Serving Homeschooled Teens and Their Parents

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Maureen T. Lerch, Janet Welch

Book Code: GR2052

ISBN: 0-313-32052-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32052-1

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264 pages, figures

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Publication: 5/30/2004

List Price: $42.00 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Paperback

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series

Reviews:

[c]omprehensive toolbox for serving this often overlooked population....It is a much-needed resource highly recommended for all libraries.
—VOYA February 2005
Increasingly, the public library is being called upon to provide materials, programs, and guidance for this group. This book focuses on planning and marketing services for homeschooled teens. It identifies resources, offers examples of surveys and marketing tools, and describes books, Web sites, and associations. Issues requiring decisions are outlined....This well-written resource is useful for librarians, as well as for the homeschooled.
—Booklist/Professional Reading January 2005
The concept of this book is wonderful: a guide for librarians on how to better serve their homeschooled population.
—School Library Journal December 2004
Intended for librarians, this well-documented guide offers step-by-step strategies for providing service to this segment.
—Teacher Librarian December 2004
[A] comprehensive resource for librarians serving homeschooled teens. ...Recommended.
—Library Media Connection February 2005

Description: Today more than a million students are being educated at home; and that figure increases at a rate of 7-14% annually. Homeschooling is a growing trend in our society, and public librarians are being called upon with increasing frequency to serve the needs of homeschooled students. So, just what are the needs of the homeschooled teen, and how can you and your library meet those needs? A former young adult librarian and a homeschool parent have joined forces to create this insightful guide and answer that question. After reviewing the developmental and social needs of teens, the authors demonstrate how those needs may be met in the public library setting. You'll find a wealth of ideas for adapting every facet of your library service for this growing population--from developing a homeschool collection to expanding services and creating special programs. You'll also find suggestions on how to market what your library has to offer to homeschoolers. You may even discover some new ways to employ the talents and time of these students and their families. Extensive resource lists conclude the volume, they will help you better serve home-educated teens and their parents.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Who Are These Kids and Why Are They in My Library on Tuesday Morning?
What Makes Them Tick: A Short Course in Adolescent Development
Getting Your Ducks in a Row: The Game Plan for Serving Homeschoolers
Hitting the Target: Giving Homeschoolers the Services They Want and Need
Construction Zone: Building a Collection to Serve Homeschooled Teens
Success Depends on How You Bate Your Hook: Great Programs for Homeschooling Teens
The Marketing Mambo: Yes, We Can Teach You to Dance
From Soup to Nuts: Resources for Librarians, Homeschooled Teens, and Their Parents
Appendix
LSTA Grant Application: Johnsburg (IL) Public Library Disctrict Homeschool Resource Center

LC Card Number: 2004046518

LCC Class: Z711

Dewey Class: 027


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