Overview

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 librarians' understanding of families' role in education and help them 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.

Full Product Details

Author:   M. Elena Lopez ,  Bharat Mehra ,  Margaret Caspe ,  R. David Lankes
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781440875830

ISBN 10:   1440875839
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 September 2021
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Foreword R. David Lankes Introduction M. Elena Lopez, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe Part One Perspectives on Libraries, Families, and Communities Introduction to Part 1 M. Elena Lopez, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe Chapter 1 Know, Partner, Lead: Family Engagement in Public Libraries M. Elena Lopez and Margaret Caspe Chapter 2 Research Paradigms for Engaging Families in Public Libraries Bharat Mehra and Scott Sikes Part Two Knowing Families and Communities Introduction to Part 2 M. Elena Lopez, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe Case Studies Chapter 3 ""The Library Has to Be More Than Books"": ""Voices"" of Latinx Mothers M. Elena Lopez and Margaret Caspe Chapter 4 The Partnership for Family-Library Engagement: A Unique Library-University Partnership Michelle Taylor, Megan E. Pratt, and Mariko Whelan Chapter 5 Finding Home: One Book, One Community Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield Reflections Chapter 6 Who Do We Need to Serve? Carine Risley Chapter 7 Closing the Distance: Reaching Incarcerated Loved Ones Nick Higgins Chapter 8 Reading Is Grand! A Family Literacy Program of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association Karen Lemmons and Tamela Chambers Part Three Building Partnerships Introduction to Part 3 M. Elena Lopez, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe Case Studies Chapter 9 Designing Learning Experiences with and for Families Mega Subramaniam and Tamara Lynette Clegg Chapter 10 Engaging Families in Computational Literacy Opportunities Ricarose Roque and Sari A. Widman Chapter 11 Age Is But a Number: How to Create Multigenerational Family Programs in Your Public Library Jessica Hilburn and Becky Stahl Reflections Chapter 12 We're Happy You're Here: Honoring Family Strengths to Build Relationships and Enhance Programming at the Denver Public Library Sarah McNeil Chapter 13 Media Mentors Start by Listening to Parents Lisa Guernsey Chapter 14 Lending an Umbrella to the Community Felton Thomas Jr. and Laura Walter Part Four Leading for Impact Introduction to Part 4 M. Elena Lopez, Bharat Mehra, and Margaret Caspe Case Studies Chapter 15 ""Un-level"" the Playing Field to Give Every Child a Chance Donna C. Celano and Susan B. Neuman Chapter 16 Homelessness as a Barrier to Family Engagement in Learning Olivia Forehand Chapter 17 Family Place Libraries: A Place for Families to Learn and Grow Kristen Todd-Wurm Chapter 18 Removing Barriers for Youth and Families through Elimination of Fines Misty Jones Reflections Chapter 19 Talking, Thinking, Making: How IMLS Grants Help Libraries Facilitate Family Literacy and Learning Sandra Toro Chapter 20 Information Needs of Rural Families: A Social Justice Imperative Bharat Mehra and Scott Sikes Chapter 21 Six Ways to Build a State Library Platform for Family Engagement Mark Smith Chapter 22 Public Libraries Adapt to Connect with Families in Times of Crisis Ashley J. Brown Index About the Editors and Contributors"

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Provid[es] numerous interesting stories to help librarians and educators learn from each other in how to connect with families. * School Community Journal *

Provid[es] numerous interesting stories to help librarians and educators learn from each other in how to connect with families. - School Community Journal

Author Information

M. Elena Lopez, PhD, is an independent researcher on the ecology of learning that includes the home, school, and community. Bharat Mehra, PhD, is professor and EBSCO Endowed Chair in Social Justice in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alabama. Margaret Caspe, PhD, is an educator, researcher, and writer who focuses on how families, early childhood programs, schools, and communities support children's learning.

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