PREREQUISITES:
MAS students: Completion of the MAS Core courses, plus permission of the instructor.
MLIS and Dual students: Some electives can be taken in conjunction with the MLIS Core courses; consult with the MLIS Program Chair for recommendations.
GOAL: The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate a program of public library services for children.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Set goals, objectives, and priorities in planning and implementing children’s services [1.1]*
- Explain and identify basic resources and methods involved in the selection of children’s materials and in children’s collection management [2.1]*
- Explain and identify basic resources and methods involved in reference and readers advisory services for children, their parents caregivers, and other adults working with children [2.1]*
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills required to interact in the reference interview with children and the adults in their lives [2.2]*
- Outline the elements of a welcoming environment to attract children to use the collection [1.3]*
- Assess special tools which provide access to library resources [1.1]*
- Show competence in promoting children’s materials and library use through the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a range of programs for children [1.1, 2.1]*
- Demonstrate a commitment to full access for children to library materials and services [5.1, 5.2]*
* Course objectives are stated in terms of student learning outcomes and reference the iSchool Statement on Graduate Competencies.
CONTENT:
- Historical development and changing patterns in library services for children
- Reference and readers advisory services
- Collection management
- Censorship
- Programming
- Electronic resources and services
- Outreach and special services
- Administration and management
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