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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Virginia A. WalterPublisher: American Library Association Imprint: ALA Editions Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.231kg ISBN: 9780838907955ISBN 10: 0838907954 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 09 November 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a book for all those who work with children, who need to understand better the stakes involved: the pressures on children and on libraries in a changing world. Library directors would benefit from Walter's conceptualization of the child of the future as well as current best practice... [A] radical text, one that we need as we ponder the great divide between the lives of children and libraries. It is also a clear, cogent text, one that stirs thinking (the author's intention). Finally this book is a reflective text that reminds us of why we drop pebbles in the deep woods. A pivotal book for people who work with/for children in public libraries... This is an excellent resource to inspire the minds of everyone interested in library services to young people in the 21st century. .. .a well-researched, carefully cited book illustrating the past, the present and the possible future of libraries and children. .. .a good overview of the essence of children's librarianship and could provide a starting point for conference workshops and discussion about the role of children's librarians. .. .a good overview of the essence of children's librarianship and could provide a starting point for conference workshops and discussion about the role of children's librarians. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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