Latchkey Children in the Library & Community: Issues, Strategies, and Programs

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The increasing number of unsupervised or "Latchkey" children is having an impact on the community in general and on libraries in particular. Both public and school librarians are finding themselves in the new and undefined role of supervisor. This text is a comprehensive reference source of facts and information in which the author describes methods and programmes now being used in 31 public libraries to meet the needs of latchkey children. In addition, she discusses ways in which both the community and the library can respond to the larger issues of latchkey children and child care.

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A comprehensive introduction to the issues involved.-Canadian Library Journal
A work of surprising scope, well argued and thoroughly researched.-Library Association Record
Grounded in a helpful philosophical framework and chock-full of helpful program and policy ideas.-Australian Library Review
Highly recommended for public libraries.-Library Journal
The most comprehensive study of the topic to date, this book is a must read for administrators and those concerned with children's services.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Highly recommended for public libraries.Library Journal
"A comprehensive introduction to the issues involved."-Canadian Library Journal
"A work of surprising scope, well argued and thoroughly researched."-Library Association Record
"Grounded in a helpful philosophical framework and chock-full of helpful program and policy ideas."-Australian Library Review
"Highly recommended for public libraries."-Library Journal
"The most comprehensive study of the topic to date, this book is a must read for administrators and those concerned with children's services."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

Author Bio

FRANCES SMARDO DOWD is assistant professor, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman's University, Denton. She has written and lectured extensively on latchkey children and other library service topics. Her articles have appeared in School Library Journal, Public Libraries, Children Today, and Public Quarterly.