Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
IL30810
Module Title
FOCUS ON THE CHILD:READING AND LIBRARIES
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Mr Raymond E Lonsdale
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 12 Hours.
Seminars / Tutorials 6 Hours.
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Exam 2 Hours   100%

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module you should be able to:

  • explain the meaning, forms and value of literacy;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the acquisition of reading skills and the reading habits of young people;
  • summarise the influence which information technology and the media have on the development of the child, children's book publishing and library provision;
  • describe the role of the British children's public library service and associated organisations in supporting the social, educational and cultural needs of the young;
  • outline the principles of managing the collection of a children's library;
  • discuss the value and range of promotional activities currently offered by children's libraries.

Brief description

The course is designed to give an understanding of the child and the child's world, and will provide a critical appreciation of the wide range of library collections available to the young. The contribution which public libraries make to the development of literacy amongst the young will be demonstrated and an insight offered into the range of services provided by libraries and other organisations for the young.

Transferable skills

  • Independent Project Work
  • IT and Information Handling
  • Writing in Academic Context
  • Oral discussion and presentation
  • Career Needs Awareness
  • Self-Management
  • Group Activity

Reading List

Recommended Consultation
Aslib (1995) Review of the public library services in England and Wales: for the Department of National Heritage Aslib (The Association for Information Management) Primo search Barker, K. and Lonsdale, R. (eds.) (1994) Skills for life: the meaning and value of literacy London: Taylor Graham Primo search Barton, D (1994) Literacy: an introduction to the ecology of written language Blackwell Primo search Benne, M (1992) Principles of children's services in public libraries ALA Primo search Blanshard, C (1997) Managing library services to children and young people: a practice handbook London: Library Association Primo search Blanshard, C. (ed.) (1997) Children and young people: Library Association guidelines for public library services London: Library Association Primo search Comedia (1993) Borrowed time?: the future of public libraries in the UK London: Comedia Primo search Davies, M. M (1989) Television is good for your kids Hilary Shipman Primo search Department of National Heritage. Library and Information Services Council (England). Working Party on Library Services for Children and Young People (1995) Investing in children: the future of library services for children and young people London: HMSO Primo search Elkin, J. and Lonsdale, R (1996) Focus on the child: libraries, literacy and learning. London: Library Association Publishing London: Library Association Publishing Primo search Elkin, L. and Kinnell, M. (eds.) (1999) A place for children: public libraries as a major force in children's reading London: Library Association Publishing Primo search Eyre, G. (ed.) (1994) Making quality happen: a practical guide to promoting your library Youth Libraries Group Library Association Primo search Fasick, A. M (1998) Managing children's services in the public library 2nd Libraries Unlimited Primo search Hill, Jan. (1973) Children are people Hamish Hamilton Primo search Leeson, R (1985) Reading and righting Collins Primo search Lonsdale, R (1999) Collection management and reading; in J. Elkin and M. Kinnell (eds.), A place for children: public libraries as a major force in children's reading (pp51-67) Library Association Publishing Primo search Lonsdale, R (1999) The role of the children's library in supporting literacy; in J. Elkin and M. Kinnell (eds.), A place for children: public libraries as a major force in children's reading (pp19-32) Library Association Publishing Primo search Meek, M (1991) On being literate Bodley Head Primo search Rolllock, B. T (1988) Public literary services for children Library Professional Publications Primo search Spink, J (1989) Children as readers Bingley Primo search Van Orden, P (1992) Library services to children ALA Primo search Everall, A (1993) Book selection for children: the critical questions Youth Library Review, 16, Autumn, pp5-10 Primo search Lonsdale, R. and Everitt, J (1996) Breaking down the barriers: the provision of European literature to children by British public libraries Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 28(2), June, pp71-81 Primo search Lonsdale, R. and Wheatley, A (1991) The provision of audiovisual and computer services to young people by British public libraries: collection management and promotion of services. International Review of Children's Literature and Librarianship, 6(1), pp31-55 Primo search Lonsdale, R. and Wheatley, A (1990) The provision of audiovisual and computer services to young people by British public libraries: nature, range and availability of materials International Review of Children's Literature and Librarianship, 5(3), pp159-179 Primo search Lonsdale, R. and Wheatley, A (1992) The provision of computer materials and services to young people by British public libraries Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 24(2), pp87-99 Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6