Foundations of Library Services and Programming for Children This book provides required foundational practices, both theoretical and practical. It gives students and working librarians the nuts- and- bolts foundation in providing programming and services for children. The book covers critical important elements needed for today’s librarian, thereby benefitting even the seasoned youth librarian.

Chapter coverage includes:

• The Value of Library Services to Children


• Program Evaluation: Planning for Desired Results


• Children’s Programming


• Services and Resources for Children


• The Library as a Safe Space for All


• Administration of Children’s Services


• Looking Ahead: What’s Next in Library Services for Children?

An Appendix provides practical resources such as a storytime format, programming planning outline, and program assessment tools.

Special topics include issues of censorship attempts, the importance of providing library services to a diverse population, and the need to examine evaluative techniques for program offerings.

Each chapter in this text includes multiple opportunities for learning and reflection as well as case-based learning that facilitates problem-solving and experiential learning opportunities.