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Until now there has been gap in the literature addressing the developmental needs and changing behaviours of babies and toddlers. Focusing squarely on the how of providing quality library service to babies and families, this book provides sensible, sensitive advice on meeting their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments

Foreword, by Virginia A. Walter

Introduction

  • Chapter 1: Librarianship for Babies: From Problems to Potential
  • Chapter 2: Physical Needs: Attending to Babies and Families
  • Chapter 3: Emotional Expressions: The Unfolding Emotional Lives of Families
  • Chapter 4: Intellectual Pursuits: Learning for Babies and Families
  • Chapter 5: Social Development: Communing with Babies and Families
  • Chapter 6: The Potential of Librarianship for Babies and Families
  • Appendix: IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Babies and Toddlers
References

Index

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838914342, 978-0838914342
      ISBN10: 0838914349

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Until now there has been gap in the literature addressing the developmental needs and changing behaviours of babies and toddlers. Focusing squarely on the how of providing quality library service to babies and families, this book provides sensible, sensitive advice on meeting their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments

      Foreword, by Virginia A. Walter

      Introduction

      • Chapter 1: Librarianship for Babies: From Problems to Potential
      • Chapter 2: Physical Needs: Attending to Babies and Families
      • Chapter 3: Emotional Expressions: The Unfolding Emotional Lives of Families
      • Chapter 4: Intellectual Pursuits: Learning for Babies and Families
      • Chapter 5: Social Development: Communing with Babies and Families
      • Chapter 6: The Potential of Librarianship for Babies and Families
      • Appendix: IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Babies and Toddlers
      References

      Index

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