Overview
Everything children's librarians need to know about running a department in the public library! Section I deals with planning services in the context of a community. Section II covers maintaining a productive work environment, recruiting and retaining staff, communicating with colleagues, annual reports, budgeting and fundraising, planning facilities, and keeping the department safe and secure. Section III focuses on collection development, electronic resources, intellectual freedom, and reaching out to the community through programs and special events, working with other youth service organizations, and marketing children's services. Section IV suggests ways in which children's librarians can participate in the larger professional community of librarians.
Synopsis
Everything children's librarians need to know about running a department in the public library! Section I deals with planning services in the context of a community. Section II covers maintaining a productive work environment, recruiting and retaining staff, communicating with colleagues, annual reports, budgeting and fundraising, planning facilities, and keeping the department safe and secure. Section III focuses on collection development, electronic resources, intellectual freedom, and reaching out to the community through programs and special events, working with other youth service organizations, and marketing children's services. Section IV suggests ways in which children's librarians can participate in the larger professional community of librarians.
Library Journal
Since the first edition of this title (Professional Reading, LJ 11/1/91), changes have taken place in children's services, library science, and our world. With this new release, Fasick (information studies, Univ. of Toronto) attempts to bring the reader into the next millennium of children's services with updated information, examples, and ideas. She emphasizes three main areas--the children's department, the library, and the community. Specific topics include children's librarians as managers, public relations, planning a program of services, and networking. Of broader appeal to all librarians are the sections on developing tools to meet program goals, creating a productive work environment, intellectual freedom and censorship, and preparing budgets. Fasick also addresses the issues of electronic communication via the Internet and security issues in libraries. Although some new subjects (e.g., recruiting and retaining staff, and fundraising) are discussed, the second edition, for the most part, is a duplication of the first, with some exact repetition of wording in sentences, sections, and paragraphs. While this book is well rounded and would be useful for library science students or in a public library, those who own the first edition can obtain the updated information via journals or other sources.--Ru Story-Huffman, Hagan Memorial Lib., Cumberland Coll., Williamsburg, KY
Editorials
From the Publisher
"Excellent support for newbies and as a basis for professional development."
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Booklist
"All of the sections have been updated to include new and relevant information especially in relation to technological advances and challenges. Library school students and newly appointed managers will especially find much to value, but even experienced managers can turn to this excellent resource for guidance and practical advice. Because the volume covers so much ground, topics are not covered in depth, but there are references and additional reading suggestions at the end of each chapter, a feature that is completely new to this edition. While not a first purchase for experienced managers, it's a must for replacing the first edition."
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School Library Journal
". . . the authors have covered all the bases, and those who want a comprehensive guide will find this book useful."
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Reference & User Services Quarterly
"This book offers a wealth of information on all aspects of children's services and provides helpful information for children's library staff from the very experienced officer to the complete novice, and includes simple methods to improve library services. For new librarians this volume provides real-life examples of both common and unusual situations encountered by the children's librarian. Managing Children's Services in the Public Library provide thoughtful and interesting topics for discussion and implementation and gives insight into the day-to-day management of a children's department. This book would be a useful purchase for public libraries, both in Australia and overseas."
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The Australian Library Journal
Library Journal
Since the first edition of this title (Professional Reading, LJ 11/1/91), changes have taken place in children's services, library science, and our world. With this new release, Fasick (information studies, Univ. of Toronto) attempts to bring the reader into the next millennium of children's services with updated information, examples, and ideas. She emphasizes three main areas--the children's department, the library, and the community. Specific topics include children's librarians as managers, public relations, planning a program of services, and networking. Of broader appeal to all librarians are the sections on developing tools to meet program goals, creating a productive work environment, intellectual freedom and censorship, and preparing budgets. Fasick also addresses the issues of electronic communication via the Internet and security issues in libraries. Although some new subjects (e.g., recruiting and retaining staff, and fundraising) are discussed, the second edition, for the most part, is a duplication of the first, with some exact repetition of wording in sentences, sections, and paragraphs. While this book is well rounded and would be useful for library science students or in a public library, those who own the first edition can obtain the updated information via journals or other sources.--Ru Story-Huffman, Hagan Memorial Lib., Cumberland Coll., Williamsburg, KYSchool Library Journal
This edition is organized into four major content areas: planning services for children in the context of a community; managing the department, which includes recruiting and retaining staff, communicating with colleagues, annual reports, budgeting, and security; managing services-including collection development, electronic resources, intellectual freedom, and outreach; and professional development. All of the sections have been updated to include new and relevant information especially in relation to technological advances and challenges. Library school students and newly appointed managers will especially find much to value, but even experienced managers can turn to this excellent resource for guidance and practical advice. Because the volume covers so much ground, topics are not covered in depth, but there are references and additional reading suggestions at the end of each chapter, a feature that is completely new to this edition. While not a first purchase for experienced managers, it's a must for replacing the first edition; replace the second edition if budgets allow.-Renee McGrath, Nassau Library System, Uniondale, NY