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Crash course in library services to preschool children / Betsy Diamant-Cohen.

Diamant-Cohen, Betsy. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 9781598846881 (pbk.) :
  • ISBN: 1598846884 (pbk.) :
  • Physical Description: xiv, 137 pages ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Libraries Unlimited, [2010]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-127) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Overview of children's services to preschoolers in public libraries -- Programming -- Books -- Collections -- Reader's advisory and reference -- Children's room -- Policies, procedures, and managing the children's room -- Partnerships -- Working with special populations -- Special events.
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Bklst 12/01/2010
SLJ Feb 2011

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Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Overview of Children's Services to Preschoolers in Public Libraries
1(14)
Who Are Preschoolers?
1(1)
Who Are the Adults?
2(1)
Children's Services to Preschoolers in Public Libraries
2(1)
Overall Job Responsibilities
3(1)
Atmosphere
4(1)
Adults as Clients
4(1)
Child Development
5(1)
Early Literacy
6(1)
School Readiness
6(3)
Reading Readiness
9(1)
Early Literacy Programs
10(1)
Librarians and Child-Care Providers
10(1)
More about the Caregivers
10(2)
Resources for the Preschool Librarian
12(1)
Summary
13(2)
Chapter 2 Programming
15(30)
Scheduling
16(1)
Programming Elements
16(4)
Songs
16(1)
Repetition
17(1)
Movement
17(1)
Musical Instruments
18(1)
Play
18(1)
Art as Visual Literacy
19(1)
Ritual
20(1)
Registration versus Non-Registration
20(1)
Preschool Storytime
20(1)
Baby Programs
21(1)
Programming for Babies
22(1)
Music in Baby Programs
23(1)
Setting the Scene
23(1)
Recommended Baby Programs
23(1)
About Toddlers
24(3)
About Toddler Programs
25(1)
Programming Ideas for Toddlders
25(1)
Siblings at Toddler Programs
26(1)
Resources for Toddlers
26(1)
Preschool Storytime
27(1)
Format
27(1)
Modeling
27(1)
Manner of Delivery
28(1)
Preschoolers as Older Siblings Attending Baby Programs
28(1)
Planning a Preschool Storytime
28(2)
Choosing Stories for Storytime
29(1)
Themes
29(1)
An Example: Pajama Party (Bedtime)
30(1)
How to Conduct Theme-Based Programs
30(8)
Structure
31(1)
Name Tags
31(1)
What to Do with Outerwear
31(1)
Atmosphere
32(2)
Asking Questions
34(1)
Dialogic Reading
34(1)
Puppet Kisses Help with Transitions
34(1)
Including Grandparents
35(1)
Using a Flannel Board
35(1)
Puppet Shows
36(1)
Scary Puppet Shows
37(1)
Performers
38(1)
A Storytime Example
39(1)
Bilingual Storytimes for English-Language Learners
40(1)
Storytelling
40(2)
Storytime Boxes for Teachers
41(1)
Film Programs
42(1)
Craft Programs
42(1)
Play-Based Programs
43(1)
Using Programs to Promote School Readiness
43(1)
Summary
44(1)
Chapter 3 Books
45(14)
Preschoolers and Books
45(1)
Board Books
46(1)
Indestrutibles
46(1)
Books with Little or No Text
47(1)
Nursery Rhymes
47(1)
Big Books
48(1)
Classic Picture Books
48(1)
Concept Books
49(1)
Participation Books
49(1)
Easy Readers
50(1)
Nonfiction Books
51(1)
Audio Books
51(1)
Fairy Tales and Folktales
51(2)
Fractured Fairy Tales
52(1)
Books Related to Television Shows and Movies
53(1)
Books by Celebrities
53(1)
Professional and Reference Books for Children's Librarians
53(1)
Parenting Collections
54(1)
National Book Awards
54(3)
Summary
57(2)
Chapter 4 Collections
59(10)
Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Materials
59(1)
Review Sources
60(1)
Regional Book Awards and Book Lists
61(1)
Materials Other Than Books
62(1)
Magazines
62(1)
CDs, Audiocassettes, CD-ROMs, Videos, and DVDs
62(1)
Selecting Computer Software
63(1)
Weeding a Preschool Collection
63(1)
When to Keep Materials
64(1)
Diverse Families, Diverse Characters
65(1)
Holiday Books
65(1)
Deposit Collections
66(1)
Collection Maintenance
66(1)
Summary
67(2)
Chapter 5 Reader's Advisory and Reference
69(4)
Criteria for Helping Others Choose Books for Children
70(1)
Book Lists and Bookmarks
71(1)
Information and Referral: Answering Reference Questions
71(1)
Summary
72(1)
Chapter 6 Children's Room
73(8)
Essentials
74(1)
The Information Desk
74(1)
Furniture
75(1)
Bookshelves
76(1)
Displaying and Arranging the Collection
76(1)
Toys in the Library
77(1)
Computers
78(1)
Exhibits
79(1)
Summary
80(1)
Chapter 7 Policies, Procedures, and Managing the Children's Room
81(8)
Unattended Adults
81(1)
Unattended Children
82(1)
Behavior in the Children's Room
83(1)
Library Cards, Overdues, and Renewals
84(1)
Computer Policies
85(1)
Filtering and the Children's Internet Protection Act
86(1)
The Children's Librarian as a Manager
87(1)
Monthly Reports
87(1)
Supervising Pages and Volunteers
88(1)
Summary
88(1)
Chapter 8 Partnerships
89(10)
Potential Partners
90(4)
Police Departments
90(1)
Fire Departments
90(1)
Health-Related Programs
90(1)
Barber Shops and Beauty Salons
90(1)
Beauty Schools
91(1)
Restaurants
91(1)
Pet Store Owners, Veterinarians, Dog Breeders, or Horse Owners
91(1)
Other Local Merchants
92(1)
Local Schools
92(1)
Community Groups
92(1)
Universities and Colleges
93(1)
Local Nature Centers
94(1)
Class Visits to the Library and Librarian Visits to Schools
94(2)
Special Events
96(1)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services
96(1)
Summary
97(2)
Chapter 9 Working with Special Populations
99(8)
Children with Special Needs
99(2)
Children on the Autism Spectrum
101(1)
Working with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children
101(1)
Children with Delayed Speech
102(1)
Children with Visual Impairment
102(1)
Children with Physical Challenges
103(1)
English-Language Learners
103(1)
Parents in Prison
104(1)
Homeless Children
105(1)
Summary
106(1)
Chapter 10 Special Events
107(8)
Ways to Bring People to the Library
107(1)
El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros
108(1)
Festivals and Celebrations
109(1)
Community Festivals
109(1)
Summer Reading Clubs
110(2)
Author and Illustrator Programs
112(1)
Booking Performers
112(1)
Flexibility
113(1)
Final Words
113(2)
Appendix A Nursery Rhyme Suggestions 115(2)
Appendix B Professional Materials for Planning Children's Programming 117(8)
Appendix C Picture Books Mentioned in This Book 125(4)
Index 129

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