ILS 521 - Children's Services in the Public Library
Dr. Arlene Bielefield - Spring 2012
Catalog Description
Planning, implementation and evaluation of public library services for infant to age 12, with emphasis on program planning.
Learning Goals
Course Highlights
The Children's Department is the heart of the Newtown Library and this course allowed me to work with Alana Bennison, a true master in everything she does.
Coursework
Community Analysis for Newtown, CT
Guidebook for CHB's Children's Department
Programming Plans for Two Enrichment Events
Dr. Arlene Bielefield - Spring 2012
Catalog Description
Planning, implementation and evaluation of public library services for infant to age 12, with emphasis on program planning.
Learning Goals
- Assess the community to identify community needs, tastes, and resources.
- Identify the needs of parents, care givers, and other adults who use the resources of the children's department.
- Identify other agencies, institutions, and organizations serving children in the community.
- Define the needs of children so that administrators, other library staff, and members of the larger community understand the basis for children's services.
- Design and evaluate programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.
- Design outreach programs commensurate with community needs and library goals and objectives.
- Develop cooperative programs between the public library, schools, and other community agencies.
- Identify professional organizations to strengthen skills, interact with fellow professionals, and contribute to the profession.
Course Highlights
The Children's Department is the heart of the Newtown Library and this course allowed me to work with Alana Bennison, a true master in everything she does.
Coursework
Community Analysis for Newtown, CT
Guidebook for CHB's Children's Department
Programming Plans for Two Enrichment Events