From Boardbook to Facebook: Children's Services in an Interactive Age

From Boardbook to Facebook: Children's Services in an Interactive Age by Fasick, Adele M.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781598844689.

Discover new approaches for extending childrens library services beyond the library building and learn how to utilize technology to bring learning to children wherever they may be. The ways in which we communicate, learn, and interact have changed drastically in the last decade, and this worldwide revolution applies to the youngest members of society as well. Todays books and learning materials are being presented and used in new and different ways. From the toddlers first boardbooks to the young teens conversations on Facebook, children are interacting with print and media rather than passively listening or viewing. Libraries can contribute to this interactive world by inviting children to take an active role in their library collection and library service experiences. This book examines the impact of new technologies on childrens experiences of books and libraries, and demonstrates how librarians can adapt to new technologies and integrate library services into the lives of todays children. From Boardbook to Facebook: Childrens Services in an Interactive Age draws on current research to illuminate how childrens use of media has changed in recent years and suggests ways in which new technologies can be integrated into library services now and in the future.