libraries and families

A step-by-step guide for librarians to aid in serving children with disabilities and their families.

"This book defines what it means [for a youth services librarian] to be a media mentor, providing historical background and context; outlines three types of media mentorship: media advisory, programming, and access to curated media; outlines the implications of media mentorship in libraries, focusing on a shift from the notion of 'screen time' to 'healthy media decisions'; draws on detailed case studies from a wide variety of libraries and community partnerships to showcase inspiring media mentorship in action with ages 0-14; provides guidelines for working with diverse families and caregivers; and explores management issues around media mentorship, ALSC competencies, suggestions of additional resources, and professional development"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the important relationship between children and fathers and explores the link between families, reading, and libraries, offering librarians suggestions on how to encourage fathers to become more involved in their children's education and reading experience.

Presents twenty-four participative programs for library storytimes, featuring a mix of picture books, poetry, music, and movement activities; each with lists of alternative material that fits the theme.