Fundamentals of children's services

Where we fit in

Principles of children's librarianship

Whom do children's librarians serve?

Purposes and components

Selection and acquisition

Cataloging and organization

Evaluation and deselection/weeding

After-school services

Reference

Reader's advisory

The Internet

Story hours

Book discussion groups

Booktalking

Entertainment and enrichment programs

Summer reading programs

Family programs and family literacy

Budget and finance

Planning

Policy and procedures

Public relations, promotion, and marketing

Professional development.