A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning
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20210831
Libraries Unlimited
Pages | 240 |
Topics | Adult Services;Social Justice;Public Libraries;Professional Development;MLIS Programs;Management;Inclusion;Family Engagement;Equity;Diversity;Digital Access and Learning;Community Engagement;Collection Development;Children and Youth Services;Librarian's Instructional Role |
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eBook
9781440875847
MLA
Lopez, M. Elena et al., editors. A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning. Libraries Unlimited, 2021. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440875847.
Chicago Manual of Style
Lopez, M. Elena, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe, eds. A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning. Libraries Unlimited, 2021. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440875847
APA
Lopez, M. E., Mehra, B. & Caspe, M. (Eds.). (2021). A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440875847
- Description
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Public libraries can increase their impact on knowledge development, innovation, and social change by promoting parent and family engagement in children's learning.
Libraries are increasingly focusing on families. Educational research confirms that family engagement in children's learning and development predicts school readiness, positive social behaviors, high school graduation, interest in STEM careers, and post-secondary education.
A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning will inspire libraries and librarians to innovate and promote family learning from a child's earliest years through adolescence. By bringing together research and practice, it will deepen your understanding of families' role in education and help you to learn new ways to build positive and trusting family partnerships that honor diverse cultures and languages, as well as to develop leadership for community impact.
Written by thought leaders in the fields of family engagement and library science, each of the three main sections of the book begins with a framework followed by case studies illustrating key concepts of the framework. Cases are followed by reflections from practicing librarians. All chapters focus on practical family engagement in the social infrastructure, lifelong learning, and diversity and social justice.
- Includes ideas to inspire innovative family engagement practices in libraries
- Provides research to help librarians make the case for resources to promote family engagement in public libraries
- Offers content for coursework and continuing education in children's services
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning
Contributors: Lopez, M. Elena; Mehra, Bharat; Caspe, Margaret;Abstract:Public libraries can increase their impact on knowledge development, innovation, and social change by promoting parent and family engagement in children's learning.
Libraries are increasingly focusing on families. Educational research confirms that family engagement in children's learning and development predicts school readiness, positive social behaviors, high school graduation, interest in STEM careers, and post-secondary education.
A Librarian's Guide to Engaging Families in Learning will inspire libraries and librarians to innovate and promote family learning from a child's earliest years through adolescence. By bringing together research and practice, it will deepen your understanding of families' role in education and help you to learn new ways to build positive and trusting family partnerships that honor diverse cultures and languages, as well as to develop leadership for community impact.
Written by thought leaders in the fields of family engagement and library science, each of the three main sections of the book begins with a framework followed by case studies illustrating key concepts of the framework. Cases are followed by reflections from practicing librarians. All chapters focus on practical family engagement in the social infrastructure, lifelong learning, and diversity and social justice.
- Includes ideas to inspire innovative family engagement practices in libraries
- Provides research to help librarians make the case for resources to promote family engagement in public libraries
- Offers content for coursework and continuing education in children's services
Editor(s): Lopez, M. Elena; Mehra, Bharat; Caspe, Margaret;SortTitle: a librarian's guide to engaging families in learningKeyword(s): Adult Services; Social Justice; Public Libraries; Professional Development; MLIS Programs; Management; Inclusion; Family Engagement; Equity; Diversity; Digital Access and Learning; Community Engagement; Collection Development; Children and Youth Services; Librarian's Instructional RoleAuthor Info:M. Elena LopezeditorBharat MehraeditorMargaret CaspeeditorR. David LankeseISBN-13: 9781440875847Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440875847.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440875830Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 240Publication Date: 20210831- Cover Cover11
- Title Page iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents vii8
- Foreword ix10
- Introduction xiii14
- Part One. Perspectives on Libraries, Families, and Communities 120
- Part Two. Knowing Families and Communities 3554
- Part Three. Building Partnerships 83102
- Part Four. Leading for Impact 145164
- Case Studies 149168
- Chapter 15. “Un-level” the Playing Field to Give Every Child a Chance 149168
- Chapter 16. Homelessness as a Barrier to Family Engagement in Learning 161180
- Chapter 17. Family Place Libraries: A Place for Families to Learn and Grow 169188
- Chapter 18. Removing Barriers for Youth and Families through Elimination of Fines 177196
- Reflections 187206
- Chapter 19. Talking, Thinking, Making: How IMLS Grants Help Libraries Facilitate Family Literacy and Learning 187206
- Chapter 20. Information Needs of Rural Families: A Social Justice Imperative 193212
- Chapter 21. Six Ways to Build a State Library Platform for Family Engagement 203222
- Chapter 22. Public Libraries Adapt to Connect with Families inTimes of Crisis 207226
- Index 211230
- About the Editors and Contributors 217236