{"product_id":"engaging-babies-in-the-library-putting-theory-into-practice-paperback-softback-9780838914342","title":"Engaging Babies in the Library; Putting Theory Into Practice (Paperback \/ softback) 9780838914342","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEngaging Babies in the Library\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePutting Theory Into Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDebra J. Knoll (Author), Virginia A. Walter (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780838914342\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 May 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 0.7 cm, 0.195 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePublic libraries across the nation continue to transform themselves into learning centers for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. There are many resources available to help librarians create baby-friendly play spaces and enhanced storytimes, but until now there has been gap in the literature addressing the developmental needs and changing behaviors of babies and toddlers.  Parents and caregivers can also present unique service challenges. Focusing squarely on the how of providing quality library service to babies and families, Knoll’s new book provides sensible, sensitive advice on meeting their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Geared towards helping public libraries foster healthy growth and development for their littlest patrons, this book:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplores multiple aspects in the developing life of a baby, discussing physical needs, emotional expressions, intellectual pursuits, and social development;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehighlights real-life examples from public libraries that relate to how these developmental processes present themselves while babies and families interact in the library;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epresents Baby Steps for each topical area, providing service tips and suggestions that can be easily or inexpensively put into practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffers Big Steps, conversational points that invite librarians to think creatively about further investment, support, funding, and collaborative efforts; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes carefully selected research findings and other information that can be used for planning, policymaking, and advocacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With Knoll’s guidance, children‘s librarians will be informed and inspired to rise to the challenge of providing quality service to babies, toddlers, and care providers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword, by Virginia A. Walter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1: Librarianship for Babies: From Problems to Potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2: Physical Needs: Attending to Babies and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Emotional Expressions: The Unfolding Emotional Lives of Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4: Intellectual Pursuits: Learning for Babies and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Social Development: Communing with Babies and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6: The Potential of Librarianship for Babies and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix: IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Babies and Toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52580505780504,"sku":"9780838914342","price":34.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/engaging-babies-in-the-library-putting-theory-into-practice-paperback-softback-9780838914342","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}