- Crash Course in Children's Services by Penny Peck
FYI: "Tips are given on: *Reference service, including the reference interview *Assisting parents and teachers * Managing children who are in the library to do homework or to wait for a ride* Helping children find recreational reading * Providing exciting, fun-filled storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. The book also covers such topics as: * Marketing the library * Collection development (with practical advice on using book reviewing journals) * Programming (including author visits, summer reading programs, and school group library tours) * Working with children with physical , developmental, or learning disabilities * Meeting the challenges of changing family and community dynamics." -from the back cover