centers in libraries Children's spacesWith extensive experience in children's services as well as library instruction issues, Walter brings readers vital information on the current state of library services to children.