Participants will:
- Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
- Learn about the basics of collection development and resources they can use to help with collection development.
- Explore different approaches to library programming and program development
- Consider different methods of library outreach and how to apply it in their specific context.
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: June 14, 2023
Participants will:
- Understand the major physical, emotional, and mental developmental milestones of children from birth to age six and reflect on how that might influence library services, space, and policy;
- Learn about library services for young children and consider how your library’s services best support their needs;
- Learn about different kinds of library programming for young children.
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: July 25, 2023
Participants will:
- Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
- Understand why library services focusing on youth are important
- Understand the major physical, emotional, and mental developmental milestones of school-age children and reflect on how that might influence library services, space, and policy
- Learn about different kinds of library programming for school-age children
- Learn about library services for school-age children and consider how your library’s services best support their needs
Continuing Education Credits: 1 for Library Services to the Public
Course Open Date: September 1, 2023