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Jenine M. Lillian
LIS 567
Seattle Campus
Administration of youth departments in public libraries; planning and promoting programs and services; evaluation of library collections; community and professional roles of the youth librarian. Prerequisite: LIS 500 or permission of instructor.
Class description
LIS 567: Public Library Services for Youth is a course that focuses on serving youth ages birth through 18 in Public Libraries and will also explore issues found in School Libraries as many students intend to pursue careers as School Library Media Specialists. This course covers the full spectrum of youth services with real-life examples of issues faced in the field and the expectations of the day-to-day work of Youth Services Librarians. Topics include resources and organizations, collection development, program planning and implementation, outreach and marketing, and examining the developmental needs and interests of youth in this broad spectrum of ages.
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