Children's Services Directed Fieldwork, Seattle Public Library
March 2010 – June 2010
Competencies demonstrated:
During this fieldwork, I provided readers’ advisory to children and caregivers regularly. In addition to helping them at the desk, I tried to actively reach out and engage children in reading. One method was creating a fun, eye-catching display which featured seasonal-themed books. For spring and summer, I made my theme “Grow! Read!” The centers of the flowers are images of garden and outdoor picture books.
Competencies demonstrated:
- Creates book-talks and displays to appeal to children
- Provides services and spaces appropriate to the developmental needs of children
- Works with parents, caregivers and other adults who serve children
During this fieldwork, I provided readers’ advisory to children and caregivers regularly. In addition to helping them at the desk, I tried to actively reach out and engage children in reading. One method was creating a fun, eye-catching display which featured seasonal-themed books. For spring and summer, I made my theme “Grow! Read!” The centers of the flowers are images of garden and outdoor picture books.
I also created booklists for parents and caregivers to use. Take a look at my blog about this experience to see the booklist I created for a parent who wanted books to help her toddler understand what having a new baby in the house would be like. However, she wanted only positive books – no Julius, the Baby of the World types which featured an older sibling’s resentment toward a younger sibling.
Click the image above to link to my blog about this experience.
Finally, I went on an elementary school visit to promote summer reading, and gave booktalks to several age groups. It was so energizing to experience the kids’ enthusiasm! A book about extreme scientists was especially exciting for boys, while a new Kathryn Lasky stand-alone book, Hawksmaid, piqued the interest of Guardians of Ga’hoole readers.
Finally, I went on an elementary school visit to promote summer reading, and gave booktalks to several age groups. It was so energizing to experience the kids’ enthusiasm! A book about extreme scientists was especially exciting for boys, while a new Kathryn Lasky stand-alone book, Hawksmaid, piqued the interest of Guardians of Ga’hoole readers.
