Overview
Successful after-school programs are just a part of this detailed study of the impact of unsupervised or latchkey children on the community in general and on libraries in particular. For school librarians who have found themselves in the new and undefined role of after-school supervisor, this book is the first to examine the phenomenon and share exciting and successful ideas you can use to meet the needs of latchkey children in your library. Latchkey Children is also a comprehensive reference source on facts and information, including valuable research findings appearing in print for the first time.
Full Product Details
Author: Frances S. Dowd
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.329kg
ISBN: 9780897746519
ISBN 10: 0897746511
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 26 August 1991
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
?The most comprehensive study of the topic to date, this book is a must read for administrators and those concerned with children's services.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
The most comprehensive study of the topic to date, this book is a must read for administrators and those concerned with children's services. -Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin Highly recommended for public libraries. -Library Journal A comprehensive introduction to the issues involved. -Canadian Library Journal A work of surprising scope, well argued and thoroughly researched. -Library Association Record Grounded in a helpful philosophical framework and chock-full of helpful program and policy ideas. -Australian Library Review ?Highly recommended for public libraries.??Library Journal ?Highly recommended for public libraries.?-Library Journal ?A comprehensive introduction to the issues involved.?-Canadian Library Journal ?A work of surprising scope, well argued and thoroughly researched.?-Library Association Record ?The most comprehensive study of the topic to date, this book is a must read for administrators and those concerned with children's services.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?Grounded in a helpful philosophical framework and chock-full of helpful program and policy ideas.?-Australian Library Review
Author Information
FRANCES SMARDO DOWD is assistant professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman's University, Denton. She has written and lectured extensively on latchkey children and other library service topics. Her articles have appeared in School Library Journal, Public Libraries, Children Today, and Public Quarterly.
