Reference sources and services for youth

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Information & Library Science Library

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Z675.S3 H266 2011
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Available

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Summary

With so much content available, the challenge for K-12 library media specialists, teachers, and youth services librarians alike is how and where to direct students so they spend time on productive research rather than aimless Internet searches. This user-friendly book will help you teach and support students as they learn to access, evaluate and use print and electronic information successfully. For library professionals, there are skill-based exercises and case study scenarios in each chapter. These tools will sharpen your professional reference skills and your insights into reference collection management specifically for the school and young adult library setting. For paraprofessionals, aides, and non-degreed staff working in children's and young adult services, this book provides valuable professional development support. College and graduate-level Library Science faculty will find multiple applications for this information, as both a core and supplemental course resource.

Contents

  • List of Illustrations p. ix
  • Preface p. xiii
  • Acknowledgments p. xvii
  • List of Abbreviations p. xix
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Reference Service p. 1
  • Introduction p. 1
  • History Overview of Reference Services for Youth in America p. 3
  • Types of Reference Service Transactions p. 12
  • Homework Centers p. 16
  • Collaboration p. 19
  • Summary p. 22
  • Exercises p. 22
  • Scenarios p. 22
  • References and Further Readings p. 23
  • Chapter 2 Providing Reference Service as a Developmentally Appropriate Practice p. 25
  • Introduction p. 25
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice p. 26
  • Developmental Stages p. 28
  • Developmental Assets p. 33
  • Gender Differences p. 44
  • Summary p. 45
  • Exercises p. 46
  • Scenarios p. 46
  • References and Further Readings p. 46
  • Chapter 3 Providing Reference Service to youth with Special Needs p. 49
  • Introduction p. 49
  • Laws Affecting Library Services to Individuals with Disablities p. 50
  • Categories of Disablities p. 52
  • Strategies for the Librarian to Employ While Providing Referee Service p. 54
  • Overview of Available Assistive Technology (Software and Hardware) p. 66
  • Summary p. 72
  • Exercises p. 73
  • Scenarios p. 73
  • References and Further Readings p. 73
  • Chapter 4 Communication in Reference Service p. 75
  • Introduction p. 75
  • Development of Good Communication Skills p. 75
  • Nonverbal Communication p. 78
  • Reference Interviews p. 80
  • Reference Questions p. 80
  • Active Listening p. 83
  • Assessment and Guidelines p. 85
  • Summary p. 85
  • Exercises p. 85
  • Scenarios p. 85
  • References and Further Readings p. 88
  • Chapter 5 Information Literacy in Reference Work p. 91
  • Introduction p. 91
  • Organization of Information p. 92
  • Overview of Standards p. 95
  • AASL and ACRL Standards for Working with Children and Young Adults p. 96
  • Yalsa and RUSA Guidelines for Library Services to Teens, Ages 12ù18 p. 98
  • Information Literacy Models p. 99
  • Information Literacy Instruction p. 101
  • Assessment of Information Literacy Skills p. 112
  • Summary p. 115
  • Exercises p. 115
  • Scenarios p. 116
  • References and Further Readings p. 116
  • Chapter 6 Developing a Core Reference Collection p. 119
  • Introduction p. 119
  • Reference Collection Development Principles p. 119
  • Collection Analysis p. 123
  • Collection Planning p. 127
  • Types of Reference Sources p. 133
  • Evaluating Reference Materials and Informational Nonfiction Books p. 144
  • Selecting Nonfiction Series Titles p. 146
  • Selection and Use of Audiovisual Materials in Reference Services p. 146
  • Weeding p. 151
  • Summary p. 154
  • Exercises p. 154
  • Scenarios p. 155
  • References and Further Readings p. 155
  • Chapter 7 Using Online Reference Resources p. 159
  • Introduction p. 159
  • Digital Reference Services p. 161
  • Technology p. 161
  • Online Searching p. 162
  • Virtual Safety p. 176
  • Resources for Librarians p. 182
  • Summary p. 185
  • Exercises p. 185
  • Scenarios p. 186
  • References and Further-Readings p. 187
  • Chapter 8 Government Resources for Youth p. 191
  • Introduction p. 191
  • History of Government Publication p. 192
  • Using Government Resources with Children p. 194
  • Online Government Resources to Use with Children p. 195
  • Twenty Terrific Online Government Resources p. 208
  • Summary p. 220
  • Exercises p. 222
  • Scenarios p. 222
  • References and Further Readings p. 222
  • Chapter 9 Evaluation and Marketing of Reference Service p. 225
  • Introduction p. 225
  • Evaluation of Reference Services p. 226
  • Planning for the Evaluation of the Librarian p. 239
  • Marketing Reference Services p. 242
  • Online Evaluation Resources p. 248
  • Online Marketing Resources p. 249
  • Summary p. 250
  • Exercises p. 250
  • Scenarios p. 250
  • References and Further Readings p. 251
  • Chapter 10 Managing Reference Services p. 253
  • Introduction p. 253
  • Management of Services p. 255
  • Management of Resources p. 255
  • Policy Development p. 257
  • Ethical Considerations in Reference Work p. 266
  • Future, of Reference Service p. 273
  • Summary p. 274
  • Exercises p. 275
  • Scenarios p. 275
  • References and Further Readings p. 276
  • Core Reference Collections p. 277
  • Introduction p. 277
  • Elementary Core Collection for Grades K-4 p. 278
  • Middle School Core Collection Grades 5-8 p. 282
  • Secondary Core Reference Collection Grades 9-12 p. 287
  • Glossary p. 293
  • Index of Reference Resources p. 299
  • Subject Index p. 303
  • About the Author p. 307

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