Latchkey Children in the Library & Community - by Frances Smardo Dowd (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

?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

?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

"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

About the Author

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.