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Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of guided reading for therapeutic ends. By connecting patrons to books that heal you can––and do––support mental health and personal growth. Regardless of your previous experience or existing skills, this guide will empower you to make ""shelf help"" a part of your library's relationship with its community.

Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part I Getting Acquainted
Chapter 1 Bibliotherapy: An Overview
Chapter 2 A Brief History of Bibliotherapy

Part II Turning Inward
Chapter 3 Bibliotherapy in Your Library
Chapter 4 Passive and Active Programming
Chapter 5 Know Thy Audience

Part III Getting to Work
Chapter 6 Selecting Reading Material
Chapter 7 Setting Up Bibliotherapy-Infused Programs
Chapter 8 Hosting a Large Event

Part IV Turning Outward
Chapter 9 Traditional Marketing
Chapter 10 Social Media Marketing
Chapter 11 Improving and Sustaining Your Program

Epilogue New Directions: Looking Forward
Appendixes

  • Appendix A Program Template
  • Appendix B Discussion Guide Template
  • Appendix C Event Planning Template
  • Appendix D Event Playbook Template
  • Appendix E Marketing Templates

About the Authors and Contributors
Index

The Librarians Guide to Bibliotherapy

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: 11/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838936627, 978-0838936627
      ISBN10: 0838936628

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of guided reading for therapeutic ends. By connecting patrons to books that heal you can––and do––support mental health and personal growth. Regardless of your previous experience or existing skills, this guide will empower you to make ""shelf help"" a part of your library's relationship with its community.

      Table of Contents
      Preface
      Acknowledgments
      Introduction

      Part I Getting Acquainted
      Chapter 1 Bibliotherapy: An Overview
      Chapter 2 A Brief History of Bibliotherapy

      Part II Turning Inward
      Chapter 3 Bibliotherapy in Your Library
      Chapter 4 Passive and Active Programming
      Chapter 5 Know Thy Audience

      Part III Getting to Work
      Chapter 6 Selecting Reading Material
      Chapter 7 Setting Up Bibliotherapy-Infused Programs
      Chapter 8 Hosting a Large Event

      Part IV Turning Outward
      Chapter 9 Traditional Marketing
      Chapter 10 Social Media Marketing
      Chapter 11 Improving and Sustaining Your Program

      Epilogue New Directions: Looking Forward
      Appendixes

      • Appendix A Program Template
      • Appendix B Discussion Guide Template
      • Appendix C Event Planning Template
      • Appendix D Event Playbook Template
      • Appendix E Marketing Templates

      About the Authors and Contributors
      Index

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