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Callaghan, Linda Ward – American Libraries, 1988
Discusses the library's responsibility toward children, including the development of literacy skills, the use of public libraries by latchkey children, and increased demands for youth library services. The need for children's services now to improve the outlook for adult services later is examined, and suggestions for non-children's services…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Futures (of Society), Latchkey Children, Library Role
Mediavilla, Cindy – American Libraries, 2001
Change Analysis; Discusses after-school homework programs in public libraries that help latchkey children and others who need extra support and encouragement. Considers changes in librarian's attitudes toward homework help; the history and need for community-based after-school programs; scholastic benefits for students; and library staff benefits,…
Descriptors: Latchkey Children, Librarian Attitudes, Library Personnel, Library Role
